Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 80 Indian Forest Service Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the UPSC Indian Forest Service Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Indian Forest Service Examination Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026
Post Name	Indian Forest Service Officer
Total Vacancies	80 (Approx.)
Exam Stages	Prelims (CSE), IFoS Mains, Interview
Qualification	Specified Bachelor’s Degree
Age Limit	21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
Apply Mode	Online
Application Start Date	04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies
UR	33
OBC	21
SC	12
ST	06
EWS	08
Total	80

Eligibility Criteria

Post	Educational Qualification
Indian Forest Service Officer	Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
PwBD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil

Selection Process

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Indian Forest Service Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Medical & Physical Standards Test

Important Dates

Notification Date	04 February 2026
Application Start	04 February 2026
Last Date	24 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	24 May 2026

Preliminary Examination Pattern (Common with CSE)

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	200	2 Hours
Paper II	CSAT (Qualifying)	200	2 Hours

CSAT is qualifying (33%)
Negative marking: 1/3rd for wrong answers
Prelims marks not counted in final merit

IFoS Main Examination Pattern

Paper	Marks
General English	300
General Knowledge	300
Optional Subject – Paper I	200
Optional Subject – Paper II	200
Optional Subject – Paper III	200
Optional Subject – Paper IV	200

Interview

Interview / Personality Test: 300 Marks
Total Merit Marks: 1400

How to Apply

Visit upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
Select Indian Forest Service Examination
Upload photo, signature & documents
Pay fee (if applicable)
Submit before 24 February 2026

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UPSC IFS Recruitment Notification 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC IFS Examination 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 is 24 February 2026 up to 6:00 PM through the UPSC online portal.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced for Indian Forest Service 2026?

UPSC has announced approximately 80 vacancies for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 across various categories including UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.

Q3. Is UPSC IFS conducted separately from Civil Services Examination?

No. Candidates must appear in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, which acts as the screening test for the Indian Forest Service Examination.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for IFS 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least one specified subject such as Forestry, Agriculture, Engineering, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related disciplines.

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC IFS 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other eligible categories as per government rules.

Q6. How many attempts are allowed for UPSC IFS?

General and EWS candidates get 6 attempts, OBC candidates get 9 attempts, and SC/ST candidates have no limit on the number of attempts, subject to age limits.

Q7. What is the application fee for Indian Forest Service Examination 2026?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 100/-, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q8. When will the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination be held?

The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, which serves as the screening test for IFS, is scheduled to be held on 24 May 2026.

Q9. What is the selection process for Indian Forest Service 2026?

The selection process includes Civil Services Preliminary Exam, IFS Main Examination (Written), Interview/Personality Test, and Medical & Physical Fitness Test.

Q10. Where can candidates apply for UPSC IFS Examination 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC application portal at upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC IFS Recruitment Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 80 Indian Forest Service Examination Posts

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