The Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Examination 2026 is a prestigious
recruitment drive being conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to
fill 80 vacancies in the Indian Forest Service cadre. This recruitment
process uses the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination as the primary
screening stage for interested candidates.
The online registration start date is February
4, 2026, and the last date is February 24, 2026. Details about
educational qualifications and other criteria are given below. Candidates
should also read the official notification carefully.
Table of Contents
1. Overview of UPSC IFS 2026
2. Important Dates to Remember
3. Vacancy Breakdown
4. Eligibility Criteria
5. Application Process & Fees
6. Selection Stages
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
8. Important Links
Overview of UPSC IFS 2026 {#overview}
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
has officially announced the recruitment for the Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Examination, 2026. This recruitment is open to male, female, and
transgender candidates who wish to serve in the Indian Forest Service. The job
location is all of India, following the IFS Cadre Allocation.
Important Dates
to remember {#dates}
Candidates must adhere to the following
timeline to ensure their applications are considered:
- Notification Release & Application Start: February 04, 2026.
- Last Date for Online Application: February 24,
2026 (until 06:00 PM).
- Edit Window: February 04 to February 24, 2026.
- UPSC Prelims 2026 (CS & IFS): May 24, 2026 (tentative).
- IFS Mains 2026: To be notified later.
Vacancy Breakdown
{#vacancies}
There are a total of 80 posts available,
distributed across various categories:
- Unreserved (UR): 33
- OBD: 21
- SC:
12
- EWS:
08
- ST:
06
Eligibility
Criteria {#eligibility}
To apply for the UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026,
candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen, a subject of
Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee, or a person of Indian origin from
specified countries.
- Age Limit (as of 01.08.2026): 21 to 32 years.
- Note:
Candidates must be born between August 02, 1994, and August 01, 2005.
- Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree with at least one of
the following subjects: animal husbandry & veterinary science, botany,
chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, statistics, or zoology.
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in agriculture,
forestry, or engineering from a recognised university is also
accepted.
Application
Process & Fees {#application}
Applications are accepted ONLINE only through
the official UPSC portal.
How to Apply:
1. Visit upsconline.nic.in and complete the One
Time Registration (OTR).
2. Log in and select "Indian Forest Service
Examination 2026" under Part-I Registration.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
4. Upload a scanned photograph, signature, and photo ID
proof.
5. Pay the fee and submit the application.
Application Fees:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 100 for
Prelims; ₹ 200 for Mains (if qualified).
- Women/SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted (Nil).
Selection Stages
{#selection}
The selection process consists of three major
stages:
1. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination: Objective
type, used for screening.
2. Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination: Written exam followed by a personality test.
3. Final Verification: Document verification and medical examination.
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) {#faqs}
Q1: What is the last date to apply for
UPSC IFS 2026?
The last date for online registration is
February 24, 2026, by 6:00 PM.
Q2: Can engineering graduates apply?
Yes, candidates with a bachelor's degree in
engineering are eligible.
Q3: Is there a fee for female candidates?
No, application fees are waived for all women
candidates.
Q4: When will the preliminary exam be
held?
The tentative date for the UPSC Prelims is
May 24, 2026.
Important Links
{#links}
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
- Application Portal: upsconline.nic.in
- Download Notification: Click Here
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