UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies. Online applications start from 04th February 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 24th February 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Indian Forest Service Officer |
| Total Posts | Approx. 80 |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with specified subjects OR Agriculture/ Forestry/ Engineering |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 24/02/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100/- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies to be filled on the results of the examination is expected to be approximately 80 (12 for SC, 06 for ST, 21 for OBC, 08 for EWS and 33 for UR category). The number of vacancies is liable to alteration. Reservation will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Section and Person with Benchmark Disability Categories in respect of vacancies as may be fixed by the Government.
| Category | No. of vacancy(ies) |
|---|---|
| UR | 33 |
| OBC | 21 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 80 |
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Eligibility Criteria
All candidates are requested to carefully read the Rules of Civil Services Examination notified by the Government (Department of Personnel and Training) and this Notice of Examination derived from these Rules.
The Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to examination. Their admission to all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of e-Admit Card to the candidate will not imply that his/her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission. The Commission takes up verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents only after the candidate has qualified for Interview/Personality Test.
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Age Limits and Relaxation
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on 1st August, 2026, i.e. he must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005.
Relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC, etc.
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Selection Process
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type (Screening)
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination – Written
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Document Verification
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 04/02/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 24/02/2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 24/02/2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Examination Date | 24/05/2026 |
Indian Forest Service (IFS) How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF (English) | Download PDF → |