UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Notification 2026 – Online Applications Open for 80 Vacancies

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Recruitment 2026 for 80 Indian Forest Service Officer posts. Candidates holding a B.Sc degree are eligible to apply online. The online application process starts on 04-02-2026 and ends on 24-02-2026. Interested candidates must apply through the UPSC official website at https://www.upsc.gov.in. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an official notification to recruit 80 Indian Forest Service Officer posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website. The final date to submit the application is 24-02-2026. This article provides complete details about the UPSC Indian Forest Service Officer recruitment, such as eligibility requirements, age limit, pay scale, selection procedure, how to apply, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
UPSC Indian Forest Service Exam 2026 – Recruitment Summary
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination Name: Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026 Post Title: Indian Forest Service Officer Number of Vacancies: Around 80 Posts Stages of Exam: Preliminary Exam (CSE), IFoS Main Exam, and Interview Educational Qualification: Required Bachelor’s Degree as prescribed Age Requirement: 21 to 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026) Mode of Application: Online Application Opening Date: 04 February 2026 Last Date for Application: 24 February 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
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Vacancy Information
Category-wise	Vacancy Details
General (UR)	33 Posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	21 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC)	12 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	6 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	8 Posts
Total Vacancies	80
Eligibility Details
Post: Indian Forest Service Officer Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least one of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, or Veterinary Science.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age Required: 21 Years Maximum Age Allowed: 32 Years Age Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years Age Relaxation for OBC Candidates: 3 Years Age Relaxation for PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 Years
Application Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100 SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: No Fee
Recruitment Process
Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Indian Forest Service Main Written Examination Interview / Personality Assessment Medical Examination and Physical Fitness Test
Key Dates
Notification Release Date: 04 February 2026 Application Starting Date: 04 February 2026 Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026 Preliminary Examination Date: 24 May 2026
Prelims Examination Pattern – Common with CSE
CSAT is a qualifying paper and requires at least 33% marks One-third marks will be deducted for each wrong answer Preliminary exam marks are not included in the final merit list
IFoS Mains Examination Structure
General English Paper: 300 Marks General Knowledge Paper: 300 Marks Optional Subject Paper I: 200 Marks Optional Subject Paper II: 200 Marks Optional Subject Paper III: 200 Marks Optional Subject Paper IV: 200 Marks Interview / Personality Test carries 300 marks Total marks considered for the final merit list are 1400
Application Process
Go to the website upsconline.nic.in Complete the One-Time Registration (URN) Fill in the Common Application Form (CAF) Choose the Indian Forest Service Examination Upload the required photo, signature, and documents Pay the application fee, if required Submit the application before 24 February 2026
UPSC Indian Forest Service Officer Recruitment Important Links
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