Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published a recruitment notification for 80 Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam 2026 posts. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in specified subjects can apply by the last date of 24 February 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 80
Post Name: Indian Forest Service IFS Exam 2026
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Job Location: Various locations in India
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree with one of the specified subjects such as Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 04 February 2026
Application Start Date: To be announced
Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
Exam Date:
- Civil Services Preliminary Examination: 24 May 2026
Application Fee
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: Not mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
Civil Services Preliminary Examination Objective Type for screening.
Indian Forest Service Main Examination Written.
Personality Test Interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://upsconline.nic.in/).
- Read general instructions, profile module-wise instructions, and document uploading instructions.
- Submit requisite information and supporting documents such as date of birth, educational qualification along with Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and the Examination Specific module.
- Upload photograph and capture live photograph ensuring clarity as per instructions.
- Sign three times on plain white paper using black ink and upload.
- Provide details of one Photo ID Card (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence) and upload its scanned copy.
- Ensure a valid and active email ID is provided for communication.
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