UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Indian Forest Service Officer Posts

Post Date: 05 February 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a recruitment notification for 80 Indian Forest Service Officer positions through the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026. Candidates possessing a specified Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply. Interested applicants can submit their forms online via the official UPSC website starting from 04 February 2026 until the deadline on 24 February 2026.

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Indian Forest Service Officer Vacancy 2026 : Short Details

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Important Dates	Application Fee
Notification Date: 04-02-2026 Apply Online Start Date: 04-02-2026 Last Date to Apply: 24-02-2026 (06:00 PM) Modification of Application Window: 25-02-2026 to 03-03-2026 Preliminary Exam Date: 24-05-2026	General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 100/- SC / ST / PwBD / Female : Nil Payment Mode : Online / Offline

Age Limit & Qualification	Vacancies
Minimum Age : 21 Years Maximum Age : 32 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science. ⌚ Apply Online Now	80 Posts

UPSC Indian Forest Service Vacancy Detail 2026
Post Name	Total	Category Wise
Indian Forest Service Officer	80	UR: 33 \| OBC: 21 \| SC: 12 \| ST: 06 \| EWS: 08

UPSC IFS 2026 Selection Process

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 (Screening Test).
Indian Forest Service Main Examination (Written).
Personal Interview / Personality Test.
Medical & Physical Standards Test.
Final Merit List based on Mains (1100 marks) + Interview (300 marks) = 1400 Total.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website upsconline.nic.in › 2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) › 3. Fill the Application Form for IFS Exam 2026 › 4. Upload Documents (Photo, Signature) › 5. Pay Fee and Submit Application ›

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Summary: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment for 80 Indian Forest Service Officers is a prime opportunity for science and engineering graduates. Ensure you complete the OTR on the UPSC portal before the deadline of 24-02-2026. The selection relies heavily on the Prelims screening followed by rigorous Main exams and an interview. For the latest updates on government jobs, results, and admit cards, stay tuned to Jai Hind Result.