Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
- Union Public Service Commission issued notification for IFS Examination 2026.
- Recruitment is for Indian Forest Service under central government.
- Selection is done through Civil Services Preliminary exam.
- Main examination and interview are second stage.
- Job role is related to forest and environmental services.
- Posting can be in different state cadres in India.
- Union Public Service Commission issued notification for IFS Examination 2026.
- Recruitment is for Indian Forest Service under central government.
- Selection is done through Civil Services Preliminary exam.
- Main examination and interview are second stage.
- Job role is related to forest and environmental services.
- Posting can be in different state cadres in India.
Vacancy Details:
- Organization Name.- Union Public Service Commission.
- Total Vacancies.- Approx 80 posts.
- Job Type.- Central Government Job.
- Job Location.- Across India.
- Employment Type.- Permanent service.
- Application Mode.- Online mode.
- Gender eligibility if mentioned.- Male female and transgender eligible.
Salary:
- Post wise pay level.- Not mentioned in notification.
- Pay scale amount.- Not mentioned in notification.
Important Dates:
- Application start date with time if mentioned.- 04 February 2026.
- Application last date with time if mentioned.- 24 February 2026 till 18:00 hours.
Educational Qualification:
- Post wise qualification only from notification.- Bachelor degree with Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Botany Chemistry Geology Mathematics Physics Statistics Zoology subjects.
- Mention discipline wise difference if given.- Bachelor degree in Agriculture Forestry or Engineering also eligible.
Age Limit:
- Minimum age if mentioned.- 21 years.
- Maximum age post wise.- 32 years.
- Cut off date for age calculation.- 01 August 2026.
Age Relaxation:
- Category wise relaxation only if written in PDF.- SC ST 5 years relaxation.
- Category wise relaxation only if written in PDF.- OBC 3 years relaxation.
- Category wise relaxation only if written in PDF.- PwBD up to 10 years relaxation.
- Category wise relaxation only if written in PDF.- Ex servicemen relaxation as mentioned.
Application Fee:
- Post wise application fee.- Rs 100 for General OBC EWS.
- Refund details exactly as mentioned.- Fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Processing charge if mentioned.- No
Mode of Payment:
- Online or offline mode.- Online mode.
- Payment methods only if specified.- Net banking debit card credit card UPI.
Selection Process:
- Screening method.- Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
- Written test if mentioned.- Indian Forest Service Main written examination.
- Interview method.- Personality test interview.
- Final selection basis.- Main exam and interview marks.
How to Apply:
- Application mode.- Online application only.
- Official portal name.- UPSC Online portal.
- Registration requirement.- Universal Registration Number creation required.
- Registration requirement.- URN profile must be completed before apply.
- Form filling steps only if mentioned.- Fill Common Application Form carefully.
- Form filling steps only if mentioned.- Choose Indian Forest Service Examination option.
- Form filling steps only if mentioned.- Complete exam specific module before submit.
- Document upload instructions only if mentioned.- Upload photograph and live photo capture.
- Document upload instructions only if mentioned.- Upload scanned signature in given format.
- Document upload instructions only if mentioned.- Upload photo ID card details.
Important Instructions:
- Application edit rule.- No correction allowed after final submit.
- Application edit rule.- URN update not reflect in already submitted form.
- Withdrawal rule if mentioned.- Application withdrawal not allowed.
- Multiple application rule.- Not mentioned in notification.
- Nationality requirement.- Candidate must meet nationality conditions given.
- Exam related instructions only if mentioned.- Black ball pen mandatory in exam.
- Exam related instructions only if mentioned.- Negative marking applicable for wrong answers.
- Exam related instructions only if mentioned.- Mobile phone electronic items banned.
- Exam related instructions only if mentioned.- Face authentication mandatory at centre.
- Exam related instructions only if mentioned.- Reach exam venue before reporting time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the application start date for IFS Examination 2026?.
- Ans- Application started from 04 February 2026.
- What is the last date to apply online?.
- Ans- Last date is 24 February 2026 till 18:00 hours.
- What is minimum age required for this exam?.
- Ans- Minimum age is 21 years.
- What is maximum age limit for General category?.
- Ans- Maximum age is 32 years.
- What is the application fee for General category?.
- Ans- Application fee is Rs 100.
- What is the mode of application?.
- Ans- Application mode is online only.
- Is withdrawal allowed after submitting form?.
- Ans- Withdrawal is not allowed.
Simple Disclaimer:
This post is prepared from official notification only.
Candidates must read official notification before apply.
