UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission has released official notification for the recruitment of Indian Forest Service Examination 2026. All the details related to UPSC IFS Recruitment are given below.
UPSC IFS Recruitment Overview
| Exam Name | Indian Forest Services Exam – IFS 2026 |
| Total Posts | 80 Vacancy |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission – UPSC |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 78,100/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 4th – 24th Feb 2026 |
UPSC IFS Recruitment Criteria
The UPSC Indian Forest Services Examination 2026 has defined clear eligibility criteria for all candidates. Applicants must meet requirements related to nationality, age and educational qualifications. Below are detailed criteria:
Qualification: Candidates applying for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS), eligibility requires at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology, or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering.
Age Limit: A candidate must be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years old as of 1st August 2026. This means the candidate must have been born no earlier than 2nd August 1994 and no later than 1st August 2005.
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
UPSC IFS Recruitment Vacancy
The UPSC Indian Forest Services Examination 2026 includes approximately 80 vacancies across 23 different services. This includes 33 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category. Reservation will be provided for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Persons with Benchmark Disability as per government norms.
| Category | Vacancy |
| UR | 33 |
| OBC | 21 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 80 |
UPSC IFS Recruitment Application Fee
The fee may vary based on the candidate’s category. Detailed information regarding the fee structure is provided below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs. 300/- |
| SC, ST, PWD, ESM | Rs. 0/- |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Important Dates of UPSC IFS Recruitment
Candidates must note the following important dates for the UPSC IFS 2026 examination cycle.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | 4th February 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 4th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24th February 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 24th May 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | To be notified later |
| e-Admit Card Release | A week before the exam |
How to Apply for UPSC IFS Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission -UPSC.
- Click on the UPSC IFS Recruitment Examination 2026
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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