UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026 - Apply Online for 80 IFoS Officer Posts

UPSC IFoS Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2026. This is a premier opportunity for candidates with a background in Science or Engineering to join the All India Services as a Class-1 Officer. The commission has announced approximately 80 Vacancies for this year. The selection will be based on the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The online application window is open from 04 February 2026 to 24 February 2026. Eligible aspirants can find the direct apply link, syllabus, and eligibility details in the section below.

UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Exam 2026

Total Posts: 80 Approx | Last Date: 24 Feb 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Exam Name:
Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Exam 2026

Total Vacancy:
80 Posts

Job Location:
All India (Central/State Cadres)

📅 Dates & Application Fee

• Application Start: 04/02/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24/02/2026 (06:00 PM)
• Correction Window: 25 Feb to 03 Mar 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 24/05/2026

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Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
• SC / ST / Female / PwBD: No Fee (Free)
• Payment Mode: Online (UPI/Card/Net Banking)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:
Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:
(Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology)

OR
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.

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2. Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026):
Minimum: 21 Years
Maximum: 32 Years
(Born between 02-08-1994 and 01-08-2005). Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC.

📝 Selection Process

• Stage 1: Prelims Exam (Same as Civil Services)
• Stage 2: Mains Exam (Written)
• Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)

🔗 Quick Links

✅ Apply Online (Click Here) 📄 Download Notification PDF 🌐 Official Website