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UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026: Overview

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026. This is a premier opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Forest Service as Forest Service Officers. With approximately 80 vacancies announced, this recruitment is conducted through a rigorous competitive examination process.
  • Recruitment Type: This is a Competitive Examination process. Candidates must clear the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, followed by the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination and a Personality Test. It is not a direct recruitment based solely on merit.

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

CategoryVacancies
UR (General)33
OBC21
SC12
ST06
EWS08
Total80

1. Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The degree must include at least one of the following subjects:
  • Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Mathematics, Statistics, Geology
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering
  • Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

2. Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age Relaxations:

  • SC/ST: 5 Years relaxation
  • OBC: 3 Years relaxation
  • PwBD: Up to 10 Years relaxation

Examination Structure & Selection Process

  • The selection involves three distinct stages. Note that the Preliminary exam is common with the Civil Services Examination.
  • Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
  • Indian Forest Service Main Examination (Written)
  • Interview / Personality Test (Includes Medical & Physical Standards Test)

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam Pattern (Common with CSE)

PaperSubjectMarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Studies2002 Hours
Paper IICSAT (Qualifying)2002 Hours
  • Important Notes:
  • CSAT Qualifying: Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature (33% marks required).
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks (0.66 marks) deducted for every wrong answer.
  • Preliminary exam marks are not counted for the final merit list.

Application Fee

CategoryFee Amount
General / OBC / EWSRs. 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Female CandidatesNil (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) or Offline (SBI Cash/Net Banking).

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  • Visit the official UPSC Online website: upsconline.nic.in.
  • If you are a new user, click on "One Time Registration (OTR)" and complete the registration to generate your Unique Registration Number (URN).
  • Log in using your URN and password.
  • Click on "Apply Link" for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026.
  • Fill in all necessary details in the Common Application Form (CAF).
  • Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents as per the specified format.
  • Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online/offline modes.
  • Review your application carefully and Submit before the closing date: 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM).
  • Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 04 February 2026
  • Application Start Date: 04 February 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
  • Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
  • Age Calculation Cut-off: 01 August 2026

Important Links

  • Download Official Notification PDF
  • Apply Online for IFoS 2026
  • UPSC Official Website
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