Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 notification. This is a great opportunity for young candidates who want to serve the nation through one of the top central government services. Through this recruitment, UPSC will fill a total of 80 vacancies across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 24th February 2026.
| UPSC Current Notification 2026 - Notification | |
| Job Location: All over India | |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 |
| No. of Vacancies | 80 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/exam-apply |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
- Post Name: Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
- Total Vacancies: 80 Posts
Qualification
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university. Candidates should have studied at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Engineering
Salary Details
Selected candidates will get a starting basic pay of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,32,000 as per central government pay rules. Other allowances will be provided as per norms.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 1st August 2026
- Candidates should not be born before 2nd August 1994 and not after 1st August 2005
Age Relaxation as per government rules:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD (Gen / EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
Application Fee
- Women / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: No Fee
- Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process
The selection process for IFS Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
Tamil Nadu Examination Centres:
- Preliminary Exam: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore
- Main Examination: Chennai
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should visit the official UPSC website and complete the online registration process. Applications must be submitted online between 04.02.2026 and 24.02.2026 along with all required documents. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Important Dates
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- Starting Date to Apply Online: 04.02.2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24.02.2026
- Date of Examination: 24.05.2026
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |