Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Forest Service Recruitment 2026 notification (No: 06/2026-IFoSE dated 04.02.2026) to fill 80 Indian Forest Service (IFS) posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website from 04 February 2026 to 24 February 2026.
Before submitting the application form, applicants are advised to carefully read the official UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 notification and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions such as educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements.
| UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Highlights:- |
- Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Notification No: 06/2026-IFoSE
- Job Category: Central Government Jobs
- Employment Type: Regular Basis
- Total Vacancies: 80 Posts
- Post Name: Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
- Job Location: All Over India
- Starting Date: 04 February 2026
- Last Date: 24 February 2026
- Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
| UPSC Post Details & Salary 2026 |
- Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 – 80 Posts
| UPSC Eligibility Criteria:- |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Engineering
Degree must be obtained from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Date of Birth Range: 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2005
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government norms
| Selection Process & Application Fee:- |
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore
Application Fee:
- Female / SC / ST: No Fee
- Others: ₹100
| Important Dates:- |
- Application Start Date: 04.02.2026
- Application Last Date: 24.02.2026
- Preliminary Examination Date: 24.05.2026
| Apply Now – Direct Link:- |
- Click below to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026
- Apply Offline – UPSC 2026 Application Form
| UPSC Official Website | Website Link |
| UPSC Official Notification | Notification |
| UPSC Online Application | Online Apply Link |
| How to Apply for UPSC 2026:- |
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/
- Click on the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 notification.
- Read the official notification carefully before proceeding.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with correct personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
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