🌲 UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026 Notification – Apply Online for 80 IFoS Vacancies

UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026 Notification out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026 Notification vide Examination Notice No. 06/2026-IFoSE dated 04 February 2026.
The recruitment will be conducted to fill approximately 80 vacancies in the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFoS) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Selection will be done through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026,
followed by IFoS Main Examination and Interview.

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📌 UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026: Overview

Exam Name	Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Notification No.	06/2026-IFoSE
Notification Date	04 February 2026
Total Vacancies	Approx. 80
Selection Through	Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

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📊 Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Category	Vacancies
UR	33
OBC	21
SC	12
ST	06
EWS	08
Total	80

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🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:

• Agriculture / Forestry
• Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
• Botany, Zoology
• Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics
• Geology
• Engineering (Any Branch)

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🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age (General)	32 Years
Age Relaxation	As per UPSC rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen

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💰 Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil
IFoS Main Exam Fee	₹200 (Except Exempted Categories)

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📝 Selection Process of UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026

• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
• Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written)
• Interview / Personality Test (300 Marks)

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📚 Exam Pattern – Preliminary Exam

Paper I	General Studies – 200 Marks
Paper II	CSAT – 200 Marks (Qualifying – 33%)
Negative Marking	⅓ marks per wrong answer

📚 Exam Pattern – IFoS Main Exam

General English	300 Marks
General Knowledge	300 Marks
Optional Subjects	2 Subjects × 2 Papers (200 Marks each)
Interview	300 Marks

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💼 Salary & Benefits

• Starting Pay: ₹56,100 + DA (Level-10)
• Cabinet Secretary Level Pay up to ₹2,50,000
• Government accommodation, vehicle & forest allowances
• Prestigious All India Service career

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🖥️ How to Apply for UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in
2. Complete Universal Registration Number (URN)
3. Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
4. Select Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
5. Pay fee (if applicable) and submit application

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📅 Important Dates

Notification Release	04 February 2026
Application Start	04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
CSE Prelims Exam	24 May 2026

🔗 Important Links

Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Notification PDF	Download PDF

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❓ FAQs – UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are announced for UPSC IFoS 2026?

UPSC has announced approximately 80 vacancies for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) through the IFoS Examination 2026.

Q2. Is UPSC CSE Prelims compulsory for IFoS?

Yes. Candidates must appear in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026. The same Prelims is used as the screening test for IFoS.

Q3. What educational qualification is required for IFoS?

A Bachelor’s degree with at least one prescribed subject such as Forestry, Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology or Engineering.

Q4. What is the age limit for UPSC Forest Service 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories as per UPSC rules.

Q5. What is the selection process for IFoS?

Selection is through CSE Prelims, followed by IFoS Main Examination (Written) and Interview / Personality Test.

Q6. What salary does an IFoS officer get?

IFoS officers start with a basic pay of ₹56,100 (Level-10) plus DA and allowances. The highest pay can go up to ₹2,50,000 at the apex level.

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