UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026 – IFoS Notification, Apply Online
📌 Organization Details
| Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Job Role |
Indian Forest Service Officer (IFoS) |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Advertisement No |
06/2026-IFoSE |
| Total Vacancies |
Approximately 80 Posts |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Official Website |
Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Starting Date |
04 February 2026 |
| Last Date |
24 February 2026 (Till 6:00 PM) |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
| Indian Forest Service Officer |
80 (Expected) |
📚 Educational Qualification
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, or Zoology from a recognized university.
OR candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering are also eligible.
UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Union Public Service Commission, offering a prestigious Central Government career opportunity through the Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026. As per the UPSC IFoS Notification 2026, eligible candidates will be selected for Indian Forest Service Officer posts via a highly competitive national-level examination.
The IFoS Recruitment 2026 process is conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination as a screening test, followed by the Indian Forest Service Main Examination and Interview. UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026-Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in science subjects such as Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or degrees in Agriculture, Forestry, and Engineering are eligible to apply.
The UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026 provides an excellent career path with high salary, job security, authority, and opportunities to serve in forest conservation and environmental protection roles across India. Interested candidates must apply online within the prescribed dates and carefully check eligibility criteria, age limit, exam pattern, and syllabus before submitting the application.
💰 Salary Details – UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026
| Post Name |
Salary |
| Indian Forest Service Officer |
Pay Level 10 – Rs.56,100 to Rs.1,77,500 (7th Pay Commission) |
🔹 Age Limit
| Post Name |
Age Range |
| Indian Forest Service Officer |
21 to 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026) |
📍 Selection Process
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type (Screening Test)
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination – Written Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
📊 Exam Pattern – UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
Stage 1: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
| Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Nature |
| Paper I |
General Studies |
200 |
2 Hours |
Objective |
| Paper II |
CSAT (Qualifying) |
200 |
2 Hours |
Objective |
- General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature (33% minimum required).
- Preliminary Examination marks will NOT be counted for final merit.
- Negative marking applicable for wrong answers.
Stage 2: Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination – Written
| Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
| Paper I |
General English |
300 |
| Paper II |
General Knowledge |
300 |
| Paper III |
Optional Subject – Paper I |
200 |
| Paper IV |
Optional Subject – Paper II |
200 |
| Paper V |
Optional Subject – Paper I |
200 |
| Paper VI |
Optional Subject – Paper II |
200 |
- All papers are descriptive (written).
- Medium of examination: English only.
- Each paper duration: 3 hours.
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
- Total Marks: 300
- No minimum qualifying marks.
- Final merit based on Main Examination + Interview marks.
📚 Syllabus – UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Public Policy
- Economic and Social Development
- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science
Main Examination Syllabus
General English
- Essay writing
- Comprehension
- Grammar and usage
- Precis writing
General Knowledge
- Indian History and Geography
- Indian Constitution and Governance
- Economic Development
- Environmental Science and Ecology
- Current Affairs
Optional Subjects (Any Two)
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Engineering
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Forestry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Interview / Personality Test
- Mental alertness and decision-making ability
- Leadership qualities and integrity
- Interest in environmental conservation and outdoor life
- General awareness and personality traits
💳 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
Rs.100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates |
No Application Fee |
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official application portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Apply for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
- Select Indian Forest Service Examination option while filling the form.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application before 24 February 2026.
- Download and save the application confirmation for future reference.
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