Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 – UPSC Recruitment
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 80
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 notification, inviting applications for a prestigious government recruitment drive. This significant UPSC recruitment aims to fill approximately 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies, offering a remarkable career path in public service. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in specified science, agriculture, forestry, or engineering disciplines should apply online for this esteemed opportunity. This is a prime chance for aspirants seeking stable and impactful government jobs in India.
- UPSC has announced the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 recruitment, inviting online applications from eligible candidates.
- Approximately 80 vacancies are available for this prestigious Indian Forest Service government job opportunity across various categories.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant science, agriculture, forestry, or engineering subjects for eligibility.
- The application deadline for this UPSC recruitment is 24th February 2026, as per the official notification.
- Selection process involves the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination followed by the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) - Screening Test
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview/Personality Test
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹100
Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Candidates admitted to Main Examination will pay a further fee of ₹200 (except exempted categories).
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories will be provided as per Government of India rules.
Specific vacancies reserved for PwBD categories: Blindness or Low Vision (01), Deaf or Hard of Hearing (01), Locomotor Disability (03).
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC online application website: https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Register for a Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already done, ensuring all details match your Matriculation Certificate.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and the Examination Specific module, providing details like date of birth, educational qualification, and category.
- Upload a clear photograph (live capture required) and three clear signatures as per instructions.
- Provide details and upload a scanned copy of a Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence).
- Pay the application fee online (₹100 for General/OBC, Nil for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Submit the application form before the deadline of 24th February 2026, 18:00 hours. No withdrawal of application is allowed after submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering. The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on August 1, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
The selection process consists of two stages: the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for screening, followed by the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written and Interview).
Yes, age relaxations are applicable: up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 3 years for Defence Services personnel, 5 years for Ex-servicemen, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.