Indian Forest Service – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 80
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: A candidate 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 of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Aspiring candidates can now apply for the highly respected Indian Forest Service recruitment through UPSC, offering a challenging and rewarding career. This prestigious role involves crucial responsibilities in forest management, wildlife conservation, and environmental protection across India. Joining the Indian Forest Service provides an unparalleled opportunity for dedicated individuals to contribute significantly to public service and national ecological well-being. Secure a stable and impactful government job with excellent career progression.
- The Indian Forest Service vacancy offers a unique opportunity to work in environmental conservation and forest management.
- This esteemed government job provides a stable career path with significant responsibilities in public sector administration.
- Candidates selected for the Indian Forest Service will play a vital role in implementing national forestry policies.
- The selection process for this UPSC role ensures highly capable individuals join the ranks of India's forest officers.
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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.