🌲 UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 80 Indian Forest Service Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026 ke liye official notification jaari kar diya hai. Is bharti ke through Indian Forest Service Officer ke lagbhag 80 posts bhare jayenge.
Jo candidates specified Bachelor’s Degree (Science / Engineering background) rakhte hain, wo UPSC IFS 2026 ke liye 04 February 2026 se online apply kar sakte hain. Application submit karne ki last date 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM) hai.
📌 UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026 |
| Post Name | Indian Forest Service Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 80 (Approx.) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 33 |
| OBC | 21 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 80 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔹 Educational Qualification
Candidate ke paas Bachelor’s Degree honi chahiye jisme kam se kam ek subject niche diye gaye list me se ho:
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
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Maximum Age: 32 Years
🔸 Age Relaxation
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SC / ST: 5 Years
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OBC: 3 Years
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PwBD: up to 10 Years
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
📝 Selection Process – UPSC IFS 2026
Indian Forest Service selection following stages me hoti hai:
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Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026
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Indian Forest Service Main Examination (Written)
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Interview / Personality Test
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Medical & Physical Standards Test
🗓️ Important Dates
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Notification Release Date: 04 February 2026
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Online Application Start: 04 February 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
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Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
🧠 Preliminary Exam Pattern (Common with CSE)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 200 | 2 Hours |
🔹 Important Rules
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CSAT paper qualifying nature ka hota hai (minimum 33%)
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Prelims ke marks final merit me include nahi hote
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Negative marking: 1/3rd marks deducted per wrong answer
📚 IFoS Main Examination Pattern
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 300 |
| General Knowledge | 300 |
| Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 |
| Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 |
| Optional Subject – Paper III | 200 |
| Optional Subject – Paper IV | 200 |
✨ Interview / Personality Test
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Marks: 300
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Total Merit Marks: 1400
🧾 How to Apply for UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026?
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Official portal visit kare 👉 upsconline.nic.in
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One Time Registration (OTR / URN) complete kare
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Common Application Form (CAF) fill kare
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Indian Forest Service Examination select kare
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Photo, signature aur required documents upload kare
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Application fee pay kare (if applicable)
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Form submit karke printout save kar le
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