UPSC has released notification for the Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoSE) 2026 to fill 80 Indian Forest Service Officer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online via the UPSC portal between 04-02-2026 and 24-02-2026. This overview provides eligibility criteria, age limits, application steps, and important links.
80
21y - 32y
21-32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
Relaxations:
A Bachelor's degree with at least one of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, or Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science.
As on 01-08-2026, candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age. Relaxations apply as per government rules for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories.
Application Start
04/02/26
Application End
24/02/26
Notification Date: 04 February 2026 Application Start: 04 February 2026 Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026 Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100 SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil
The "UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: 80 Indian Forest Service Officers - Online Application Now Open" is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
There are a total of 80 vacancies available for "UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: 80 Indian Forest Service Officers - Online Application Now Open".
The age limit for "UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: 80 Indian Forest Service Officers - Online Application Now Open" is between 21 and 32 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.
Applications for "UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: 80 Indian Forest Service Officers - Online Application Now Open" begin on 04/02/26.
The deadline to apply for "UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026: 80 Indian Forest Service Officers - Online Application Now Open" is 24/02/26.