Contents
- 1 UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
- 1.1
- 1.2 Vacancy Details :
- 1.3 Eligibility Criteria :
- 1.4 Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
- 1.5 Best Education Loan Options for J&K StudentsÂ
- 1.6 Application Fee
- 1.7
- 1.8 Selection Process :
- 1.9 Important Dates :
- 1.10
- 1.11 Preliminary Examination Pattern (Common with CSE)
- 1.12 Examination Pattern
- 1.13 Interview :
- 1.14 Best scholarships for J&K students after 12th
- 1.15 How to Apply :
- 1.16 Important Links :
- 1.17 👉Join JK Updates WhatsApp Channel 👈
UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Post Name :Indian Forest Service Officer
Total Vacancies : 80 (Approx.)
Vacancy Details :
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 33 |
| OBC | 21 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 80 |
Eligibility Criteria :
Post : Indian Forest Service Officer
Educational Qualification :
Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
PwBD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Selection Process :
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Indian Forest Service Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Medical & Physical Standards Test
Important Dates :
| Notification Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Application Start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
Preliminary Examination Pattern (Common with CSE)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 200 | 2 Hours |
CSAT is qualifying (33%)
Negative marking: 1/3rd for wrong answers
Prelims marks not counted in final merit
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 :
Interview / Personality Test:Â 300 Marks
Total Merit Marks:Â 1400
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How to Apply :
Visit upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
Select Indian Forest Service Examination
Upload photo, signature & documents
Pay fee (if applicable)
Submit before 24 February 2026
Important Links :
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