Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 – Notification Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026, to be conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
🔔 Important Dates
Name of Examination:
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
(through CS(P) Examination, 2026)Notification Date: 04 February 2026
Examination Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Duration: One Day
Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Examination Notice No.: 06/2026-IFoSE
Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in
📝 Vacancy Details
Total Expected Vacancies: ~80
UR: 33
SC: 12
ST: 06
OBC: 21
EWS: 08
Reservation is applicable for PwBD categories as per Government norms.
⚠️ Important Information for Candidates
Candidates applying for Indian Forest Service (IFS) must appear and qualify in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
Candidates can apply for both Civil Services Examination and Indian Forest Service Examination through a common online application form, subject to eligibility.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in at least one of the following subjects from a recognized university:
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Geology
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Agriculture
Engineering
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
(Born between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2005)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
Defence Services Personnel: As per rules
Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 Years
PwBD: Up to 10 Years
🧾 How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC portal.
Step-by-Step Process:
Visit: https://upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate URN
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)
Upload:
Photograph (including live photo capture)
Signature (signed 3 times on white paper)
Select examination centre
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit the application and download confirmation
⚠️ No correction or withdrawal is allowed after submission.
🆔 Photo ID Requirement
Candidates must carry one valid Photo ID:
Voter ID
Passport
Driving Licence
Any Government-issued Photo ID
The same ID must be carried to the examination centre and interview.
💰 Application Fee
₹100 – General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates)
No Fee – Women, SC, ST, PwBD candidates
📍 Examination Centres (Prelims)
The examination will be conducted across 80+ cities in India including:
Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Coimbatore, Kochi, Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Port Blair, Leh, Srinagar and many more.
👉 Centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
🧪 Plan of Examination
The Indian Forest Service Examination consists of two stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination – Written + Interview
Only candidates qualifying Prelims will be eligible for the Main Examination.
⚠️ Important Exam Instructions
Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers.
Only black ball pen is allowed for OMR sheets.
Mobile phones, smart watches, electronic devices are strictly banned.
Face Authentication will be mandatory at the examination centre.
Candidates must report at least 30 minutes before exam time.
🎫 Admit Card
e-Admit Card will be available one week before the exam
Download from: https://upsconline.nic.in
No admit card will be sent by post or email
☎️ UPSC Helpdesk
Phone: 011-24041001
Email: upscsoap@nic.in
Timings: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Working days)
🌐 Important Links
Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in
UPSC Website: https://upsc.gov.in
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