UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026, Indian Forest Service (IFS) recruitment board inviting Online Application For 80 post vacancy 2026, interested and eligible candidates are apply online on the official website . For More Details Read Full Job Post. Get latest Government Jobs 2026.
Post Name – Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Department – Union Public Service Commission
Qualification – Bachelor’s degree
Total Post – 80
Job Location – All India
Salary – 56,100 to 2,25,000 Basic Pay
Job Type – Full Time
Apply Last Date –24 Feb 2026
UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026All India Gov Jobs 2026 | |
| Online Apply Start Date | Already start |
| Online Apply End Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Fees Payment Last Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years |
| Download Notification | click here |
| Apply Website Link | click here |
| Fees | Female/SC/ST/PwBD – Nil For all others – 100/- |
Post Wise Vacancy Details
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 |
| Driver | 80 |
Eligibility Criteria/Qualification Need for UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026
- Most be a Resident of India
- Qualified Bachelor’s degree
- Age between 20 year to 32 year
- Male Female Both Eligible for this post
For Indian Forest Service Post Candidate Most be qualified Bachelor’s degree From a Govt Recognized Institute and most be a citizen of Odisha , Both Male and Female candidate are eligible for this post .
How to Apply For UPSC Indian Forest Service Notification 2026
- visit official Apply website of https://upsc.gov.in/
- visit to notification section read full notification and eligibility Criteria briefly
- Register Yourself on website and generate ID password
- Login to Your Account Fill Up Application Details and upload required Documents pay fees if required and final submit
- take print out of acknowledgement slip
Exam Patten and Syllabus For UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026
Here’s a clear, official-style overview of the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination Pattern and Syllabus for 2026, written only in table format and without any third-party links, as you asked.
UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam Pattern 2026
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
(Conducted jointly with Civil Services Preliminary Examination)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Nature |
| Paper I | General Studies (GS) | 200 | 2 Hours | Merit-based |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude Test) | 200 | 2 Hours | Qualifying (33% minimum) |
Total Marks: 400
Type: Objective (MCQs)
Stage-II: Main Examination
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General English | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | General Knowledge | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Optional Subject 1 – Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject 1 – Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper V | Optional Subject 2 – Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject 2 – Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
Total Marks (Mains): 1400
Type: Descriptive (Written)
Stage-III: Interview / Personality Test
| Stage | Marks |
| Interview / Personality Test | 300 |
Final Merit Marks
| Component | Marks |
| Main Examination | 1400 |
| Interview | 300 |
| Grand Total | 1700 |
UPSC IFS Syllabus 2026
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
General Studies Paper I
| Topics |
| Current events of national & international importance |
| History of India & Indian National Movement |
| Indian & World Geography |
| Indian Polity & Governance |
| Economic & Social Development |
| Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change |
| General Science |
CSAT (Paper II – Qualifying)
| Topics |
| Comprehension |
| Interpersonal skills |
| Logical reasoning & analytical ability |
| Decision making & problem solving |
| General mental ability |
| Basic numeracy (Class X level) |
| Data interpretation |
Main Examination Syllabus
Paper I – General English
| Areas |
| Essay writing |
| Precis writing |
| Comprehension |
| Grammar & vocabulary |
| Usage of words |
| Sentence correction |
Paper II – General Knowledge
| Areas |
| Indian history & culture |
| Indian polity |
| Geography |
| Indian economy |
| Science & technology |
| Environment, biodiversity & climate change |
| Agriculture, forestry & wildlife |
| Current national & international affairs |
Optional Subjects (Any Two)
| Available Optional Subjects |
| Agriculture |
| Agricultural Engineering |
| Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Botany |
| Chemical Engineering |
| Chemistry |
| Civil Engineering |
| Forestry |
| Geology |
| Mathematics |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Physics |
| Statistics |
| Zoology |
Each optional subject has two papers (200 marks each).
Salary Details for UPSC Indian Forest Service Jobs 2026
- Basic Salary of ₹56,100 to 2,25,000 Per month
- TA DA HRA and other allowance will be provided
- For more Details Real Recruitment Notification Carefully
Document Required For UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment 2026
- All Education Qualifications of Bachelor’s degree
- Pass Photo size photo
- Aadhar Card with Mobile number linked
- Caste and Resident Certificate
- Signature of the candidate with Thumb Impression
- Character Certificate signed by 2 gazette officer Group A Required at the time of joining
