UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 :

Published On 08-02-2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recently released the official advertisement for the recruitment of 80 vacancies under UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026. The Online Application window will remain open from 04 February to 24 February , 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates can submit online application within this timeframe. Applicants are advised to read carefully the official notification Pdf of UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 before submitting their application.

UPSC IFS Notification 2026 UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 SarkariResultNow.Com
Important Dates :
Application Start Date	04 February 2026
Last Date	24 February 2026
Last Date For Application Fee	24 February 2026
Correction Date	As Per Schedule
Admit Card	Before Exam
Preliminary Exam Date	24 May, 2026
Result Date	To be notified
Application Fees :
General / OBC/ EWS	₹100/-
SC/ ST	₹00/-
PH Candidates	₹00/-
All Female Candidates	₹00/-
Application Fee Payment Modes :- Online : Through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI and Net Banking. Offline : Through E Challan.

UPSC IFS Vacancy 2026 ; Category wise

Name of Category	No. Of Post
UR	33
OBC	21
SC	12
ST	06
EWS	08
Total	80

Eligibility Criteria:

Name of Post	Education Qualification
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline From A Recognized University.
Indian Forest Service Officer (IFS)	Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Engineering. Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology or related subject
Age Limit : As on 01.08.2026
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	32 Years
Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

UPSC IFS Salary 2026

Name of Post	Salary
Indian Forest Service Officer (IFS)	₹1,18,500/-
Please Read the Official Notification for more information.

How To Apply Online Form Of UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026

UPSC IFS 2026 Notification has been released, all interested candidates can Apply online from 04/02/2026 to 24/02/2026.
Visit the official website of the UPSC IFS – https://upsc.gov.in/
Please download and carefully read the UPSC IFS 2026 official notification before applying.
Candidates are suggested to read all the Special and general instructions carefully.
Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the homepage.
Complete the new registration process by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
After registration, log in using the registration number and password.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including passport-size photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Review the complete application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.

Selection Process :
Prelims Examination. Mains Examination. Interview.

IMPORTANT LINKS :
Apply Online	CLICK HERE
Download Official Notification	CLICK HERE
Official Website	CLICK HERE

UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When will the online application window open for UPSC IFS 2026 ?

Answer : The online application for UPSC IFS will start from 04 February, 2026.

Q2. What is the last date for UPSC IFS 2026 ?

Answer : The last date to apply for UPSC IFS is 24 February, 2026.

Q3. How many vacancies in UPSC IFS 2026 ?

Answer : UPSC IFS Vacancy 2026 released for 80 Post.

Q4. What is the starting salary of UPSC IFS 2026 ?

Answer : The starting salary of UPSC IFS 2026 is ₹1,18,500/-

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC IFS 2026 ?

Answer : The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years to apply for UPSC IFS 2026.

UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 :

UPSC IFS Notification 2026