UPSC IFS 2026 Total in Indian Forest Service under 80 posts Will be recruited on. The preliminary examination for this examination was held on 24 May 2026. A total of 1,046 candidates have been shortlisted for the main examination on the basis of the result of preliminary examination. Now these candidates will appear in the Mains examination.
UPSC IFS 2026: Important Information
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| name of exam | Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 |
| recruitment board | Union Public Service Commission |
| total posts | 80 |
| preliminary examination | 24 May 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 13 November 2026 |
| mains exam | 22 to 29 November 2026 |
| Candidates selected for Mains | 1,046 |
| official website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2026 Schedule
As per the exam schedule of UPSC, IFS Main Exam will be held from 22 November to 29 November 2026. No paper has been set during the examination on 24th November. The examination will be held in two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift is scheduled from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Candidates must check the subject, date and examination center information given in their admit card. If you reach the examination center late, you will not be allowed to enter. Therefore candidates are advised to reach the center before the commencement of the examination.
How to download UPSC IFS Admit Card 2026?
Candidates who have appeared for IFS Mains exam can download their admit card with the help of easy steps given below.
- First of all go to the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in.
- Open E-Admit Card or What's New section on the homepage.
- Click on the admit card link of Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026.
- Now enter your registration ID or roll number and date of birth.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download it and take a print out.
Candidates should keep a clean print copy of the admit card with them for all the days of the examination. It is also necessary to carry a valid photo identity card along with it. Do not go to the examination center relying on the soft copy of the admit card kept in your mobile.
Educational Qualification for UPSC IFS 2026
To appear in the Indian Forest Service examination, a candidate must have a graduation degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. It includes subjects like Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Statistics, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science. Candidates having some engineering degree can also apply as per the prescribed rules.
The general age limit for the examination was fixed at 21 to 32 years. Age relaxation is given to reserved categories as per government rules. For detailed information about age and educational qualification, candidates should see the official notification of 2026.
UPSC IFS 2026 Selection Process
UPSC conducts the Indian Forest Service exam in three main stages. First of all the candidates have to appear in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Prelims). This examination acts as a screening test for IFS. In this, successful candidates get a chance to appear in the IFS main examination.
The main examination is written and descriptive. It includes papers from General English, General Knowledge and optional subjects. Successful candidates in Mains are called for interview or personality test. Final selection is made on the basis of performance in main examination and interview.
Important advice for candidates
Candidates whose exam is going to start from 22nd November should check the admit card and exam center information from now. Name, roll number, photograph, signature and address of the examination center must be correct on the admit card. If you find any mistake, contact UPSC immediately.
Candidates involved in the recruitment process of UPSC IFS 2026 should keep checking the official website of the Commission regularly for new updates related to the examination. Candidates selected through this examination become officers in the Indian Forest Service and handle important tasks related to the conservation of forests, wildlife and natural resources of the country.