UPSC IFS Vacancy 2026: Indian Forest Service exam registration date near, apply with these steps..
The deadline to apply for the Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examination 2026, as per the advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is near. Candidates preparing for the UPSC exam and wishing to work in the Indian Forest Department can apply by visiting the official website, upsconline.nic.in. The deadline to apply for the UPSC IFS 2026 exam is February 24th. Therefore, all candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination, candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized institution in India.
Candidates' age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026. The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 32 years. However, age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories.
How many positions will be filled?
The UPSC will recruit a total of 180 candidates for the Indian Forest Department, with 33 positions reserved for General, 21 for OBC, 12 for SC, 6 for ST, and 8 for EWS candidates.
Application Fee
An application fee must be paid to apply. The application fee for unreserved candidates is ₹100. However, reserved categories such as SC and ST, differently-abled, and women candidates are exempted from the application fee.
How to Apply
The deadline for applying for the IFS Preliminary Exam is near. Candidates can apply by following the steps outlined here.
To apply, first visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in.
Click on the registration link on the website's homepage.
Enter the required information and pay the registration fee.
Now pay the application fee.
Finally, after submitting the form, take a printout of it.
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