Union Public Service Commission has announced the 2026 recruitment for the UPSC Civil Services Indian Forest Service. A total of 1,013 posts – 933 for IAS and 80 for IFS – are up for allocation.
Applications for the IFS mains phase open on 13 July 2026 and close on 22 July 2026. Candidates must complete fee payment by the earlier deadline of 27 February 2026.
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1013 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Post Category | Latest Sarkari Jobs |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 27 February 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | 15 May 2026 |
| Answer Key | 27 May 2026 |
| Result Date | 15 June 2026 |
| IAS Mains Form Start Date | 19 June 2026 |
| IAS Mains Form Last Date | 29 June 2026 |
| IFS Mains Form Start Date | 13 July 2026 |
| IFS Mains Form Last Date | 22 July 2026 |
UPSC Civil Services Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 Posts |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| PH Candidates | ₹0/- |
| All Female Category | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit (As on 1 August 2026)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | As Per UPSC Rules |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any of the listed science streams – Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or Agriculture – to be eligible for the IFS. The degree should be from a recognised university in India.
Age must be between 21 and 32 years as on 1 August 2026, with the usual UPSC relaxations applying for reserved categories.
Selection Process
- Pre Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
Documents Required
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificates
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
- Government-issued Photo ID
- Other Required Documents as mentioned in the notification
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/).
- Log in to the UPSC online portal using your registration number or date of birth.
- Navigate to the “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – Detailed Application Form (DAF‑I)” link.
- Enter personal, educational and category details, and select your preferred services and cadres.
- Upload required documents in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Preview all information carefully and submit the form.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 FAQs
The final date to submit the IFS mains online application is 22 July 2026. Candidates must ensure the form is completed before this deadline.
The 2026 UPSC IFS recruitment offers a total of 1,013 posts – 933 for IAS and 80 for IFS.
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹100, while SC/ST, physically‑handicapped and all female candidates pay ₹0.
Applicants must be between 21 and 32 years old as on 1 August 2026.
A bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or an equivalent qualification is required.
The selection consists of three stages – a Pre Examination, the Mains Examination and finally the Interview.