The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released a recruitment notification for the year 2026 for the post of Indian Forest Service Officer.
Candidates holding a B.Sc. degree and meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria are invited to apply online for 80 vacancies. Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed notification before submitting the application to ensure they fulfil all eligibility requirements as on the specified qualifying date.
The last date for submission of the online application is 24 February 2026. Interested candidates must submit their application exclusively through the official UPSC website:– https://www.upsc.gov.in/
Notification Overview –
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), a government body, has officially issued a recruitment notification for the post of Indian Forest Service Officer.
Candidates who aspire to join UPSC as Indian Forest Service Officers must register online after carefully reviewing the official advertisement, which outlines the selection procedure, eligibility requirements, application process, prescribed fee, issuance of admit cards, and the examination and interview pattern. Applicants must ensure that they fulfil all stipulated eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.
Total Vacancy –
80 Approx.
Recruitment Post Details –Â
| Brief | Details |
| Department Name | Union Public Service Commission |
| Department Short Name | UPSC |
| City | Different Location |
| State | Various State |
| Profile Name | Indian Forest Service Officer |
| Qualification | B.Sc – Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Online / Offline | Online |
| Count Vacancy | 80 Posts |
| Start Date | 04-02-2026 |
| End Date | 24-02-2026 |
| Official Website Link | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
| Age | 21–32 Years |
Before applying for the post, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission, along with all other norms specified for the post, as on the relevant qualifying date, and that the information furnished by them is accurate and complete in all respects.
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 33 |
| OBC | 21 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 06 |
| EWS | 08 |
| Total | 80 |
Important Date –
Candidates can apply online for the above-mentioned UPSC post starting from 04-02-2026. The closing date for online applications is 24-02-2026.
Location –
The job postings are located in different states and cities, and candidates from anywhere in India are eligible to apply.
Application Fees –
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
Notification and Selection Process –
Candidates are required to register online through the official website. Interested applicants wishing to apply for the vacancies released by the Union Public Service Commission must submit their applications using the links and details provided below.
Notification Link: Click here
Application form: Click here