UPSC IFS (Mains) 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 18 March 2026Application ClosedTentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
18 March 2026
Closed
Tentative
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Age limit
21-32 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
Indian Forest Service Mains Examination conducted after Civil Services Preliminary for recruitment to Indian Forest Service (Group A Gazetted).
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
110
Exam Mode
offline
Duration
3 hours per paper
Available Posts
Important Dates
Prelims Date
25 May 2026
Mains Application Deadline
01 July 2026
Mains Exam Date
20 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/Botany/Chemistry/Geology/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Zoology/Agriculture/Forestry/Engineering; age 21-32 years
Age limit
21-32 years
21-32 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in specified subjects from a recognised University
Number of Attempts
6 (General), 9 (OBC), unlimited (SC/ST) within age
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Mode
offline
Duration
3 hours per paper
Negative Marking
No negative marking in Mains
Selection Process
Prelims (via CSE) → Mains (6 papers) → Personality Test → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Pay Level 10-17 as per 7th CPC depending on rank
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
Government bungalow, DA, HRA, LTC, Pension, Medical, Vehicle allowance
Job Role & Responsibilities
Indian Forest Service Officer - forest conservation, wildlife, environment management across states
Career Growth & Promotions
ACF → DFO → Conservator of Forests → CCF → PCCF → Additional DG → DG of Forests.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
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