The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Application Form 2026. Candidates who qualified in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination can now submit the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the IFS Mains Examination 2026. The last date to apply is 22 July 2026.
UPSC IFS Mains Application Form 2026: Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination 2026
Bachelor’s Degree with eligible subjects as per UPSC IFS Rules
Eligibility
Must have qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026
Age Limit
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
As Per UPSC Rules
Maximum Age
As Per UPSC Rules
Age Relaxation
Applicable as per Government norms
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1
Civil Services Preliminary Examination
Stage 2
IFS Main Examination
Stage 3
Personality Test / Interview
Stage 4
Medical Examination
Stage 5
Final Merit List
Required Documents
Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Educational Certificates
Identity Proof
Category Certificate (If Applicable)
Other documents as required in the DAF
How to Apply
Visit the official UPSC website.
Open the UPSC IFS Mains Application Form 2026 link.
Log in using your registration details.
Complete the Detailed Application Form (DAF).
Upload the required documents.
Verify all information and submit the application.
Download and print the confirmation page.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to submit the UPSC IFS Mains Application Form 2026? Ans: The last date is 22 July 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available? Ans:80 posts have been announced for the Indian Forest Service.
Q3. Who can apply for the UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026? Ans: Only candidates who have qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 are eligible to submit the IFS Mains DAF.
Q4. What is the selection process? Ans: Preliminary Exam → IFS Mains Exam → Interview → Medical Examination → Final Merit List.
