{"id":1108,"date":"2026-02-12T07:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kl72online.com\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2026-02-12T07:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:52:02","slug":"upsc-ifs-2026-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kl72online.com\/?p=1108","title":{"rendered":"UPSC IFS-2026 Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union Public Service Commission invites applications from eligible candidates for Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination. The important details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>\u200bImportant Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bApplication Start Date: February 4, 2026<br>\u200bLast Date to Apply: February 24, 2026 (up to 6 PM)<br>\u200bPreliminary Exam Date: May 24, 2026<br>\u200bMain Exam Date: November 22, 2026 onwards (5 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200b<strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bThis year, the notification has been issued for about 80 vacancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u200bQualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bEducational Qualification: Must have a degree in any one of the following subjects from a recognized university:<br>\u200bAnimal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology.<br>\u200bOr a degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering.<br>\u200bAge Limit: Must have completed 21 years of age as on 1st August 2026 and not exceed 32 years of age. (Relaxation of 5 years for SC\/ST and 3 years for OBC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u200bSelection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bPreliminary Examination: Same as Civil Services Preliminary Examination.<br>\u200bMain Examination: Written Examination (Descriptive).<br>\u200bInterview: Personality Test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u200bHow to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bYou can apply online through the website upsconline.nic.in.<br>\u200bFirst, you need to complete One Time Registration (OTR).<br>\u200bApplication Fee: \u20b9100\/- (No fee for women, SC\/ST, and PWD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bSpecial Note (New Changes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200bThis year, a Live Photo is required to be uploaded along with the application. The background of the photo should be white.<br>\u200bAadhaar Card Based Verification<br>The application link and official notification are given below, read and understand and apply online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/examinations\/active-exams\">Apply Now : Click Here<br>Official Notification : Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Public Service Commission invites applications from eligible candidates for Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination. 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