The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday announced that 1,046 candidates have been shortlisted for admission to the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026.
The candidates have been selected on the basis of the screening test conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, which was held on May 24.
According to the Commission, the shortlisted candidates will compete for 80 vacancies notified for the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026.
“This year, a total of 1,046 candidates have been shortlisted for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 against 80 vacancies notified for the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026,” the UPSC said in an official statement.
The number marks a significant decline from last year, when 2,116 candidates had qualified for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination against 150 vacancies.
Application Window and Fee Submission
UPSC said all qualified candidates will be provided an online window to furnish or update their details and submit the prescribed admission fee of Rs 200 for the Main Examination.
However, female candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories are exempted from paying the fee.
Candidates will also be required to provide details regarding:
- Scribe requirements;
- Assistive devices;
- Question papers in large font (for eligible candidates);
- Cadre preference.
The dates for opening the online application window will be notified separately on the UPSC website.
Mandatory Submission for Admit Card
The Commission emphasised that all shortlisted candidates must log in to the UPSC portal and complete the application process by verifying or updating their details.
Failure to submit the application form within the stipulated period will result in the candidate not being issued an e-admit card, thereby rendering them ineligible to appear for the Main Examination.
Even those candidates who had uploaded documents earlier and have no changes to make must complete the final submission process after verification to receive their admit cards.
Result Withheld
UPSC further informed that the result of one candidate bearing Roll Number 6300119 has been withheld pending the outcome of an ongoing court case.
The Commission also stated that the marks, cut-off marks and answer keys of the screening test conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, will be uploaded on its website after the declaration of the final result.
Candidates seeking clarification regarding the result may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter at 011-40303444 or 011-24041001 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
