MoEFCC Recruitment 2026: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has released a recruitment notification inviting nominations from eligible Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers for various posts under its Central Staffing Scheme. The recruitment is being conducted for the vacancy year 2027 on a tenure deputation basis.
According to the official notification dated 13 October 2026, a total of 81 existing and expected vacancies are available at different levels, including ADGF, DDGF, IGF, DIGF and AIGF. Interested and eligible officers can submit their applications through their respective State Governments or Union Territory Administrations. The last date for submitting complete applications is 1 December 2026.
MoEFCC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Section | IFS-I Section |
| Recruitment Name | MoEFCC Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | ADGF, DDGF, IGF, DIGF and AIGF |
| Total Vacancies | 81 |
| Recruitment Type | Deputation Basis |
| Vacancy Year | 2027 |
| Job Location | Various locations across India |
| Application Mode | Through State/UT Government |
| Official Website | www,moef.gov.in |
MoEFCC Vacancy Details 2026
The ministry has announced vacancies at five different levels. The post-wise vacancy distribution and proposed posting locations are given below.
| Post Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ADGF Level | 02 |
| DDGF Level | 03 |
| IGF Level | 07 |
| DIGF Level | 34 |
| AIGF Level | 35 |
| Total | 81 |
Important: The vacancies and posting stations are tentative and may change depending on administrative and technical requirements.
Posting Locations
Selected officers may be posted at the following locations:
- ADGF: New Delhi.
- DDGF: Nagpur, Ranchi and Shillong.
- IGF: Bangalore, Guwahati, Kolkata, Nagpur, New Delhi and Shimla.
- DIGF: Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Burnihat, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, New Delhi, Ranchi, Shillong and Shimla.
- AIGF: Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Burnihat, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Guwahati, Kolkata, Kurseong, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria for MoEFCC Recruitment 2026
The recruitment is intended for eligible and willing Indian Forest Service officers who fulfil the conditions prescribed under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| All Posts | The notification does not prescribe a separate educational degree requirement. Applicants must be eligible IFS officers meeting the prescribed service and experience conditions. |
Experience and Service Requirements
| Post | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
| AIGF (NTCA) | Analogous regular post, or five years of regular service in the specified pay scale, along with at least five years of field experience in wildlife management. |
| DIGF (NTCA) | Analogous regular post, or six years of regular service in the specified pay scale, along with at least five years of experience in a tiger reserve or protected area. |
| IGF (NTCA) | Analogous regular post or at least 19 years of IFS service, along with eight years of wildlife conservation experience, including five years in tiger reserves or NTCA/Project Tiger Division. |
Age Limit
The official notification does not specify a separate minimum or maximum age limit. The remaining service period before superannuation will be calculated as on 1 January 2027, wherever applicable.
Selection Procedure
The selection will be based on the availability of actual vacancies, administrative requirements and the suitability of officers for the respective posts. Officers can indicate their preferred three posting stations in order of priority. However, final posting will depend on availability and suitability.
How to Apply for MoEFCC Recruitment 2026
Eligible officers should follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of MoEFCC or the IFS website.
- Download the recruitment notification and prescribed application form.
- Complete Annexure-I, including Parts I, II and III.
- Obtain the required approval and consent from the concerned State/UT Government.
- Attach vigilance clearance, duly attested APARs and the updated Executive Record Sheet.
- Ensure that the application is complete and properly signed.
- Send the complete application to ifs@nic.in through the appropriate authority by 1 December 2026.
Applications received after the deadline or without the required consent will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 December 2026 |
| Vacancy Year | 2027 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in MoEFCC Recruitment 2026?
There are 81 existing and expected vacancies across five post levels.
Q2. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Eligible and willing Indian Forest Service officers meeting the prescribed conditions can apply.
