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UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE EXAM
The syllabus for IFS Pre-Examination is given below:-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Paper I - General Studies | Current events of national and international importance | 100 Q |
History of India and Indian National Movement | ||
Indian and World Geography | ||
Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | ||
Indian Polity and Governance | ||
Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc | ||
Economic and Social Development | ||
Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc | ||
General issues on Environmental ecology , Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization | ||
General Science | ||
Paper II - | Comprehension | 80 Q |
Interpersonal skills, including communication skills | ||
Logical reasoning and analytical ability | ||
Decision-making and problem-solving | ||
General mental ability | ||
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class 10th level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class 10th level) |
For Complete Official Syllabus- click here
Note 1: Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
Note 2: The questions will be of multiple-choice, objective type.
Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of the Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.
Recommended Books For General Studies:-
1. An Introduction to the Constitution of India D D Basu
2. Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
3. An Evolution of Indian Economy I. C. Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)
4. Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram
5. General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro
Recommended Books For Civil Service Aptitude Test:-
1. Civil Services Exam & Indian Forest Service Exam (Common Prel. Exam: Paper-I) 2017 Edition (English, Paperback, RPH Editorial Board)
2. UPSC Civil Services Exam & Indian Forest Service Exam (Comm. Prel. Exam) Paper-II
3.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE EXAM
The syllabus for IFS Pre-Examination is given below:-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Paper I - General Studies | Current events of national and international importance | 100 Q |
History of India and Indian National Movement | ||
Indian and World Geography | ||
Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | ||
Indian Polity and Governance | ||
Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc | ||
Economic and Social Development | ||
Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc | ||
General issues on Environmental ecology , Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization | ||
General Science | ||
Paper II - | Comprehension | 80 Q |
Interpersonal skills, including communication skills | ||
Logical reasoning and analytical ability | ||
Decision-making and problem-solving | ||
General mental ability | ||
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class 10th level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class 10th level) |
For Complete Official Syllabus- click here
Note 1: Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
Note 2: The questions will be of multiple-choice, objective type.
Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of the Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.
Recommended Books For General Studies:-
1. An Introduction to the Constitution of India D D Basu
2. Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
3. An Evolution of Indian Economy I. C. Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)
4. Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram
5. General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro
Recommended Books For Civil Service Aptitude Test:-
1. Civil Services Exam & Indian Forest Service Exam (Common Prel. Exam: Paper-I) 2017 Edition (English, Paperback, RPH Editorial Board)
2. UPSC Civil Services Exam & Indian Forest Service Exam (Comm. Prel. Exam) Paper-II
3. Civil Services Exam & Indian Forest Service Exam (Comm. Prel. Exam) Paper-II Paperback
4. Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper I)
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): EXAM PATTERN
The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks for IFS Exam is given below:-
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I: General Studies | 100 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test | 80 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 180 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Note :- Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MODE OF EXAMINATION
The Preliminary examination for the Indian Forest Service is held as an Offline Pen and paper paper-based examination. Questions will be objective-type questions.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The question paper is set both in Hindi & English.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MARKING SCHEME
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers, as detailed below:-
1. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happen to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - IFS
2. Year Started - 1966
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
4. Exam Purpose - Selection of officers into the Forest Service
5. Exam Mode - Offline Objective Type Pen & Paper Based Test
6. Stages - Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview
7. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): EXAM PATTERN
The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks for IFS Exam is given below:-
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I: General Studies | 100 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test | 80 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 180 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Note :- Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MODE OF EXAMINATION
The Preliminary examination for the Indian Forest Service is held as an Offline Pen and paper paper-based examination. Questions will be objective-type questions.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The question paper is set both in Hindi & English.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MARKING SCHEME
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers, as detailed below:-
1. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happen to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - IFS
2. Year Started - 1966
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
4. Exam Purpose - Selection of officers into the Forest Service
5. Exam Mode - Offline Objective Type Pen & Paper Based Test
6. Stages - Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview
7. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE EXAM
Candidates willing to apply for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility Indian Forest Service (IFS) are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
4. Medical and Physical Standards
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:-
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with theintention of permanently settling in India, or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Srilanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years .
The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:-
1. Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
2. Upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
3. Upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof:
4. Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service :
(i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or
(ii) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or
(iii) on involvement.
5. Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
6. Upto a maximum of ten years in the case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities viz.
(a) low vision;
(b) Partially deaf;
(c) locomotor disability (Sub-category : leprosy cured and acid attack victims only).
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
A candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
Number of attempts
The maximum number of attempts restricted for candidates are as follows:
1. General Candidates: 6 attempts
2. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Candidates: No restriction
3. Other Backward Classes: 9 attempts
4. Physically handicapped- 9 attempts for General and OBC, while unlimited for SC/ST
Note 1. An attempt at a Preliminary Examination shall be deemed to be an attempt at the Examination.
Note 2. If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the Preliminary Examination, as a candidate for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, it will be deemed that the candidate has made an attempt at the Examination.
Note 3. Not with standing the disqualification/cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Indian Forest Service Examination, as per rules for the Indian Forest Service Examination, published in Gazette of India .
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan to get eligible for Indian Forest Services.
2. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, but should not be above 32 years.
3. Candidate must have required Educational qualification.
4. Candidate must meet the Medical and Physical Standards as laid down by the authorities.
5. Candidates belonging to SC/ST have no limit of a maximum number of attempts.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE EXAM
Candidates willing to apply for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility Indian Forest Service (IFS) are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
4. Medical and Physical Standards
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:-
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with theintention of permanently settling in India, or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Srilanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years .
The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:-
1. Upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
2. Upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.
3. Upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof:
4. Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service :
(i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or
(ii) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or
(iii) on involvement.
5. Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
6. Upto a maximum of ten years in the case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities viz.
(a) low vision;
(b) Partially deaf;
(c) locomotor disability (Sub-category : leprosy cured and acid attack victims only).
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
A candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
Number of attempts
The maximum number of attempts restricted for candidates are as follows:
1. General Candidates: 6 attempts
2. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Candidates: No restriction
3. Other Backward Classes: 9 attempts
4. Physically handicapped- 9 attempts for General and OBC, while unlimited for SC/ST
Note 1. An attempt at a Preliminary Examination shall be deemed to be an attempt at the Examination.
Note 2. If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the Preliminary Examination, as a candidate for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, it will be deemed that the candidate has made an attempt at the Examination.
Note 3. Not with standing the disqualification/cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Indian Forest Service Examination, as per rules for the Indian Forest Service Examination, published in Gazette of India .
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan to get eligible for Indian Forest Services.
2. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, but should not be above 32 years.
3. Candidate must have required Educational qualification.
4. Candidate must meet the Medical and Physical Standards as laid down by the authorities.
5. Candidates belonging to SC/ST have no limit of a maximum number of attempts.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Official Notification- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2023 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
Admit Card Release | May 2023 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
Prelim Results | Jun 2023 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 26-11-2023 To 03-12-2023 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2022 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 02/02/2022 |
Online Registration Starting | 02/02/2022 |
Last date of online registration | 22/02/2022 |
Admit Card Release | 10/05/2022 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 05/06/2022 |
Prelim Results | 22/06/2022 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 20/11/2022 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
For Examination Schedule official- click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2021 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 04/03/2021 |
Online Registration Starting | 04/3/2021 |
Last date of online registration | 24/3/2021 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 10/10/2021 |
Exam Date (Mains) | 27/02/2022 |
Mains Exam Result | 13/04/2022 |
Interview Schedule | 22/05/2022 |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2023 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
Admit Card Release | May 2023 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
Prelim Results | Jun 2023 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 26-11-2023 To 03-12-2023 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2022 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 02/02/2022 |
Online Registration Starting | 02/02/2022 |
Last date of online registration | 22/02/2022 |
Admit Card Release | 10/05/2022 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 05/06/2022 |
Prelim Results | 22/06/2022 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 20/11/2022 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
For Examination Schedule official- click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PRE 2021 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 04/03/2021 |
Online Registration Starting | 04/3/2021 |
Last date of online registration | 24/3/2021 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 10/10/2021 |
Exam Date (Mains) | 27/02/2022 |
Mains Exam Result | 13/04/2022 |
Interview Schedule | 22/05/2022 |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS 2022
UPSC Prelims 2022 was conducted on 05th June 2022 (Sunday). Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 (Subject-wise): Paper I
Here is the topic-wise weightage of the UPSC Prelims Exam 2022. Check the number of questions asked and difficulty level in the UPSC Prelims Paper I :
1. Most of the questions asked were from Polity, Environment and Ecology, and Economics.
2. Questions asked were also based on the government Apps for citizen welfare.
3. Questions on environmental policies were also asked under Environment & Ecology.
Subject | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Environment & Ecology (Including respective Current Affairs) | 17 | Moderate |
Indian Polity and Governance | 13 | Moderate - Difficult |
India and World Geography | 12 | Medium |
General Science and S&T (Including Current Development) | 14 | Moderate |
Economics | 17 | Moderate - Difficult |
Ancient History | 1 | Difficult |
Art & Culture | 7 | Difficult |
Medieval History | 4 | Moderate - Difficult |
Modern History | 4 | Moderate |
International Relations | 11 | Moderate |
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 (Subject-wise): Paper II
The UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper II (CSAT) comprised of 80 Questions, each carrying 2.5 marks with a total of 200 marks.Check the difficulty level in the UPSC Prelims Paper II:
Subjects | Difficulty Level |
Mental Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult |
Arithmetics | Moderate to Difficult |
Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills | Easy to Moderate |
Basic numeracy | Easy to Moderate |
Data interpretation | Easy to Moderate |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS 2021
IFS Prelims were conducted on October 10, 2021 in two shifts for the two papers- from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. According to the candidates who appeared for the exam and the expert analysts, the Prelims GS Paper was easy to moderate in difficulty.
PAPER I GENERAL STUDIES
The General Studies paper mostly consisted of questions from Polity. The questions were straightforward. The questions at the end of the paper were easy to attempt. Here's the overview of the paper.
Sr. No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Art and Culture | 4 |
2. |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS 2022
UPSC Prelims 2022 was conducted on 05th June 2022 (Sunday). Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 (Subject-wise): Paper I
Here is the topic-wise weightage of the UPSC Prelims Exam 2022. Check the number of questions asked and difficulty level in the UPSC Prelims Paper I :
1. Most of the questions asked were from Polity, Environment and Ecology, and Economics.
2. Questions asked were also based on the government Apps for citizen welfare.
3. Questions on environmental policies were also asked under Environment & Ecology.
Subject | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Environment & Ecology (Including respective Current Affairs) | 17 | Moderate |
Indian Polity and Governance | 13 | Moderate - Difficult |
India and World Geography | 12 | Medium |
General Science and S&T (Including Current Development) | 14 | Moderate |
Economics | 17 | Moderate - Difficult |
Ancient History | 1 | Difficult |
Art & Culture | 7 | Difficult |
Medieval History | 4 | Moderate - Difficult |
Modern History | 4 | Moderate |
International Relations | 11 | Moderate |
UPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 (Subject-wise): Paper II
The UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper II (CSAT) comprised of 80 Questions, each carrying 2.5 marks with a total of 200 marks.Check the difficulty level in the UPSC Prelims Paper II:
Subjects | Difficulty Level |
Mental Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult |
Arithmetics | Moderate to Difficult |
Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills | Easy to Moderate |
Basic numeracy | Easy to Moderate |
Data interpretation | Easy to Moderate |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS 2021
IFS Prelims were conducted on October 10, 2021 in two shifts for the two papers- from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. According to the candidates who appeared for the exam and the expert analysts, the Prelims GS Paper was easy to moderate in difficulty.
PAPER I GENERAL STUDIES
The General Studies paper mostly consisted of questions from Polity. The questions were straightforward. The questions at the end of the paper were easy to attempt. Here's the overview of the paper.
Sr. No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Art and Culture | 4 |
2. | Ancient History | 4 |
3. | Medieval History | 3 |
4. | Modern India | 9 |
5. | Post Independence | 2 |
6. | World/Physical Geography | 3 |
7. | Indian Geography | 5 |
8. | Science and Technology (Biotechnology) | 3 |
9. | Biology | 6 |
10. | Physics | 2 |
11. | Chemistry | 5 |
12. | Ecology and Environment | 13 |
13. | Economy | 15 |
14. | Agriculture | 4 |
15. | Current affairs | 3 |
16. | General Knowledge | 3 |
17. | Indian Polity | 16 |
Total | 100 |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. The questions from the field of sports were asked more for the first time. (For exp, ICC World Test Championship, Summer Olympics 2020, etc.)
2. Economy questions were based on current trending topics like RBI, Recession, Urban Cooperative Banks, Black Money, etc.
3. Fair number of questions were asked based on conceptual logic and were analytical.
4. History questions included mostly Art & Culture.
5. Questions related to COVID-19 were not asked.
6. The current affairs were from the pre-6-month period. Not recent current affairs.
PAPER II CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST
The detailed distribution of questions from various topics in the CSAT exam 2021 was as follows. This section is qualifying in nature.
Sr. No. | Subjects | Number of Questions |
1. | Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 15 |
2. | Basic Numeracy & Maths | 35 |
3. | Data Interpretation | 1 |
4. | Reading Comprehension | 27 |
5. | Visual Reasoning | 2 |
Total | 80 |
OVERALL ANALYSIS
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES | Moderate to Difficult | 60-65 |
PAPER - II CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST | Moderate | (33 % Marks Required) |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION 2020
UPSC conducted the preliminary Examination for Indian Forest Service on 4th October 2020.
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES
The General Studies paper consists of questions across topics like Current Affairs, Polity, History, etc. The maximum weightage was Geography. Mixed/overlapping questions were asked more. Overall, the General Studies Paper was Moderate to Difficult.
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Current events of national and international importance | 13 | Moderate to Difficult |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | 16 | Moderate to Difficult |
Indian and World Geography | 19 | Moderate to Difficult |
Indian Polity and Governance | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
Indian Economy | 13 | Easy to Moderate |
Environment | 6 | Moderate to Difficult |
General Science and Tech | 6 | Moderate to Difficult |
Art and Culture | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
International Relations | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Miscellaneous | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
PAPER-II: CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST
CSAT paper is qualifying in nature, i.e. it is mandatory to score 33% marks in this paper. The score of this paper does not decide your merit ranking. Maximum Weightage was given to Comprehension & Basic Numeracy. Overall, CSAT paper was Moderate.
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Comprehension | 28 | Moderate |
Visual Reasoning | 0 | Moderate |
Logical reasoning and analytical ability | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
Decision-making and problem-solving | 0-3 | Easy to Moderate |
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class X level) | 1 | Easy |
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class X level) | 35 | Easy |
OVERALL ANALYSIS
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES | Moderate to Difficult | 65-70 |
PAPER - II CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST | Moderate | (33 % Marks Required) |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the entrance exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:
1. Preliminary exam
2. Mains exam
3. Personality Test/Interview
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM: STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the IFS Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through IFS Examination
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
Short Term (30-45 days) Study Plan:
Week | General Studies | Civil Servies Aptitude Teat |
1st Week | Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement | Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, including communication skills |
2nd Week | Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem-solving |
3rd Week | Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc | General mental ability |
4th Week | Economic and Social Development : Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc, General issues on Environmental ecology | Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class 10th level), |
5th Week | General issues Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization, General Science | Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class 10th level) |
6th Week | Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test | Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test |
Note:- It is advisable to attempt a mini Mock Test on a daily basis to be thorough with the topic. To prepare for the Online test visit our Online Test Section click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): TIPS & TRICKS
1. It is recommended that you read all notices thoroughly before beginning your preparation. Important dates, exam events, the IFS Selection process, and exam day rules will all be included in the announcement.
2. Prepare an effective exam study strategy, ensuring that all subjects are given equal priority. Spare some time for rest and leisure activities in between your preparations.
3. The traditional method of learning and studying might become tedious, and you may lose interest in your studies. Other learning approaches such as flashcards, flowcharts, and other visual aids are recommended.
4. It is not possible to prepare the current event parts in a single day. You should keep a notepad and update it often with the daily significant news from an exam standpoint. It is recommended that you listen to the brief news and not waste time listening to unrelated news based on debate unless the issue requires it.
5. When it comes to examinations, it is best to avoid procrastination and worry. Overthinking can lead to overly high levels of dread and anxiety, which can sabotage your preparedness
6. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is the full form of UPSC IFS? | The full form of UPSC IFS is UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS), which is one of the most competitive and prestigious All India Services. |
Where will the IFS training take place? | The IFS training will take place in Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy by the Central Government for two years. |
Can a graduate in any specialization become an IFS officer? | No, in order to become an IFS officer, the candidate must have completed graduation only in any of the following subjects- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology. |
What is the educational qualification required to apply for the Indian Forest Services? | The candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from a UPSC |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
For Annual Calendar 2024: Click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the entrance exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:
1. Preliminary exam
2. Mains exam
3. Personality Test/Interview
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM: STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the IFS Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through IFS Examination
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
Short Term (30-45 days) Study Plan:
Week | General Studies | Civil Servies Aptitude Teat |
1st Week | Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement | Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, including communication skills |
2nd Week | Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | Logical reasoning and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem-solving |
3rd Week | Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc | General mental ability |
4th Week | Economic and Social Development : Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc, General issues on Environmental ecology | Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class 10th level), |
5th Week | General issues Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization, General Science | Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class 10th level) |
6th Week | Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test | Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test |
Note:- It is advisable to attempt a mini Mock Test on a daily basis to be thorough with the topic. To prepare for the Online test visit our Online Test Section click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS): TIPS & TRICKS
1. It is recommended that you read all notices thoroughly before beginning your preparation. Important dates, exam events, the IFS Selection process, and exam day rules will all be included in the announcement.
2. Prepare an effective exam study strategy, ensuring that all subjects are given equal priority. Spare some time for rest and leisure activities in between your preparations.
3. The traditional method of learning and studying might become tedious, and you may lose interest in your studies. Other learning approaches such as flashcards, flowcharts, and other visual aids are recommended.
4. It is not possible to prepare the current event parts in a single day. You should keep a notepad and update it often with the daily significant news from an exam standpoint. It is recommended that you listen to the brief news and not waste time listening to unrelated news based on debate unless the issue requires it.
5. When it comes to examinations, it is best to avoid procrastination and worry. Overthinking can lead to overly high levels of dread and anxiety, which can sabotage your preparedness
6. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is the full form of UPSC IFS? | The full form of UPSC IFS is UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS), which is one of the most competitive and prestigious All India Services. |
Where will the IFS training take place? | The IFS training will take place in Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy by the Central Government for two years. |
Can a graduate in any specialization become an IFS officer? | No, in order to become an IFS officer, the candidate must have completed graduation only in any of the following subjects- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology. |
What is the educational qualification required to apply for the Indian Forest Services? | The candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from a UPSC recognised university to apply for the IFoS exam. |
What is the selection process for Indian Forest Services? | The Union Public Service Commission is the conducting body for the IFoS exam: Prelims |
What are the facilities offered to IFS officers? | Some of the facilities offered to IFoS officers are Accommodation is very cheap rates, Household helpers, Vehicles, Free electricity and Free call services |
What are the various positions offered to an IFS officer? | Some of the posts that are offered to IFoS officers based on the results and promotion are- Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Conservator of Forests, Conservator of Forests and Deputy Conservator of Forests. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM APPLICATION FORM
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
When can i submit online application for a particular examination? | An applicant should apply for a particular examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. |
Is it necessary to fill up both the parts i.e. part-I and part-II of the application? | The applicant is required to first complete the part-I of the application and thereafter complete the part-II of the application. Both Part-I and Part-II of the application should be duly completed as per instructions. |
What is the procedure to pay the fee for the examination? | There are three options for the payment of fee-Pay By Cash in any branch of State Bank of India,OR Pay by credit/debit Card OR Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI. |
What should i do in case my Photo / Sign does not match with pixel sizes mentioned in UPSC guidelines? | UPSC is concerned with identification of a candidate at the Exam Hall based on the images uploaded by the candidate and not to cancel the candidature based on the size or color of ink used. |
Is an attempt in prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC exam? | Yes, an attempt in prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC exam. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM RECRUITMENT & NOTIFICATION
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
When is the exam notification released? | The exam notification for various posts under the Union Public Service Commission exam is generally released in the month of February every year. However, the release date is announced in the yearly UPSC calendar. |
How many times is the UPSC IFS recruitment held in a year? | It is an annual recruitment process and the official notification is released once every year. |
When are the exam dates for the recruitment released? | A calendar is released by the Commission at the beginning of every year, wherein the tentative schedule for all the exams is released by the conducting body. The final dates are released along with the official notification. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the examination? | Any candidate aspiring to apply for the exam must hold a degree from a Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification. Final-year students who are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the UPSC exam. |
What are the age limit criteria to apply for the civil services exam? | The applicant must not be more than 32 years of age and not be less than 21 years of age. However, age relaxations are available for specific categories. |
Are there a fixed number of attempts to apply for the UPSC Exam? | YES, FOR General – 6 attempts & OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel – 9 attempts & SC/ST – Unlimited Attempts. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IFS EXAM PATTERN
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is the scheme of selection for the IFS Exam? | There are three stages involved in the recruitment of an IFS Officer. These include: |
What is the exam pattern for the preliminary examination? | There are two compulsory General Studies papers in the preliminary examination, each of which carries 200 marks. Each paper is of 2 hours and is objective type |
Is there an option to give the paper in the Hindi language? | Yes, the question papers are set in both Hindi and English. |
Is the UPSC exam conducted online or offline? | The prelims and mains exam is conducted offline only. |
Where can I check the prelims and mains result? | The result for UPSC prelims and mains is released on the official website and there candidates can download the list of shortlisted candidates. |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
???????INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Indian Forest Service examination for the recruitment of officers in the Indian Forest Services. It is a national-level exam conducted in three phases - Preliminary, Main, and Interview. The Preliminary phase is covered under the Civil Services examination while the Main phase is conducted under the UPSC IFS examination.
The Indian Forest Service officer implies a variety of jobs in state forestry departments. It is one of the prestigious jobs that provide stable employment and good remuneration packages. Indian Forest Service Officers hold different positions in state forest departments.
UPSC IFS CAREER GROWTH
All candidates who pass the IFS selection process must complete a two-year training course at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA). After training, candidates are appointed Assistant Conservators of Forests (ACF). As candidates continue to work, they may receive multiple promotions over the years based on their skills and hard work. The list of positions candidates can achieve through promotions is below.
1. Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF/ DFO) (After 2-3 years of service)
2. Conservator of Forests (14-15 years of service)
3. Chief Conservator of Forests (5-6 years as Conservator)
4. Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF)
5. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)
5. Head of Forest Force (HoFF) (Awarded to one of the PCCFs)
However, the ranks and posts in the Central Deputation are different. They are as listed below:
1. Assistant Inspector General of Forests (AIGF)
2. Deputy Inspector General of Forests (DIGF)
3. Inspector General of Forests (IGF)
4. Additional Director General of Forests (ADGF)
5. Director General of Forests (DGF)
UPSC IFS JOB PROFILE
The job responsibilities are given below:
1. Manage the environmental concern in the forest.
2. Take steps for the conservation and protection of the forests.
3. Make the environment suitable for animals and plants.
4. Help the plants and animals during natural calamities.
5. Protect plants from human intrusion.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | UPSC Indian Forest Service examination |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
Exam level | National |
Exam frequency | Once a year |
Mode of the examination | Offline |
Stages of Exam | Prelims |
Exam Fees | General and OBC - Rs 100 Others - Nil |
Official website |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
Prelim Results | June 2023 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 26-11-2023 to 03-12-2023 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) SALARY STRUCTURE
Grade | Designation in State Gov. | Designation in GOI | Basic Monthly Salary |
Junior Time Scale |
LATEST UPDATE FOR INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
???????INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Indian Forest Service examination for the recruitment of officers in the Indian Forest Services. It is a national-level exam conducted in three phases - Preliminary, Main, and Interview. The Preliminary phase is covered under the Civil Services examination while the Main phase is conducted under the UPSC IFS examination.
The Indian Forest Service officer implies a variety of jobs in state forestry departments. It is one of the prestigious jobs that provide stable employment and good remuneration packages. Indian Forest Service Officers hold different positions in state forest departments.
UPSC IFS CAREER GROWTH
All candidates who pass the IFS selection process must complete a two-year training course at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA). After training, candidates are appointed Assistant Conservators of Forests (ACF). As candidates continue to work, they may receive multiple promotions over the years based on their skills and hard work. The list of positions candidates can achieve through promotions is below.
1. Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF/ DFO) (After 2-3 years of service)
2. Conservator of Forests (14-15 years of service)
3. Chief Conservator of Forests (5-6 years as Conservator)
4. Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF)
5. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)
5. Head of Forest Force (HoFF) (Awarded to one of the PCCFs)
However, the ranks and posts in the Central Deputation are different. They are as listed below:
1. Assistant Inspector General of Forests (AIGF)
2. Deputy Inspector General of Forests (DIGF)
3. Inspector General of Forests (IGF)
4. Additional Director General of Forests (ADGF)
5. Director General of Forests (DGF)
UPSC IFS JOB PROFILE
The job responsibilities are given below:
1. Manage the environmental concern in the forest.
2. Take steps for the conservation and protection of the forests.
3. Make the environment suitable for animals and plants.
4. Help the plants and animals during natural calamities.
5. Protect plants from human intrusion.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | UPSC Indian Forest Service examination |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
Exam level | National |
Exam frequency | Once a year |
Mode of the examination | Offline |
Stages of Exam | Prelims |
Exam Fees | General and OBC - Rs 100 Others - Nil |
Official website |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
Prelim Results | June 2023 |
Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
Exam Date (Mains) | 26-11-2023 to 03-12-2023 |
Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) SALARY STRUCTURE
Grade | Designation in State Gov. | Designation in GOI | Basic Monthly Salary |
Junior Time Scale | Assistant Conservator of Forests/ Assistant Deputy Conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 56,100 |
Senior Time Scale | Deputy conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 67,700 |
Junior Administrative Grade | Deputy conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 78,800 |
Selection Grade | Deputy conservator of Forests (Selection Grade) | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 1,18,500 |
Super Time Scale | Conservator of Forests/Chief Wildlife Warden | Deputy Inspector General of Forests | INR I,50,000 |
Senior Administrative Grade | Chief Conservator of Forests | Inspector General of Forests | INR 1,75,000 |
HAG Scale | Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests | - | INR 2,00,000 |
HAG+ Scale | Principal Conservator of Forests | Additional Director General of Forests | INR 2,05,400 |
Apex Scale | Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) | Director General of Forests | INR 2,25,000 |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) PERKS AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Along with their handsome pay packages, the officers of the Indian Forests Department get many additional perks and allowances.
1. House Allowance: The Government of India provides the employees with a house in the location of their posting to while their term where they have to shift with their families.
2. Travelling for Work: The post requires someone on the field to travel frequently from one place to another and the government bears all the travelling expenses apart from giving the travelling allowances.
3. Lease Allowance: The employees can opt for a lease accommodation upto a capped limit set by the government. However, this depends upon the location.
4. Mediclaim: The entire family of the officers receive a mediclaim for the entire term of the officer.
5. Transport: All the officers are designated to have a car and a driver to travel to their field services.
6. Bills: The government takes care of the phone, electricity, and water bills.
7. House help: All the officers also receive domestic help and a security guard for the houses they stay in.
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
STEPS TO FILL INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
The application process for UPSC IFS is completely online. The detailed steps are given below to help aspirants register for the exam:
Step-1: Visit the official website of UPSC and find the link to register for UPSC Civil Services. Click on the “apply here” button.
Step-2: Enter all the credentials which you are asked for in the first stage correctly, especially the contact details.
Step-3: Once you have filled up the form, you will be asked to verify the information before final submission. After the final submission, it cannot be changed. Once you submit, your registration ID and password for the UPSC website login will be sent to your registered mail and mobile number.
Step-4: Note these registration ID and password to log in to the website in the future for admit card, result, etc.
Step-5: Using the new login ID, re-login and start filling up the second step of the form. The second step includes all your educational background, category, and preference of the exam centre.
Step-6: You can choose up to 3 exam centres.
Step-7: Make sure all the information provided is correct and true to your knowledge before you finally submit the form in this step as well as they are unchangeable later.
Step-8: In the next part of the form, you have to upload your photo and signature.
Step-9: The last step is to pay the fees.
Step-10: After the fees have been successfully paid, you can download a copy of the application form and keep a print-out. It will be useful later in case there is any dispute with the admit card.
APPLICATION FEES
Category | Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | INR 100 |
SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates | Exempted |
PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE
Document | Size | Dimension |
Photograph | 20-50 kb | Passport Size |
Signature | 10-30 kb | 1.5-3.5 cm |
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM ADMIT CARD
The steps to download IFS admit card are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Click the 'Admit Card' link on the home page
Step 3: In the login panel, enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
Step 4: IFS admit card appears on the screen
Step 5: Download the admit card and take its printout
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM CENTRES
S. No | Exam Centre |
1 | AGARTALA |
2 | GORAKHPUR |
3 | PATNA |
4 | AGRA |
5 | GURGAON |
6 | PORTBLAIR |
7 | AHMEDABAD |
8 | HYDERABAD |
9 | PUDUCHERRY |
10 | AURANGABAD |
11 | JAIPUR |
12 | RANCHI |
13 | AURANGABAD |
14 | JAIPUR |
15 | SAMBALPUR |
16 | BENGALURU |
17 | JAMMU |
18 | SHILLONG |
For complete list of test centres- click here
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE (IFS) EXAM RESULT
The steps to download the scorecard are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official site
Step 2: Click on the link for downloading the scorecard
Step 3: Enter login credentials such as registration no/ roll no and password/ DOB
Step 4: IFS scorecard appears on the screen
Step 5: Download the scorecard and take its printout
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- click here
2. For Examination Notice- click here
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Overview
The IAS (Indian Forest Service) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to appoint officers for the All India Administrative Civil Service. There are about 24 services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc. The UPSC Selection process happens in 3 stages: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type) and Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written) and Interview (Personality Test).
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC 2023 examination is approximately 1105. Out of the 1105 UPSC vacancy 2023, 37 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability:
(i) 7 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for persons with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an IFS officer is mentioned in the table below:
IFS Salary Post Wise | |||
IFS Officer Rank | IFS Basic Pay | IFS Pay Level | Total Years of Service |
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary | Rs.56,100 | 10 | 1-4 years |
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary | Rs.67,700 | 11 | 5-8 years |
District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary | Rs.78,800 | 12 | 9-12 years |
District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director | Rs.1,18,500 | 13 | 13-16 years |
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IFS Annual Calander 2024 has been released on May 5, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 26th May 2024. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, CSE mains exam will start from 24th November 2024.
UPSC IFS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Overview
The IAS (Indian Forest Service) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to appoint officers for the All India Administrative Civil Service. There are about 24 services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc. The UPSC Selection process happens in 3 stages: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type) and Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written) and Interview (Personality Test).
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC 2023 examination is approximately 1105. Out of the 1105 UPSC vacancy 2023, 37 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability:
(i) 7 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for persons with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an IFS officer is mentioned in the table below:
IFS Salary Post Wise | |||
IFS Officer Rank | IFS Basic Pay | IFS Pay Level | Total Years of Service |
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary | Rs.56,100 | 10 | 1-4 years |
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary | Rs.67,700 | 11 | 5-8 years |
District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary | Rs.78,800 | 12 | 9-12 years |
District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director | Rs.1,18,500 | 13 | 13-16 years |
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary | Rs.1,44,200 | 14 | 16-24 years |
Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary | Rs.1,82,200 | 15 | 25-30 years |
Additional Chief Secretary | Rs.2,05,400 | 16 | 30-33 years |
Chief Secretary and Secretary | Rs.2,25,000 | 17 | 34-36 years |
Cabinet Secretary of India | Rs.2,50,000 | 18 | 37+ years |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Important Dates
Important dates related to the UPSC IFS examination are given in the table below.
Events | Important Exam Dates |
Date of Release of UPSC CSE 2023 Notification | 01.02.2023 |
Last Date for receipt of UPSC CSE 2023 Applications | 21.02.2023 |
Date of UPSC CSE Admit Card for Preliminary Exam 2023 | 08.05.2023 to 28.05.2023 |
Date of commencement of the UPSC CSE 2023 Preliminary Exam | 28.05.2023 |
Date of Commencement of Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | 15.09.2023 |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Who Can Apply
Nationality / Citizenship
To appear for the UPSC IFS exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
(a) A citizen of India,
(b) Or a subject of Nepal,
(c) Or a subject of Bhutan,
(d) Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
(e) Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.
Note:
(1) If you belong to categories b), c), d), and e), then you’d need a certificate issued by the govt. of India to be eligible.
(2) Also belonging to the b), c), d), and e). Categories will bar you from being eligible to be appointed to the Indian Foreign Services.
Age Limit
As per the IFS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IFS application form.
Relaxation of Upper age limit
Categories | Age relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ ST | 5 years |
Defense Services Personnel, who got disabled during operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers (CO) and ECOs/ SSCOs who will render at least five years Military Service as of August 1, 2021, and have been released | 5 years |
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as of 1st August 2021 | 5 years |
In the following cases: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability including acid attack, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, victims and muscular dystrophy, intellectual disability, autism, specific learning disability and mental illness |
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Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. | 5 years |
UPSC Number of Attempts Criteria
The number of times candidates are permitted to take the IFS exam is given in the below table:
Category | Number of Attempts |
General | 6 |
OBC | 9 |
SC/ST | No restriction |
Physically Handicapped (General) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | No restriction |
Educational Qualifications:
(i) The candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to take the UPSC exam.
(ii) Even those candidates who have written the final year exams of the qualifying exam (bachelor’s degree) and are awaiting results can apply. Also, candidates who would write the final exam are also eligible to apply for the IFS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the IFS mains exam.
(iii) In exceptional cases, the UPSC may allow a candidate who does not fall under the aforementioned categories if the candidate has passed an exam conducted by other institutions, the standard of which the UPSC is convinced justifies his/her admission to take the UPSC exam.
(iv) Those candidates with professional/technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are also eligible.
(v) MBBS candidates who have not yet completed their internship by the time of applying for the UPSC Mains will be given a provisional admission to take the mains, provided they submit a copy of the certificate from the concerned University/institution authority that they have passed the requisite final professional medical examination. At the time of the interview, such candidates will have to produce a certificate from the University/institution stating that they have completed all the requirements (including completion of internship) for the award of the medical degree.
Physical Standard
Applicants appearing for the UPSC IFS exam must be physically fit and have a sound mind. After the UPSC CSE personality test selected applicants undergo several medical tests at the medical center notified by the UPSC. Candidates must pass all the medical tests to get admitted to any of the services.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: How Can Apply
Steps to fill the Part I of the UPSC CSE application form
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC
Step 2: Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
Step 3: Click on Apply Online link.
Step 4: Click on the Civil Services Part-I registration.
Step 5: Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
Step 6: Fill in all basic information in the part-I application form such as Name Date of birth, Category, Gender, Email ID, Contact number, Permanent address, Marital status, Parents’ names, Community, Educational qualification etc.
Step 7: Once all the details are filled in, click on Continue. Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.
Steps to fill Part II of the UPSC CSE application form
Step 8: Pay the UPSC application fee
Step 9: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature.
Step 10: Enter the information related to fee payment details and the examination center.
Step 11: Click on the ‘I Agree’ button after reading the declaration.
Step 12: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number. Take a printout of the page.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Application Fees
The IFS Application fee can be paid offline as well as online. For online payment, candidates may use a credit card/debit card/Rupay card or Internet Banking Services. For offline payment, download the e-challan and submit the fee in cash at SBI bank branches on the next day itself. Here is the specified payable amount for all candidates:
Category | Application Fees |
GENERAL AND OBC | 100 |
SC/ST OR PWD | NIL |
FEMALE | NIL |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Exam Centres
The exam centers for the UPSC CSE Prelims examination are given below:
UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Centers | |||
Port Blair | Itanagar | Dispur | Jorhat |
Tirupati | Anantapur (Anantpur) | Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam |
Gaya | Patna | Chandigarh | Delhi |
Bilaspur | Raipur | Ahmedabad | Surat |
Rajkot | Faridabad | Gurgaon | Shimla |
Jammu | Srinagar | Ranchi | Banglore |
Dharwad | Dharwad | Kochi | Kozhikode (Calicut) |
Bhopal | Gwalior | Indore | Thiruvananthapuram |
Jabalpur | Mumbai | Nagpur | Aurangabad |
Nasik | Pune | Thane | Navi Mumbai |
Kolkata | Siliguri | Almora | Prayagraj |
Srinagar (UK) | Dehradun | Varanasi | Gautam Buddha Nagar |
Lucknow | Gorakhpur | Ghaziabad | Aligarh |
Aligarh | Agra | Agartala | Warangal |
Hyderabad | Vellore | Madurai | Tiruchirapalli |
Udaipur | Gangtok | Chennai | Coimbatore |
Jaipur | Jodhpur | Ajmer | Ludhiana |
Puducherry | Sambalpur | Cuttack | Kohima |
Aizawl | Shillong | Imphal | Leh |
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Scheme of Exam
1. The Preliminary examination for Indian Forest Service will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination.
2. UPSC IFS Preliminary exam will contain objective-type questions.
3. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
4. The UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination will be held in two papers of total 400 marks.
5. For each paper, 120 minutes will be allotted.
6. The question paper will be set both in Hindi & English.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Syllabus
General Studies
1. Current affairs
2. History of India and indian national movements
3. Indian and world geography
4. Indian polity and governance
5. Indian economy
6. General science
Civil Service Aptitude Test
1. Comprehension
2. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
3. Decision-making and problem-solving
4. General mental ability
5. Data interpretation
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Admission to Examination Centres
1. Candidates must not forget to take their admit card with ID proof and 2 recent colored photographs.
2. No use of electronic items, books, or watches allowed inside the examination hall.
3. Candidates should reach the examination center 1 hour prior to the commencement of the exam.
4. A rough sheet will be provided at the examination hall.
5. Candidates cannot leave the examination center without the conclusion of the UPSC IAS exam.
6. Candidates need to follow all the instructions given by the invigilator.
7. Candidates found with debarred items will be disqualified from the exam.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Admit Card
The important steps related to the UPSC IFS Exam Admit Card download are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2. Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.
Step 3. Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.
Step 4. Select any of the given two options – By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
Step 5. Enter registration ID and date of birth (if ‘By Registration ID’ is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if ‘By Roll Number’ is selected).
Step 6. Click on the Submit button.
Step 7. Download the UPSC admit card and take two printouts for the exam day.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Result
The steps to check the result of the UPSC IFS exam are as mentioned below:
Step-1: Candidates should visit the official website of UPSC.
Step-2: After landing on the website, scroll down and click on the ”UPSC Civil Services Result”.
Step-3: The UPSC Result PDF will open on the screen, which can be downloaded with a single click. It contains the list of roll numbers of the selected candidates.
Step-4: Press ‘Ctrl+F’ to search for any desired Roll number or Candidate roll number. If the name/number is located, then you are qualified or otherwise not.
Step-5: Download the UPSC Result and take a printout for future reference.
UPSC IFS Prelims 2023: Mode of Selection
The UPSC IFS selection process are as follows:
1. The first stage of UPSC CSE exam is Prelims.
2. The candidates who pass the Prelims exam have to appear for UPSC CSE Mains exam.
3. The UPSC Mains exam is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination.
4. Candidates who qualify Mains exam have to appear for Personality Tests/Interview Process.
5. The final selection will be based on the main examination and Interview session marks combined together.
6. After the candidates receive the allocation letter, they are given the fundamental training in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie for 15 weeks.
IMPORTANT LINK
1. For Official Website: Click here
2. For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
3. For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
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The Union Public Service Commission is the conducting body for the IFoS exam. Which is completed in three steps. Prelims, Mains, Personality Test. For full detail of UPSC IFS exam Recruitment process, exam fees and application process go to General information button which is given above.
Some of the facilities offered to IFoS officers are Accommodation is very cheap rates, Household helpers, Vehicles, Free electricity and Free call services. You can easily get all the information regarding promotions, salary structure and many more by clicking on the above general information button.
An applicant should apply for IFS examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. The step by step procedure to fill the online application form of UPSC IFS exam is available in the general information button above.
There are three options for the payment of fee-Pay By Cash in any branch of State Bank of India,OR Pay by credit/debit Card OR Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI. For all the information related to UPSC IFS Exam Fee and step by step process click on the general information button given above.
Yes, an attempt in IFS prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC exam.
The exam notification for various posts under the Union Public Service Commission exam is generally released in the month of February every year. However, the release date is announced in the yearly UPSC calendar. Click on the schedule button above to check the complete schedule of UPSC IFS exam notification.
It is an annual recruitment process of IFS exam and the official notification is released once every year. For access full information of UPSC IFS exam click on General information button above.
Any candidate aspiring to apply for the exam must hold a degree from a Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification. Final-year students who are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the UPSC exam. You will get all the necessary information related to UPSC IFS exam such as age limit, educational qualification, etc. By clicking on the eligibility tab given above.
The applicant must not be more than 32 years of age and not be less than 21 years of age in IFS Exam. For detailed information of UPSC IFS exam age limit please click on above Eligibility button.
YES, In the IFS exam FOR General – 6 attempts & OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel – 9 attempts & SC/ST – Unlimited Attempts.
There are two compulsory General Studies papers in the IFS preliminary examination, each of which carries 200 marks. Each paper is of 2 hours and is objective type. To know full detail about UPSC IFS Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
Yes, the question papers are set in both Hindi and English language in IFS exam. You can check all the detailed information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in UPSC IFS exam by clicking on the format button given above.
The result for UPSC prelims and mains is released on the UPSC official website and there candidates can download the list of shortlisted candidates. Click on general information tab above for step by step process to check UPSC IFS Exam Result.
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