Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam is the Forestry service of India conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Indian Foreign Services Tips for Preparation

Candidates need to pay special attention while getting ready for a critical exam like IFS Main.

Plan your study properly to focus on weak areas

Refer the best books – use useful books which can help you prepare for the exam in less time

Study previous question papers to get better idea about the exam pattern

Managing your time is super important.

Keep a track on your time while solving previous question papers to check your speed

Discussion with people who are appearing for the IFS exam

If your speed is not good, work on it by setting a fix time to answer a question or solve a question paper

Get your doubts clarified by experts

Stay positive, relax and stay motivated

Scheme of UPSC IFS Examination

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Main Examination (Written Test and Interview)

IFS Main Exam Pattern

The IFS Main exam consists of six papers which are descriptive in nature.

Candidates need to answer the questions in English only.

Question paper too will be set only in English language.

The grand total marks for the IFS Written Exam is 1400 marks.

General English and General Knowledge papers will carry 300 marks each and Optional papers will carry 200 marks each.

Paper I – General English

Paper II – General Knowledge

Total Marks: 1,700