Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) once in a year .Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) once in a year.


Examination pattern :

Paper I - General English 300 Marks
Paper II - General Knowledge 300 Marks
Paper III, IV, V & VI - Any two subjects to be selected from the list of optional subjects set out below. Each subject will have two papers.
200 Marks for each paper
Total marks for written examination 1400 Marks



General English Syllabus

The English paper would consist of an essay and passages to write summary.
The standard level of papers in General English and General Knowledge are designed for a Science or Engineering graduate of an Indian University.
Other questions are designed to test general understanding of English and everyday use of words.

General Knowledge

Current Event of National and International importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and world Geography
Indian polity and Governance
Economic and social Development
General Science

Optional subjects

Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Statistics
Zoology