I want to apply for the IFS exam so can you please tell me the eligibility criteria required for this?

Indian Forest Service Examination is commonly known as UPSC IFS Exam.

It is combined competitive exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission during the month of July.

UPSC publish its official notification in the month of February.

Eligibility:
Graduation degree with one of the subjects named Animal Husbandry, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering etc.

Age Limit:
The age limit is 21 to 30 years
The upper age limit relaxation will also be applicable as per the Government reservation rules.

Number of Attempts:
The candidates who belong to general categories only have 6 attempts to apply for IFS exam.

The schedules caste’s category have unlimited attempts to apply.

OBC category can apply for 9 times


Structure
Preliminary & Main Exam

Preliminary Exam
2 Papers (200 marks each)

Main Exam
6 Papers (Total 1400 marks)

Interview
300 Marks


IFS Exam Syllabus

Attached Files

IFS Exam Syllabus.pdf (217.8 KB, 79 views)