UPSC IFS Examination 2024 -The registration process for the UPSC IFS Exam 2024 commenced on February 14, 2024. Candidates interested in applying for the Indian Forest Service Examination can do so through the official website of UPSC.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), situated at Dholpur House, New Delhi, is set to conduct a preliminary screening test for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2024, aimed at recruiting Indian Forest Service Officers (Advertisement No. 06/2024-IFoS).
The UPSC will conduct the Screening Test for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2024 through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, scheduled for May 26, 2024. Significant changes have been made to the pattern of the Indian Forest Service Examination 2024. Aspiring candidates for the IFS Examination 2024 are required to participate in the Indian Civil Service Examination (Preliminary) 2024. The Main Examination is anticipated to take place in November 2024.
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UPSC IFS Examination 2024 details
Job Vacancies: Approximately 150 posts available (including 9 for PH category)
Age Requirement: Applicants should be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years old as of August 1, 2024. The upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories as specified in the Notice.
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university with at least one of the subjects, namely Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical fitness requirements outlined in the notice.
Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts allowed for different categories are:
- (i) General Category – 6 attempts,
- (ii) OBC – 9 attempts, and
- (iii) SC/ST – No limit.
Examination Plan: The Indian Forest Service Examination will consist of two successive stages:
- (i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, and
- (ii) Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the final selection of candidates for the Indian Forest Service.
See also –Â Job Vacancies by Public Service Commission across India.
Exam Pattern for Indian Forest Service Examination 2024
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Studies 1 | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies 2 | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
Mains Exam Pattern for UPSC IFoS 2023 Exam
| Name of the papers | Total marks allotted | Time Duration |
| Paper 1 (General English) | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 (General Knowledge) | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6 | 200 | 3 hours |
Marking Scheme for IFOS Notification 2024
| Stage | Total marks | Marks awarded | Marks deducted |
| Prelims | 400 | 1 | -1/3 |
| Mains | 1400 | – | – |
| Personality test | 300 | – | – |
Application Fee for UPSC IFS Exam 2024
Candidates applying for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, except for Female/SC/ST/PH candidates who are exempt from the fee, need to pay a fee of ₹100/-. This fee can be deposited in any branch of SBI by cash or through net banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit card.
How To Apply for UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2024?
All candidates are required to apply online in the prescribed format from 14/02/2024 to 05/03/2024 until 6:00 PM. The application can be submitted at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php. Detailed information about the examination and instructions can be found on the UPSC Online website under Guidelines to the Candidates at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php.
- Visit the official website.
- Choose the “Exam Notification: Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 through CS(P) Examination 2024” link.
- Click on “Click Here” to access the login box.
- Log in with your credentials in the new window and click submit.
- Fill out the UPSC IFS Application Form 2024 and upload the required documents.
- Download and take a printout of the document for future reference.
Detailed Information for UPSC IFS Vacancy 2024
Candidates can find comprehensive details about the UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2024, including information on application registration, examination venues, and the syllabus, by visiting the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-IFSP-24-engl-140224.pdf.
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