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Agriculture, Forestry & Environment
Central Government Competitive Exam
Group A

Indian Forest Service Examination

AKA: UPSC IFoS
Department: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

About the Examination

National level competitive examination conducted by UPSC for recruitment to the Indian Forest Service, one of the three All India Services.

Recruiting Authority

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

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Posts & Vacancies

Assistant Conservator of Forests
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Conservator of Forests
Chief Conservator of Forests

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Criteria

Required Level

Degree

Stream / Discipline

Forestry / Agriculture / specified Science subjects

Specialization

Bachelor's degree with prescribed science/agriculture/forestry subjects

Age Limits

Min Age

21

Max Age

40

Age Relaxations
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • OBC (NCL): +3 years
  • PwBD: +10 years

Demographics & Eligibility

Nationality

Citizen of India

Domicile

Not Required

Gender

Any Gender

Marital Status

No Specific Requirement

Allowed Categories

UR + SC + ST + OBC

Physical Standards

Physical Test Required

No

Medical Standards

Medical Exam Required

No

Medical Standard

Departmental medical fitness standard

Vision

Post-specific vision standard as prescribed

Special Quotas

EWS: Yes
PwBD: Yes
Ex-Servicemen: Yes

Selection Process

1

Written Examination

WRITTEN_EXAM
MERIT_OR_SHORTLIST
2

IFoS Main Examination

OTHER
VERIFY
3

Interview

INTERVIEW
MERIT

Current Cycle

Latest available dates

Application StartTBA
Application EndTBA
Exam DateTBA
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