UPSC IFS Exam Eligibility
Exam on : 04 Oct 2020 - 28 Feb 2021
UPSC IFS Exam Eligibility
Aspirants desiring to sit for the IFS exam organized by the UPSC have to meet specific norms to get eligible for the entrance. Below mentioned are the specifications that they need to attain.
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Nationality –Applicants wishing to sit for the IFS exam must be a citizen of India. Apart from that, the subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee are also fit for applying.
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Educational Qualification – To sit for the IFS entrance examination, a candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in any one subjects, namely, Botany, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Mathematics, Geology, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Agriculture or Forestry from a well-known university or parallel to it.
Candidates appearing for their graduation examination are also fit for applying. Check the official website for more information. -
Age Limit – Candidates sitting for the IFS exam must be more than 21 years of age, but less than 32 years of age. However, age relaxation facility exists depending upon the category of the applicant.
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SC/ST – 5 years
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OBC – 3 years
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People of Jammu and Kashmir (Domiciled during 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989) -5 years
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Ex-Servicemen who have rendered a minimum of 5 years Military Service – 5 years
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ECOs/SSCOs – 5 years
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Physically Disabled Persons – 10 years
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Physical Criteria – Candidates must be physically fit, matching the standards for admission to the Indian Forest Service exam. Checking the official website can give you further details on this aspect.
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Number of Attempts – The peak number of attempts restricted for the applicants is mentioned below.
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General Candidates – 6 attempts
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SC/ST Candidates– No restriction
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OBC Candidates – 9 attempts
Physically Disabled – 9 attempts
UPSC IFS Exam Selection Process
Every year the commission adopts a particular way and rule to recruit candidates via the IFA entrance exam. The same pattern is structured below.
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Students successfully registering for the IFS exam in the official portal of the conducting authority are eligible to sit for the prelims exam.
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Applicants showing their efficiency in the prelims will be shortlisted for the mains.
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Candidates performing well in the mains examination will be elected for the final stage of the recruitment process.
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Candidates proving themselves in the interview phase will be finally selected as Officers for the IFS under the UPSC.
UPSC IFS Exam Exam Pattern
The UPSC adopts a specific pattern for organizing the IFS exam, held annually. The same is structured below:
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Stages |
Type |
Mode |
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Prelims Exam (Stage I) |
Objective type |
Online |
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Mains Exam (Stage II) |
Descriptive type |
Offline |
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Interview Phase (Stage III) |
A person’s personality is assessed. |
Offline |
UPSC IFS Exam FAQs
Who is the conducting authority of the IFS exam?
The UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission organizes the IFS or the Indian Forest Service exam.
What is the UPSC IFS exam?
The UPSC IFS is one of the most strongly desired exams, held annually to employ the folks enthusiastic in forest services. It is regulated via three stages, namely, prelims exam, mains exam, and the interview phase.
How many vacancies are available for the recruitment of the 2020 UPSC IFS exam?
The commission has released 90 seats accessible (approximately) for the job employment under the IFS or the Indian Forest Service.
Does the IFS exam involve any negative marking scheme of evaluation?
Yes. For every wrong attempt, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
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