UPSC IFS Exam Syllabus

Exam on : 04 Oct 2020 - 28 Feb 2021

UPSC IFS Exam Syllabus

Every year the IFS entrance examination conducted by the UPSC bears a specific syllabus containing some particular subject matters. Check the table below to know more details.

IFS exam syllabus for Preliminary exam

General Studies

Aptitude Test

Indian National Movement, Indian Polity and Governance, General Science, Economic, and Social Development, General Issues on Bio-Diversity, Current Events of National and International importance, Environmental Ecology and Climate change, and Indian and World Geography.

Linear Equation, Permutation and Combination, Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Average Percentage, Mixture and Allegations, Quadratic Equation, Mensuration, and Simplification.  

 

IFS exam syllabus for mains exam

  • Paper 1 – Essay.

  • Paper 2 – General Studies 1: Indian Heritage and Culture, Geography, and History of the World, Society. 

  • Paper 3 – General Studies 2: Governance, Social Justice, Polity, and Constitution.

  • Paper 4 – General Studies 3: Integrity and Ethics.

  • Paper 5 – Optional Subject: Paper 1

  • Paper 6 – Optional Subject: Paper 2

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.

  • Students successfully registering for the IFS exam in the official portal of the conducting authority are eligible to sit for the prelims exam.

  • Applicants showing their efficiency in the prelims will be shortlisted for the mains.

  • Candidates performing well in the mains examination will be elected for the final stage of the recruitment process.

  • Candidates proving themselves in the interview phase will be finally selected as Officers for the IFS under the UPSC.

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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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