UPSC IFS Mains Exam Syllabus

Exam on : 28 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021

UPSC IFS Mains Exam Syllabus

The UPSC conducts the IFS entrance, which possesses a definite curriculum involving some specific subject affairs. Check the details below:

IFS exam syllabus forMains 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 Mains Exam Selection Process

As per the Union Public Service Commission, there is a strict protocol for registering candidates for the IFS examination.

  • Students have to be successful in registering themselves for the IFS exam in the official portal of the conducting authority.

  • Candidates accomplishing this task will be allowed to sit for the prelims exam.

  • Applicants performing well in the prelims will get shortlisted for the mains. 

  • Candidates showing efficiency in the mains examination will be shortlisted again by the commission for the recruitment process's final stage. 

  • 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 Mains Exam FAQs

Who governs the IFS entrance exam?

The UPSC organizes the IFS or the Indian Forest Service entrance exam.

What is the IFS exam?

The IFS entrance exam is a national level entrance, held once in a year to hire Officers under the IFS. It comprises three stages, namely, prelims exam, mains exam, and the interview phase.

What is the number of vacant seats accessible for the 2020 IFS exam recruitment?

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 issues?

Yes. For each inaccurate attempt, there will be a 1/3 marks deduction.

What is the number of stages a candidate needs to come to get qualified as an IFS Officer?

To get employed as IFS Officers, candidates need to accomplish three phases: prelims, mains, and an interview phase.

When will the UPSC organize the mains exam for the 2020 IFS Officers recruitment?

The UPSC is likely to conduct the 2020 IFS Officer’s mains exam on 28th February 2021.

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