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UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination

UPSC; Entry: Bachelor degree with at least one of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry…; Subjects: Shared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyAnnual calendar; dates can be revised
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsShared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Prelims through Civil Services Examination; IFoS Main written examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
Important notesEntry qualification: Bachelor degree with at least one of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology; OR agriculture, forestry or engineering degree. Recorded subjects/scope: Shared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects. Selection sequence: Prelims through Civil Services Examination; IFoS Main written examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
How to check official noticesUPSC examination notifications / archives, calendars, written results and final results. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationBachelor degree with at least one of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology; OR agriculture, forestry or engineering degree.
Marks or subjectsRecognised qualifying degree; no universal percentage.
Reference minimum age21
Reference maximum age32
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityNationality / eligibility-certificate categories as specified in the notice.
Age conditions21 to under 32 at the notified examination-year cut-off.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsCommon Civil Services Prelims but separate IFoS application / Mains and subject eligibility. Attempt / category limits apply.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Prelims through Civil Services ExaminationWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: Shared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects.

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02IFoS Main written examinationWritten examinationDetails

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03Personality TestInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Shared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects.

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04Final recommendationOutcome / verificationDetails

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Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

General EnglishMarks 300Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral English
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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General KnowledgeMarks 300Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral Knowledge
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional paper 1Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsPermitted optional subjects
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional paper 2Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsPermitted optional subjects
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional paper 3Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsPermitted optional subjects
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional paper 4Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsPermitted optional subjects
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Prelims through Civil Services ExaminationDetails
Subjects / sectionsShared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects
Paper formatWritten examination

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Examination documents and reference resources

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UPSC Civil Services Examination scheme reference
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Agriculture Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Agriculture Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Agricultural Engineering Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Agricultural Engineering Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Botany Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Botany Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Chemistry Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Chemistry Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Chemical Engineering Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Chemical Engineering Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Civil Engineering Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Civil Engineering Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Forestry Paper - I
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Forestry Paper - II
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Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 / Geology Paper - I
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UPSC official previous-year papers (select this examination and year)
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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UPSC current exam calendarwww.upsc.gov.in
UPSC exam notifications archivewww.upsc.gov.in
Official examination / programme portalwww.upsc.gov.in
Conducting organisation websitewww.upsc.gov.in
Previous-year question papers — official archivecms.upsc.gov.in
Catalogue verification notes (1)
  • Numeric examination pattern not fully transcribed

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination

Who conducts UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination?

Bachelor degree with at least one of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology; OR agriculture, forestry or engineering degree. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Shared CSE prelims; English, general knowledge and two permitted optional subjects The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Prelims through Civil Services Examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination dates?

Open the official source and use Check publisher dates for unverified date mentions. Application windows and exams can change; only a current official notice confirms them.

Disclaimer — UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination

This UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.