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UPSC IFS

UPSC IFS

Union Public Service Commission Indian Forest Service Exam

Eligibility

The primary criterion taken into account revolves around the aspirant's nationality. The specifics of this criterion are:

  • The applicant should have Indian citizenship, or
  • The applicant should be a national of Nepal or Bhopal, or
  • Applicants might be Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and intended to settle in the country permanently, or
  • They may also be individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from countries such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Vietnam, and so on, with the plan to reside in India permanently.
  • It should be noted that for the recruitment process, all aspirants, excluding Indian citizens, need to present a validity certificate issued by the Indian Government.

Candidates should be between 21 and 32 years of age as of August 1, 2020, within the examination year. Their birthdate should not precede August 2, 1988, and should not surpass August 1, 1999.

FAQ

Ques. Who is eligible to take the UPSC IFoS Examinations?
Ans.
The Indian Forest Service (IFoS) exam is taken by the Union Public Service Commission. The official notification of the UPSC IFoS exam has been issued for almost 110 vacant posts.

Ques. How much weight does the UPSC IFoS Interview round carry?
Ans.
After completing the Mains examination, eligible candidates will be called for an interview session, which is conducted for a total of 300 marks. Subsequently, these candidates will undergo a physical examination.

Ques. Does the Stage 1 Prelims of the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) serve as a qualifying round?
Ans.
Indeed, the Preliminary examination serves as a qualifying assessment, and this is true for both the UPSC IFoS and UPSC IAS Prelims exams. They consist of two papers - GS I and CSAT, both of which feature objective questions. Additionally, each item in the General Studies paper is allocated 2 marks.

Ques. What are the necessary educational qualifications to qualify for the Indian Forest Services?
Ans.
To be eligible to apply for the IFoS exam, the candidates are required to possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, awarded by a university recognized by the UPSC.

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