UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) 2014 Notification

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has begun the application process for the Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) 2014.

Plan of Examination

The Indian Forest Service Examination will consist of two successive stages:

(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination; and

(ii) Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the Indian Forest Service. 

Applications are now invited for the Preliminary Examination only. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2014 is scheduled to be held on August 24, 2014.

Those who are interested and eligible can apply before June 30, 2014.

Candidates who will be declared by the Commission to have qualified for admission to the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination will have to apply again, in the Online Detailed Application Form which would be made available on the UPSC website after declaration of Results of Preliminary Examination.

The Main Examination is likely to be held in November, 2014.

Eligibility for IFS

Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology from a recognised University.

or

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering from a recognised University.

Age should be between 21 to 32 years as on August 1, 2014.

How to Apply

Candidates are required to apply online only by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in

Important Dates

Online Applications can be filled upto: 30th June 2014 till 11.59 PM
Date of Preliminary Examination: August 24, 2014