UPSC IFS Exam 2020 – Indian Forest Service Exam 2020 Dates
Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2020 Notification. Dates for IFS 2020 – Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) exam through CS(P) Examination 2020 has been announced. Check Below for More Details. Indian Forest Service – also known as IFS or IFoS exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission of the Govt of India. It is one of the most prestigious govt exams that biology students can write.
The exam format is similar to the IPS – Indian Police service or the IAS – Indian Administrative Service exam. Candidates require to attempt the preliminary exam first. Upon qualifying the prelims one can appear for the main Indian Forest service exam.
UPSC Indian Forest Service Exam 2020 – UPSC IFS Exam 2020 Schedule/ Dates Announced :
| Exam Name | Date of Notification | Deadline to Apply | Date of IFS 2020 Exam | Duration of Exam |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 through CS(P) Examination 2020 – IFS Exam 2020 | 12.02.2020 | 03.03.2020 | 31.05.2020 (SUNDAY) |
1 DAY |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2020 IFS Main 2020 | 22.11.2020 (SUNDAY) |
10 DAYS |
Indian Forest Service 2020 Exam Pattern
The Indian Forest Service Examination will consist of two
successive stages (vide Appendix I Section-I below:(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.
No of Vacancies: The number of vacancies to be filled on the results of the exam is expected to be approximately 90. The number of vacancies is subject to change each year.
Eligibility for Indian Forest Service Exam 2020
Educational Qualification Required: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
No of Attempts for IFS Exam 2020: Every candidate appearing at the Examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted six attempts at the examination. T&C Apply*.
Keep a check on this page for More details about the Indian Forest Service 2020 exam for Biology students. Official Notification for IFS 2020 will be released soon.
Indian Forest Service Exam Previous Year Question Papers
microbiology candidate can apply this post?
Will BSc Horticulture students be able to apply for the examination?
Yes
I m holder of bachelor degree but I had a subject of geography, so can I fill for it??
yes
I am completing the bachelor degree in the year 2020. Can I fill for it????
Thankfully the exam dates for the UPSC Indian Forest Service are announced. Now the aspirants will have enough time to prepare for the exam. The best part is it is scheduled on Sundays, making it very easy and convenient. All the best candidates and hope you come out in flying colors.