UPSC IFS Notification 2025 Out at upsconline.gov.in, Check Details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Check UPSC IFS Notification 2025, vacancy, application form, exam date, age limit, eligibility.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Aspiring candidates can now apply for the IFS prelims exam through the official website, upsc.gov.in. The online registration process has begun, and the last date to submit the application form is February 11, 2025.

This article provides detailed information about the notification, including eligibility criteria, application fee, important dates, and step-by-step instructions to apply.

UPSC IFS Notification 2025

UPSC IFS Notification 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam Notification 2025 on its official website, marking the commencement of the application process.

Aspect	Details
Exam Name	Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Notification Release Date	January 22, 2025
Application Start Date	January 22, 2025
Application End Date	February 11, 2025
Last Date for OTR Changes	February 18, 2025
Total Vacancies	150

UPSC IFS Notification 2025 PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the 2025 IFS Notification on January 22, 2025. The notification is available on the official website.

UPSC IFS Notification 2025 PDF Download

Steps to Apply for UPSC IFS Examination 2025

Visit the Official Website: Go to upsconline.gov.in.
Register on OTR Platform:
- First-time applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Once registered, candidates can use the same credentials for all future UPSC examinations.
Log In and Fill the Application Form:
- Log in using your OTR credentials.
- Fill out the online application form for the Indian Forest Service Exam.
Provide Accurate Details: Enter personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
Pay the Application Fee: Make the payment using the preferred online payment mode.
Review and Submit: Double-check all details before submitting the application form.

UPSC IFS Application Fee

Candidates who are filling out the UPSC IFS Application Form 2024 need to pay the Application Fee while filling the form which has been mentioned below for all categories of candidates in the table:

UPSC IFS Application Fee
Category	Fee
General and OBC	Rs 250
SC/ST and Female	Exempted

UPSC IFS Eligibility Criteria

The nationality, educational requirement, age requirements, and number of attempts are the four main qualifying criteria that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has established for the UPSC IFS Civil Services Examination. The following section goes into further detail about the UPSC IFS Eligibility Criteria.

UPSC IFS Age Limit

On August 1, 2024, the year of the exam, candidates must be at least 21 years old and no older than 32. Candidates from reserved groups, however, are given age concessions in the higher age range. The following table shows the age relaxation:

UPSC IFS Age Limit
Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex. Servicemen	5 years
Ex. Defence Services	5 years
Differently-abled Candidates	10 years

UPSC IFS Education Qualification

Graduation degree in fields of animal husbandry and veterinary science, botany, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, statistics, or zoology.
The UPSC IFS exam is also open to candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, or engineering.

UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2025

The Civil Service examination consists of three components: the preliminary, main, and interview. A candidate must pass each level to move on to the next. The following is the UPSC IFS Exam Pattern:

UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2025 for Prelims
Papers	Subject		Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Paper-I	General Studies		200	2 hrs
Paper-II	Civil Services Aptitude Test		200	2 hrs
UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2024 for Mains
Paper		Subject			Marks
Paper-I		Essay writing			250
Paper-II		Indian Art and Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society			250
Paper-III		Indian Governance, Constitution of India, Indian Polity, Social Justice & International Relations)			250
Paper-IV		Science and Technology, Indian Economy, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management			250
Paper-V		Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude			250
Paper-VI		Optional Subject – Paper I			250
Paper-VII		Optional Subject – Paper II			250

UPSC IFS Interview

Those candidates clearing the main exam will be shortlisted for the interview when their personalities will be examined. The interview is the final stage, which is 275 marks.

UPSC IFS Syllabus 2025

Given the size of the curriculum, it is essential to understand the crucial subjects and to plan accordingly. For a comprehensive curriculum for the UPSC IFS 2025 exam, aspirants can also consult the UPSC official website.

UPSC IFS Syllabus for Prelims
Paper in Prelims	Detailed Syllabus for Prelims
General Paper – 1	Current affairs that are of national as well as international importance Indian Freedom Struggle Movements Physical, Social and Economic Geography of World and India is particularly important Polity and governance- Indian Constitution, Local Govt, System of Politics in India, fundamental rights, etc. Indian Economy – Economic and social development, demographics of poverty and unemployment, employment, inclusion, and social sector initiatives. Environment and Ecology – Biodiversity, social issues related to the environment, climate change, on a generic basis, and subject specialization is not required. General Science.
General Paper – 2	English comprehension Communication and interpersonal skills Logical and analytical reasoning Problem-solving and decision-making-based questions General mental ability Basic Maths Basic English language, grammar, and vocabulary

UPSC IFS Syllabus for Mains

For Paper I (General English), candidates must compose an English essay. In order to assess their grasp of the English language and word choice, they will also be asked extra questions. Usually, passages are designated as précis or summary.
Paper II (General Knowledge) covers Indian politics, including its political structure and Constitution, as well as its history and geography.
The optional subject that the candidates have selected will be used in Papers III and IV.
The candidates’ optional subjects will be represented in the syllabuses for Papers V and VI.

The UPSC IFS Mains test has an extensive syllabus. The UPSC IFS Mains Exam Syllabus may be found in detail by clicking on the Link.

UPSC IFS List of Optional Subjects

Each applicant is required to select two optional subjects, and the table below lists the combinations that the UPSC does not permit for the IFS exam.

UPSC IFS List of Optional Subjects

Agriculture

Agricultural Engineering

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

Botany

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Forestry

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Statistics

Zoology

Geology

Chemistry

UPSC IFS Notification 2025

Who is eligible for Forest Service Preliminary Exam 2025?

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, forestry or engineering.

What is the age limit for Indian Forest Service 2025?

UPSC IFS Eligibility Criteria states that a candidate should be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 32 years to apply for UPSC Indian forest services.

Is it difficult to crack Indian Forest Service exam?

No, it is one of the toughest exams in India but not impossible to crack.

Can I become forest officer without UPSC?

To become a forest officer, one needs to clear the UPSC exam including Prelims, Mains, Interview, and training.

What is best age for IFS?

Eligibility for the examination is that the candidate should be between 21 and 32 years old and should have completed a bachelor's degree in any field .