UPSC IFoS Notification 2024, Exam Dates and Latest Update

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024

The UPSC IFoS Notification 2024 will be released on 14^th February 2024. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the IFoS exam offers a great career opportunity for individuals passionate about forestry and environmental conservation. The Indian Forest Service (IFoS) is a prestigious civil service in India, dedicated to conserving and sustainably managing the nation’s extensive forest resources. The UPSC IFoS Notification 2024 will contain necessary details such as total vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam centre names and other details.

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: Overview

The UPSC Calendar has been out on official website on 25^th June. According to the calendar, the application form of UPSC Indian Forest Service 2024 will be available from 14^th February 2024 till 3^rd March 2024. Some other details about the exam and conducting body are: –

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination
Commonly Known As	UPSC IFoS Exam
Exam Conducting Commission	Union Public Service Commission
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Exam Level	National
Educational Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	21 years – 32 years
Stages of Exam	Prelims, Mains, Personality Test
Exam Mode	Offline
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	General and OBC – Rs 100 Others – Nil

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: Important Dates

The UPSC has released the exam calendar on 25^th June 2023. To know more about the important dates of Indian Forest Services notification and exam, refer the below table: –

Events	Dates
IFoS Notification 2024	14th February 2024
Online Registration	14th February 2024
Last Date to Fill Application	3rd March 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment	**To be announced
IFoS Prelims Admit Card	**To be announced
IFoS Prelims Exam 2024	26th May 2024
IFoS Prelims Result 2024	**To be announced
IFoS Mains Admit Card	**To be announced
IFoS Mains Exam 2024	24th November 2024
IFoS Mains Result 2024	**To be announced
Personality Test	**To be announced
Final IFoS Result 2024	**To be announced

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Make sure to carefully read the eligibility criteria mentioned in the UPSC IFoS Notification 2024, in order to avoid any kind of problem while filling the form. These are the key eligibility criteria for the UPSC IFoS examination: –

Nationality:

• Must be a citizen of India, or
• Subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement, or
• Person of Indian origin migrating from specific countries with the intent to settle permanently.

Age Limit and Relaxation:

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 32 years
• Age relaxation:

SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Jammu and Kashmir residents (Jan 1, 1980, to Dec 31, 1989)	5 years
Defence Service Personnel	5 years
Ex-servicemen	5 years
PwD	10 years

Educational Criteria:

• Graduation in specific subjects: Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.
• Candidates appearing in their degree exam are eligible but must provide passing details for the next stage.

Restriction on Attempts:

Category	Number of Attempts
General	6
SC/ST	No restrictions
OBC	9
PwD (OBC/General)	9
PwD (SC/ST)	Unlimited

Physical Fitness Criteria:

Criteria	Men	Women
Height Minimum (with 5 cm relaxation)	163 cm	150 cm
Chest Expansion Minimum (with 5 cm expansion)	84 cm	79 cm
Eyesight (Distant Vision)	6/6 or 6/9	6/6 or 6/9
Ears (Hearing Frequency)	Good listening with normal ear cavity (Impairment should not be more than 30 decibels)	Good listening with normal ear cavity (Impairment should not be more than 30 decibels)
Nasal (Stammering)	No stammering issues while talking	No stammering issues while talking
Blood Pressure (Age 22-34)	122-127	Not applicable
Misc (Pregnancy during medical test)	Not applicable	Women should not be pregnant
Walking Test	25 km in 4 hours	15 km in 4 hours

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: Application Guidelines

Refer to the UPSC IFoS Notification 2024 for a thorough understanding of the application process. Follow the below steps to successfully complete the UPSC IFoS Application form for 2024:

• Go to the official Indian Forest Service (IFoS) website.
• Find the Detailed Application Form for Indian Forest Examination.
• Review the official notification for essential dates and eligibility criteria.
• Go to the UPSC home page and click on the registration link.
• Provide necessary information during the registration process.
• Ensure the authenticity of uploaded documents with current information.
• Finish the payment step after filling out the application form.
• Take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: Application Fees

Before moving ahead, understand the UPSC IFoS 2024 Application Fees details:

Category	Application Fee (Rs.)
General/OBC	100
SC/ST/PH and Women candidates	Exempted

Payment Methods:

• Deposit the fee in any Branch of SBI by cash.
• Use SBI net banking.
• Use credit card or debit card.

UPSC IFoS Notification 2024: FAQ