UPSC IFS 2024: IFS Final Result 2023 Declared

UPSC IFS 2023 Final Result has been announced on the official website upsconline.nic.in. The UPSC IFS Final Result 2023 was out on May 8, 2024. A total of 147 candidates have qualified the exam, out of which Ritvika Pandey has scored the AIR 1. Applicants who took the exam are advised to follow the link shared below to access the scorecard.

IFS Prelims exam will be conducted on May 26, 2024. UPSC Mains 2024 exam date is Nov 24, 2024. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Indian Forest Service Exam 2024 on its official website.

Candidates with particular educational credentials, including a Bachelor's degree in the areas mentioned in the notification, and an age range of 21 to 32 years on Aug 1st, 2024, can apply for these positions.

Important Note: The UPSC IFS Interview 2023 date has been announced and shall be held from April 22 to May 1, 2024. The interview schedule was out on Mar 28, 2024. Applicants can find the roll-number-wise schedule on the commission's website.

UPSC IFS 2024 notification includes the total number of vacancies for the Indian Forest Service test, as well as other pertinent information. Approximately 150 openings are scheduled to be filled through the recruitment drive. Applicants who match the UPSC IFS 2024 eligibility criteria can apply at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC IFS Final Result 2023

The Union Public Service Commission has released the final results on its official website upsc.gov.in. The final IFS 2023 merit list is determined by the marks obtained by applicants in the IFS mains exam and interview. The UPSC IFS Final Result 2023 was out on May 9, 2024. A total of 147 candidates have passed, out of which Ritvika Pandey has secured AIR 1.

UPSC IFS result 2023 pdf contains the names and roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates. A total of 51 candidates are in provisional. The marks of these candidates will be made available 15 days from the date of the result declaration.

Steps to Check the UPSC IFS 2023 Result

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check their UPSC IFS Result 2023:

• Step 1: To check UPSC Indian Forest Service results, go to the official website upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on the UPSC IFS Prelims Result 2024 link available under the latest announcements sections.
• Step 3: A new PDF file will open which will have the names and roll numbers of qualified candidates.
• Step 4: Look for your roll number in the list.
• Step 5: Download the file for further use.

UPSC IFS Result 2024 Dates

The candidates need to check the IFS 2023 result on the official website. The merit list will also be announced based on the marks scored by the candidates. The important result dates for the UPSC IFS 2023 exam are tabulated below.

UPSC IFS Recommended Candidates

A total of 147 candidates have passed the exam. The division as per the category is as follows:

Category	No of the recommended candidates
General	43
EWS	20
OBC	51
SC	22
ST	11
Total	147

UPSC IFS Topper's List

The list of the top ten candidates is as follows:

Rank	Name of candidate
1	Ritvika Pandey
2	Kale Pratiksha Nanasaheb
3	Swastic Yaduvanshi
4	Pandit Shirin Sanjay
5	Vidyanshu Shekhar Jha
6	Rohan Tiwari
7	Kavya Y S
8	Adarsh G
9	Pankaj Choudhary
10	Shashank Bhardwaj

UPSC IFS Interview List 2023

The interview schedule for the 2023 exam has been released on the official website. the UPSC IFS interview schedule 2023 was out on Mar 28, 2024. The interview was held from Apr 11- May 1, 2024. Applicants must make sure to check their roll-number-wise allotted date to avoid any last-minute confusion. The interview will be held in two sessions, where the shortlisted candidates will have to report for the forenoon session at 9 am and for the afternoon session at 1 pm, UPSC said in the notification.

The UPSC IFS interview 2023 shall be conducted for a total of 362 candidates. "No request for change in the date and time of the personality test (Interview) intimated to the candidates will be entertained", the UPSC notification read. However, the applicants appearing for the UPSC IFS 2023 interview will be compensated with travel allowances restricted only to the second, sleeper class train fare.

UPSC IFS 2024 Application Form

UPSC IFS 2024 has been released by the conducting authority on Feb 14, 2024. Candidates who were shortlisted in the exam shall have to fill out the online form and submit it by Mar 5, 2024.  This form is available on the Union Public Service Commission's website (upsconline.nic.in).

Therefore, in compliance with the aforementioned provisions of the Examination Rules, all of these candidates must complete and submit DAF-II online only. If this deadline is missed, the candidate's candidature will be cancelled, and the Commission will not respond to any correspondence in this regard. Additionally, such candidates will not receive an e-summon letter, according to the official statement.

Below is the given step-by-step guide to filling out the IFS 2024 application form.

Steps to Fill the UPSC IFS 2024 Application Form

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Indian Forest Service.
• Step 2: Then, click on ‘What’s New’.
• Step 3: After that, hit the ‘DAF–(IFS 2024) Indian Forest Service Exam’ button.
• Step 4: On the screen, the UPSC IFS 2024 examination notification will be displayed
• Step 5: Candidates should read the notifications carefully.
• Step 6: Hit on the ‘Part -1 Registration Link’ and register on the website.
• Step 7: Fill in all the required details that have been asked by the website portal.
• Step 8: Upload all the prescribed documents.
• Step 9: Submit the IFS 2024 application form and pay the application fee.
• Step 10: Download the application form and fee receipt.
• Step 11: Take a printout of the same.

UPSC IFS Application Form 2024	Link
UPSC IFS Registration Form 2024	Apply Here
UPSC IFS Application Form 2024	Apply Here

UPSC IFS 2024 Application Fee

UPSC IFS 2024 application fee is paid only via online mode. The candidates can pay the application fee for appearing in IFS 2024 Exam by Credit/Debit or Net Banking. Below is the given details regarding the IFS 2024 application fee.

IFS 2024 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General and OBC	INR 100
SC/ST and Female	Exempted

Note: The application fee once paid, will not be refunded.

UPSC IFS 2024 Documents Required

• 12th Mark Sheet
• Degree Mark Sheet
• Scanned copy of signature and Photograph
• Caste certificate
• Net Banking information
• Valid mobile number and email

UPSC IFS 2024 Application Date

UPSC IFS 2024 application dates are mentioned below:

UPSC IFS Events	Dates
IFS Notification 2024	Feb 14, 2024
UPSC IFS Online Registration	Feb 14, 2024
Last Date to fill UPSC IFS Application Form 2024	Mar 5, 2024
Last Date for IFS Fee Payment	Mar 5, 2024
UPSC IFS Form Correction	Mar 6 to 12, 2024.

UPSC IFS 2024 Exam Dates

UPSC IFS prelims exam date is May 26, 2024. UPSC IFS 2024 Mains exam date is Nov 24, 2024.On Feb 14, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission issued the UPSC IFS Main Exam 2024 timetable. The Indian Forest Service Main 2024 timetable is available for download on the official website, upsc.gov.in.

UPS IFS Mains 2024 Timetable

Download Here

The candidates can refer to the table given below and check the UPSC IFS 2024 important dates.

UPSC IFS Events	Dates
IFS Notification 2024	Feb 14, 2024
UPSC IFS Online Registration	Feb 14, 2024
Last Date to fill UPSC IFS Application Form 2024	Mar 5, 2024
Last Date for IFS Fee Payment	Mar 5, 2024
UPSC IFS Form Correction	Mar 6 to 12, 2024.
UPSC IFS Prelims Admit Card 2024	May 2024
UPSC IFS Prelims 2024	May 26, 2024
IFS Prelims Result 2024	To Be Announced
IFS Mains Admit Card 2024	To Be Announced
IFS Mains Exam Date 2024	Nov 24, 2024
IFS Mains Result 2024	To Be Announced
Personality Test	To Be Announced
Final IFS Result 2024	To Be Announced

How to Download UPSC IFS Main Exam Timetable 2024

Candidates can get the UPSC Mains exam itinerary 2024 by following the simple steps outlined below.

• Step 1: Visit the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Timetable for UPSC IFS Main Exam 2024
• Step 3: A fresh PDF file will open, allowing candidates to double-check the dates and other information.
• Step 4: Download the page and save a physical copy for future reference.

UPSC IFS 2024 Admit Card

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release admit card for the Indian Forest Service (Main) 2024. Candidates who are taking the exam can get their UPSC IFS 2024 admit card from the official website, upsconline.nic.in.

"In case of any discrepancy in IFS e-Admit Card, the same may be communicated to the Commission immediately by email (at email ID soexam9-upsc@gov.in) for deciding the matter", according to the official announcement.

UPSC IFS admit card 2024 is a required document for the day of the main test. Candidates will be denied entry to the exam if they do not provide their UPSC IFS Main admit card 2024. In the event of an error on the admit card, candidates must notify the exam authorities immediately by emailing soexam9-upsc@gov.in.  

Steps to Download the Admit Card

Candidates who have filled out the UPSC application form can download IFS 2024 admit card from the official website. Candidates can go through the below-mentioned steps to download their respective IFS admit card 2024.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Hit the ‘Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2024’ tab.
• Step 3: A new page will be opened.
• Step 4: On the new page that is generated, click on ‘e-admit card for the various examinations of UPSC’.
• Step 5: Look for the IFS (Main) examination. Select the ‘click here’ link.
• Step 6: A new tab will be generated where a few instructions are on the screen.
• Step 7: Candidates have to read the given instructions properly to avoid any misunderstandings.
• Step 8: Hit the option 'Have You Read & Taken the Print Out of 'Important Instructions' through which e-admit cards can be downloaded.
• Step 9: Enter login credentials through registration ID or roll number.
• Step 10: Submit the login details. UPSC IFS 2024 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 11: Candidates can download UPSC IFS exam admit card 2024.

About UPSC IFS

IFS stands for India Forest Service is one of the Civil Service exams which is held by the Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of officers at the All India Level by India’s Government for scientific management of its forests.

The candidates who want to become Indian Forest Service officers have to first appear for the examination which is conducted by UPSC. The IFS selection procedure consists of three stages preliminary, mains, and personality tests. The candidates can apply for the IFS examination through a common online application form of the Civil Services Examination. The below table gives details about the highlights of IFS

IFS Exam Highlights

Exam Name	IFS Exam
Full Form	Indian Forest Service Exam
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Level	National
Exam Mode	Offline
Number of Vacancies	90
Number of Attempts	6
Official Website of IFS	upsc.gov.in

UPSC IFS 2024 Notification

UPSC IFS 2024 annual calendar was released on Feb 14, 2024. UPSC IFS Preliminary exam 2024 will be held on May 26, 2024, and the main exam on Nov 24, 2024.

UPSC IFS 2024 important dates are tabulated below.

UPSC IFS 2024 Events	Dates
UPSC IFS 2024 Preliminary Exam Date	May 26, 2024
UPSC IFS 2024 Main Exam Date	Nov 24, 2024

UPSC IFS 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The organising committee sets the IFS 2024 eligibility criteria. It is highly recommended for the aspirants to check the eligibility criteria before beginning the registration process. Below is the given information regarding the IFS 2024 eligibility criteria.

Nationality

• Candidates who are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this exam.
• Applicants from Nepal, and Bhutan are eligible to apply for the exam.
• The Tibetan refugees who have come to India before 1st January 1962 can apply for the exam.
• Those who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries like Uganda, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam but are still an Indian origin can apply for the exam.
• A certificate of eligibility given by the Indian Government should be produced by the candidates belonging to the b,c,d and e categories.

Age Limit

The candidates applying for the exam must be 2 to 32 years to be eligible for the exam. The upper age limit relaxation varies for applicants belonging to various reserved categories which are mentioned in the below table:

Name of the category	Upper age limit
SC/ST	5 years
Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir	5 years
Defense Service Personnel	5 years
Ex-serviceman including Commissioned officers and ECOs/ SSCOs who have provided at least 5-year service	5 years
Blind, Deaf and Orthopedically handicapped	10 years

Educational Qualification

• The candidates must have passed a degree with at least one subject, like, Botany, Chemistry, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology or a degree in Agriculture or Forestry or Engineering from a recognized university.
• Students who are still appearing for the final graduation examination can also apply for the exam.

Physical Criteria

The candidates should be physically fit to apply for the examination.

Number of Attempts

• General Candidates: 9 attempts
• SC/ST: No restrictions
• Other Backward Classes: 9 attempts
• Physically handicapped for General and OBC: 9 attempts

UPSC IFS 2024 Exam Centre

UPSC IFS 2024 exam is held all over India. The candidates can choose the exam centres for UPSC IFS 2024, at their convenience. Below table shows a list of the IFS 2024 exam centres:

UPSC IFS 2024 Exam Centre

City	City
Agartala	Agra
Ajmer	Ahmedabad
Aizawl	Aligarh
Anantapur	Bhopal
Bilaspur	Bangalore
Bareilly	Chandigarh
Chennai	Coimbatore
Cuttack	Dehradun
Dehradun	Delhi
Dharwad	Dispur
Faridabad	Gangtok
Gaya	Ghaziabad
Gorakhpur	Gurugram
Gwalior	Hyderabad
Imphal	Indore
Jabalpur	Jaipur
Jammu	Jodhpur
Jorhat	Kochi
Kohima	Kozhikode
Madurai	Mumbai
Nagpur	Navi Mumbai
Patna	Prayagraj
Port Blair	Patna
Puducherry	Pune
Raipur	Rajkot
Ranchi	Sambalpur
Shillong	Shimla
Siliguri	Srinagar
Thane	Thiruvananthapuram
Tiruchirapalli	Tirupati
Udaipur	Varanasi
Vellore	Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam	Warangal

Documents required at UPSC IFS 2024 Exam Centre

The candidates must carry one of the id proofs along with the admit card.

• Driving Licence
• Passport
• Voter id card
• PAN card
• Aadhar Card
• Admit Card

UPSC IFS 2024 Exam Pattern

IFS 2024 is a national-level online examination. The medium of the exam paper will be in English as well as in Hindi.

Mains Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Types of Questions	Essay Type
No. of Marks	1400
No.of Papers	6
Duration	3

Preliminary

The below table gives all the details regarding IFS 2024 Preliminary Exam Pattern.

Preliminary Exam Pattern

Types of Questions	MCQs
Particulars	Details
No. of Marks	100
No.of Papers	2
Duration	2

Mains

To know about the IFS 2024 Mains Exam Pattern, candidates can refer to the table given below.

UPSC IFS 2024 Reference Books

As there are many books available in the market for IFS, choosing the right one will help the candidates to prepare well and rank well in the examination. Below are the given IFS reference books that the aspirants can go through for the preparation of the exam.

UPSC IFS 2024 Reference Books

Books	Authors
Indian Forestry a Breakthrough Approach to forest service (7th Edition)	By S.Prabhu and K.Manikandan
UPSC IFS Main Examination Guide: A complete for Paper 1 and Paper 2	RPH Editorial Board
UPSC IFS Botany Main Exam Guide Botany (Paper 1 & 2)	RPH Editorial Board
UPSC IFS Exam Zoology Main Exam Guide (Paper 1 & 2)	RPH Editorial Board
UPSC IFS Agriculture Main Exam Guide (Paper 1 & 2)	RPH Editorial Board

UPSC IFS 2024 Syllabus

The conducting authority designs the IFS 2024 syllabus. IFS is a national-level exam; the competition is high. Before starting the preparation for the exam, it is essential to go through the syllabus; this will give a clear idea about the type of questions asked. Below are the shared lists of the syllabus and topics for the IFS exam.

Preliminary

Paper 1

• Current Events
• History of India national and international
• Indian and world Geography
• Indian Politics and Governance
• Economic and Social Development
• General issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity and climate change
• General Science

Paper 2

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skill
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• General mental ability
• Basic Numeracy
• Data Interpretation

Mains

Paper 1

• General English

Paper 2

• General Knowledge

Paper 3,4,5 & 6

• Agriculture
• Agriculture Engineering
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Forestry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology

UPSC IFS 2023 Result

UPSC IFS Prelims result 2023 was released on Jun 12, 2023. UPSC IFS Mains result released on Jan 12, 2024. Candidates can find the UPSC IFS 2023 result links in the table below.

UPSC IFS Result 2022

UPSC IFS final result 2022 have been declared on Jul 1, 2024. Total 147 candidates have been shortlisted to be appointed for various categories. The UPSC IFS result pdf can be accessed at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC IFS 2022 result link is given below in the table:

Particulars	Links
UPSC IFS Final Result 2022	Download Here

How to Prepare for UPSC IFS 2024?

The candidates willing to appear for the exam IFS 2024 should be aware of the competition and prepare accordingly. Before starting the exam preparation, you should be aware of all the details about the exam. The candidate should have all the study materials, this will make the candidates easier to prepare for the examination. Here are some of our tips to help you prepare for the IFS 2024 Exam:

• Prepare a timetable- The candidate is advised to prepare a time table and follow the time accordingly. Preparing a timetable will help the candidate with better preparation and help the topics for the exam. Eight months is considered to be ideal for the preparation of the IFS exam. With a proper strategy to prepare for the exam, the candidate can score well in the examination.
• Start with basics- The candidate should start with basics for the preparation of the exam. It is crucial to be clear on the basics, as it will easily solve the problems. Candidates should try answering the questions in minimum time.
• Practising previous year question paper- It is very important to solve the previous year question papers. Regular practice of question papers will help the candidates strengthen the knowledge, and increase the speed to solve the question papers.
• Mock Test- Candidates are advised to take up the mock test at the beginning; this will help the candidates to know their strengths and weaknesses. Candidates can start working on their weaknesses. The more mock tests you take, the more familiar you will be.

UPSC IFS 2024 Contact Information

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can contact the concerned authorities through the following contact details. 

Address:

Prithvi Block, 3rd Floor, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan,

Aliganj, Jorbagh Road, New Delhi - 110003

Email Id: ifs@.nic.in

Mobile Number: 91-11 24695272