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UPSC IFS 2023 Notification Out – 150 Vacancies | Check Eligibility, Exam Date & Selection Process

Name of the Post: Indian Forest Service Exam

Post Date: 01/02/2023

No of Vacancies: 150

Commission for Union Public Service : The UPSC IFS 2023 Notification was released by the Indian Forest Service on January 2, 2023. The Indian Forest Service has released a notification for 150 open positions. Candidates can fill out and submit the application form on time if they want to take the exam. Between January 2 and February 21, 2023, interested and qualified candidates may submit an online application. Candidates who are waiting for the UPSC IFS 2023 notice can submit an online application using the provided link. View the information below to see the qualifying requirements, selection procedure, and job details. The preliminary examination for the Indian Forest Service is set on May 28, 2023.

Important Dates for UPSC IFS 2023 Exam:

Applications must be submitted online only. Online application date and time are given in the below table. Candidates must submit the application on or before the last date. Applications will not be accepted after the last date.

Start Date to Apply Online 01/02/2023
Last Date to Apply Online 21/02/2023 at 06:00 PM
Dates for Preliminary Exam 28/05/2023

 

 

Vacancy Details of UPSC IFS 2023 Notification:

The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC Indian Forest Service 2023 examination is approximately 150 Posts.

S. No Name of the Posts No. of Posts
1 Indian Forest Service 150

UPSC IFS Age limit:

The age limit for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2023 is given below.

  • The age limit of the candidates should be between 21 to 32 years as on 01/08/2023.
  • Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/08/1991 and not later than 01/08/2002.

Age Relaxation:

Relaxation in the upper age limit for different categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PWD is as under.

S. No Category Age Relaxation
1 Schedule Cast/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) 05 years
2 Other Backward Classes (OBC) 03 years
3 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 10 years
4 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + OBC 13 years
5 Persons with Disabilities (PwD) + SC / ST 15 years

UPSC IFS 2023 Educational Qualification:

  • 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.

UPSC IFS Selection Process:

The selection will be based on the following stages

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
  2. Main Examination (Written)
  3. Interview

UPSC IFS Application Fee:

Candidates must pay the application fee online / offline.

  • Candidates pay online by using Visa / Master / RuPay Credit / Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
  • Applicants who opt for “Pay by Cash” mode should print the system generated Pay-in-slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only.
  • “Pay by Cash” mode will be deactivated at 11.59 P.M. of 20th February 2023 and the online payment mode will be closed on 21st February 2023.
S. No Category Application Fees
1 UR / OBC  100 /-
2 SC / ST / PwBD / Female Nil

How to Apply for UPSC IFS 2023 Exam:

  • Candidates can apply Online by visiting the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
  • Click -> Exam Notification -> Apply Online.
  • The online application form contains two-stage viz. Part I and Part II and Candidates are required to complete both.
  • Part-I – Register using a valid and active Email Id for registration.
  • The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled up to 21st Feb 2023 till 6:00 PM.
  • Part-II – Log in using the resister number, Password & Fill out the online application.
  • Candidates should upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Documents: photo ID viz.  Aadhar Card / Voter Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License /  School Photo ID / Any other photo ID Card issued by the  State / Central Government.
  • Candidates must pay the application fee (methods given above).
  • Submit the application.
  • Take a printout of the finally submitted application.

Official Website : https://www.upsc.gov.in/

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