Indian Forest Service Exam Tips

Hello sir I want to give Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam so would you please tell me some important tips for preparation for Indian Forest Service Exam??

[Kiran Chandar]

Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam is the Forestry service of India which is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It’s generally held in November …

Indian Foreign Services Tips for Preparation:
Make a Plan your study properly to focus on weak areas

Use useful books which can help you prepare for the exam in less time

Solve previous question papers to get better idea about the exam pattern

Managing time is super important so manage your time for Study.

Keep a track on your time while solving previous question papers to check your speed

Discussion with people who are appearing for the IFS exam

If your speed is not good, work on it by setting a fix time to answer a question or solve a question paper

Get your doubts clarified by experts

Stay positive, relax and stay motivated

Eligibility:

Candidates must have 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 or Forestry or Engineering of a recognized university or equivalent.

Age Limit: 21 to 30 years

Scheme of UPSC IFS Examination

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Main Examination (Written Test and Interview)

IFS Main Exam Pattern
The IFS Main exam consists of six papers which are descriptive in nature.

Candidates need to answer the questions in English only.

The grand total marks for the IFS Written Exam is 1400 marks.
General English and General Knowledge papers will carry 300 marks each and Optional papers will carry 200 marks each.
An extra 30 minutes will be given to blind candidates.

Paper I – General EnglishPaper II – General KnowledgePaper III – Paper IPaper IV – Paper II

Paper V – Paper I

Paper VI – Paper II

Paper (III – VI) are Optional Papers300 Marks300 Marks200 Marks200 Marks

200 Marks

200 Marks

Total Marks: 1,700

Candidates can only select two Optional Papers from the List of Optional Papers given below.

List of Optional Papers

Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Statistics
Zoology