Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam

The Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. The IFS exam is part of the Civil Services Examination, which also includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other central services. Here is an overview of the syllabus and pattern for the IFS exam:

IFS Exam Pattern:

The IFS examination consists of two successive stages:

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type):
⚫ This is a screening test that consists of two papers.
⚫ Both papers are of objective type (multiple-choice questions) and are conducted on the same day.
⚫ Paper I: General Studies
⚫ Paper II: General Aptitude

Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview):
⚫ Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
⚫ The Main Examination consists of a written exam and an interview.

The written exam consists of the following papers:
⚫ Paper I: General English (300 marks)
⚫ Paper II: General Knowledge (300 marks)
⚫ Papers III, IV, V, VI: Any two subjects to be selected from the list of optional subjects. Each subject consists of two papers (200 marks each).
⚫ The interview carries 300 marks.

IFS Syllabus:

Preliminary Examination:

Paper I: General Studies
⚫ Current events of national and international importance
⚫ History of India and Indian National Movement
⚫ Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
⚫ Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
⚫ Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
⚫ General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change.
⚫ General Science

Paper II: General Aptitude
⚫ Comprehension
⚫ Interpersonal skills, including communication skills
⚫ Logical reasoning and analytical ability
⚫ Decision making and problem-solving
⚫ General mental ability
⚫ Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) - Class X level
⚫ Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.) - Class X level

Main Examination:

Paper I: General English (300 marks)

Paper II: General Knowledge (300 marks)

Papers III to VI: Optional Subjects (Two subjects, each with two papers of 200 marks)
⚫ Agriculture
⚫ Agricultural Engineering
⚫ Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
⚫ Botany
⚫ Chemistry
⚫ Civil Engineering
⚫ Forestry
⚫ Geology
⚫ Mathematics
⚫ Mechanical Engineering
⚫ Physics
⚫ Statistics
⚫ Zoology

Interview: The interview is conducted to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service. The interview also includes questions on matters of general interest.

It's essential for candidates to thoroughly prepare for both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, including the optional subjects for the Main Examination. The detailed syllabus is available on the official UPSC website, and candidates are advised to refer to the latest notification for any updates or changes in the exam pattern or syllabus.