UPSC

UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Post: Indian Forest Service Officer

Notification Summary

UPSC conducts the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination each year, sharing a common Prelims with the Civil Services Examination, to recruit forest officers.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with at least one science subject / engineering / agriculture / forestry.

Age Limit

21 – 32 years

Age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.

Expected Salary

₹56,100 – ₹100,000

Indicative monthly pay based on the applicable pay level/scale for the entry role. Actual salary varies by post, city and allowances — confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

Selection Process

Common Prelims with CSE, IFoS Mains and interview.

Application Fee

See the official notification for the current cycle.

Qualifications

Graduate B.Sc