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Agriculture & ForestryIndian Forest Service (IFoS)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Domain
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Exam snapshot
Overview
Conducting body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
What you get
Indian Forest Service Officers - Forest Range Officers, DFO, Principal CCF
Latest content cycle
2026
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Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.
EligibilityPending verification
Planning reference — verify the current detailed notice
The 2026 cycle dates are confirmed from UPSC. The stable eligibility summary below is taken from the official 2025 IFoS notice and must be checked against the 2026 notification before applying.
Nationality
Nationality rules are service-specific and must be checked in the official notification.
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Civil Services Preliminary Examination
RequiredPreliminary Result Date: 2026-06-15
- 2
Indian Forest Service Main written examination
Required - 3
Personality Test
Required
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Civil Services Preliminary Examination
Objective screeningQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Indian Forest Service Main written examination
Conventional writtenQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Personality Test
InterviewQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 36 topics, across all 16 subjects and 17 chapters.
Current Events
Current Events
- Current events of national and international importance
History of India
History of India
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian and World Geography
- Physical geography of India and the World
- Social geography of India and the World
- Economic geography of India and the World
Indian Polity and Governance
Polity and Governance
- Constitution
- Political System
- Panchayati Raj
- Public Policy
- Rights Issues
Economic and Social Development
Economic and Social Development
- Sustainable Development
- Poverty
- Inclusion
- Demographics
- Social Sector Initiatives
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
Environment
- Environmental ecology
- Bio-diversity
- Climate Change
General Science
General Science
- General Science
Comprehension
Comprehension
- Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Logical Reasoning
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
Decision Making
- Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
General Mental Ability
- General mental ability
Basic numeracy and Data interpretation
Basic Numeracy
- Numbers and their relations
- Orders of magnitude
- Charts, graphs, tables
- Data sufficiency
General English
English Paper
- Essay in English
- Understanding of English and workmanlike use of words
- Summary or precis of passages
General Knowledge
General Knowledge
- Knowledge of current events
- Matters of every day observation and experience in their scientific aspects
India
- Indian Polity including the political system and the Constitution of India
Optional Subject Papers
Candidate's Optional
- Optional subject papers chosen from the Commission's list
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Preliminary Result Date: 2026-06-15
Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record. The date above is historical—not an upcoming deadline.
The 2026 preliminary examination has concluded. The next stage date shown here remains awaited until UPSC publishes the Indian Forest Service Main 2026 schedule.
Full published timeline5 completed · 1 awaiting dates⌄
Preliminary Result Date
Completed2026-06-15
Preliminary Exam Date
Completed2026-05-24
Application Deadline
Completed2026-02-27T18:00:00+05:30
Notification Date
Completed2026-02-04
Application Start Date
Completed2026-02-04
Main Exam Date
Awaiting official dateTo be announced by UPSC
Historical cycle snapshot
| Cycle Year | Preliminary Exam Date | Main Exam Start Date | Main Exam End Date | Final Result Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-05-25 | 2025-11-16 | 2025-11-23 | 2026-05-08 |
Job profile & salaryPending verification
| Service | Work | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Forest Service | Forest administration, conservation, wildlife and protected-area management, forest policy implementation and related field leadership under the All India Service framework. | Appointment, cadre allocation and service conditions follow Government rules and the final UPSC recommendation. |
CutoffsNot loaded
Previous-year papersPending verification
| Year | Stage | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Main | General English, General Knowledge and official optional-subject papers |
| 2026 | Preliminary screening | Use the official Civil Services Preliminary 2026 GS Paper I and GS Paper II |
Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC notification archives | Current and historical notification dates, application deadlines and examination dates | Open ↗ |
| UPSC previous question papers | Official preliminary and IFoS Main papers | Open ↗ |
| UPSC cut-off marks | Official completed-cycle cut-offs | Open ↗ |
| UPSC final results archive | Official final-result publication record | Open ↗ |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Read the current IFoS notice and confirm the service-specific degree, age, attempt and nationality conditions.
- 2Complete the UPSC online registration and application process within the published window.
- 3Select Indian Forest Service in the common preliminary application and upload the required documents.
- 4After qualifying the common preliminary screening, complete any UPSC Main-stage form or document update requested for IFoS.
FAQsPending verification
Is the Civil Services Preliminary Examination also the IFoS preliminary examination?
Yes. UPSC uses the Civil Services Preliminary Examination as the common screening test, but prepares a separate list for admission to the Indian Forest Service Main Examination.
Do preliminary marks count in IFoS final merit?
No. The preliminary examination is a screening test; final ranking uses the Main written examination and Personality Test.
Is the 2026 IFoS Main date confirmed here?
No. The official 2026 preliminary date and result are recorded, while the Main date remains marked as awaited until a UPSC schedule is published and reviewed.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.