Can I choose my graduation subjects as optional papers for IFS exam?

For choosing a subject in IFS examination
I want to write IFS examination.currently i am pursuing m.sc. in geoinformatics .In BSc my subjects are botany chemistry and zoology.could you guide me which all subjects I can choose for this examination?

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hi,
UPSC exam has a big list of optional subjects.

You can choose from here this list as your Optional subjects.

UPSC Optional Subject List;-

Agriculture
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce and Accountancy
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology

You must choose those in which you have full Knowledge.

Comparison between Previous Year Mains exam pattern and 2013 Exam pattern;-
Less subjects to choose from

More papers to appear for under General Studies

Constriction in language/ medium (to give the exam)

English paper sub-divided into 2 sections (300 marks total)

Reduction in total marks

New paper on ethics, integrity and aptitude

All the best................

yes definitely you can choose your graduation subjects as your optional subjects. since these subjects you can easily tackle.
all the best
happy learning!!!

dear aspirant,

Yes,definitely you can choose graduation subjects as optional subjects for IFS exam. As you Said in your B.Sc you have subjects like Botany, Chemistry and Zoology. And if you consider my advice than you must choose Botany and Zoology as your optional subjects for IFS Mains exam.


Eligibility Criteria for IFS Exam:

>>you must hold a Bachelor�s degree with at least one of the subjects Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology,Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor�s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering from recognized college or university.

>>your age must be within 21 years to 30 years. there is relaxation in upper age limit up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Important dates related to IFS exam in 2013:

For IFS(Prelims)-2013
Date of notification:05/03/2013
Last date of receipt of application:04/04/2013
Date of exam :26/05/2013
For IFS(Mains)-2013
Date of main exam:03/10/2013.

You can apply for the exam online on following official link of UPSC:
http://upsconline.nic.in/

Good Luck......

hello

yes definitely you can opt the subjects which you were having in degree..

i think this is a very good step in choosing the optional subject of your specialization.

as an optional subject you can opt for

*botany
*zoology
*chemistry

plus point for choosing=you will be in touch with the subject and you need to focus on other concepts and topics are those which you have already studies..right

and even you can even choose

*mathematics
*physics
*statistic
*animal husbandry and veterinary science
*geology
*sociology
*law and commerce etc.

in case of any exam,you would go for the question which you know right.then why not in this case


good luck

thank you

Examination Pattern :

Preliminary Examination : Two papers in objective type pattern and each paper contains 200 marks, qualifying in preliminary examination is mandatory

Mains Examination : Following 6 papers will be conducted in conventional type pattern and qualifying in each paper is mandatory, all question's answers must be written in english only

Paper I - General English - 300 marks

Paper II - General Knowledge - 300 marks

Paper III, IV, V and VI - Optional subjects, any two selected by the candidates

List of all optional subjects available :

Agriculture
Agriculture Engineering
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Statistics
Zoology

You may opt two optional subjects but may not opt following combinations of subjects

Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Agriculture and Forestry
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Any Engineering subject

Personality Test : If you qualify both prelims and mains examination then you will be called for interview process and if you qualify interview then you will be posted as IAS Officer

Dear if you have completed your bachelor's degree in Botany, Chemistry and zoology then you may choose any two subjects from these all because all those subjects are available in the list of optional subjects and there is no problem in choose Botany and Chemistry or Botany and Zoology or Chemistry and Geology as optional subjects for mains exam

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All the best

Sure,definitely it is possible to choose graduating subject areas because suggested subject areas with regard to IFS exam. While you Mentioned in the B.Sc you've subject areas similar to Botany, Hormone balance and also Zoology. In case you take into account my personal guidance than you will need to choose Botany and also Zoology as your suggested subject areas with regard to IFS Mains exam.


Membership Conditions with regard to IFS Audit:

You should carry some sort of Bachelors level together with at least one involving the individuals Puppy Husbandry & Veterinary clinic Technology, Botany, Hormone balance, Geology,Mathematics, Science, Statistics and also Zoology or simply a Bachelors level throughout Farming, Forestry or perhaps Technological innovation by known institution or even university.
How old you are has to be within 21 years so that you can 30 years. you can find peace throughout higher era control about four years with regard to OBC and also 5 years with regard to SC/ST candidates.
Primary Assessment : A couple of forms throughout objective sort structure with each paper includes 200 signifies, qualifying throughout primary assessment is usually recommended

Mains Assessment : Pursuing 6 forms will likely be executed throughout traditional sort structure and also qualifying throughout every single paper is usually recommended, all of question's answers has to be coded in british just

Papers I personally - Basic English language - 300 signifies

Papers II - Basic Understanding - 300 signifies

Papers III, IV, V and also VI - Elective subject areas, every a couple of chosen through the prospects
Individuality Examination : In case you be considered both prelims and also mains assessment then you will be necessary meet with method and also if you be considered meet with then you will be put up because IAS Specialist

Cherished should you have finished a person's bachelor's level throughout Botany, Hormone balance and also zoology you may then choose every a couple of subject areas by these all for the reason that the many subject areas are available in the particular number of suggested subject areas and there's no problems in choose Botany and also Hormone balance or even Botany and also Zoology or even Hormone balance and also Geology because suggested subject areas with regard to mains test