can we choose statistics as optional paper for
upsc forest services examinatin?
thank u
can we choose statistics as optional paper for
upsc forest services examinatin?
thank u
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Examination Pattern for UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination
Preliminary Examination :
The Examination shall comprise of two compulsory papers of 200 marks each
Both of the papers will be of the objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)
Paper I will be for - General Studies and Paper II will be for CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test
Qualifying in Preliminary Examination is mandatory and there is no bar that you have to get qualified in both papers, just secure enough qualifying marks that are required including marks of both papers
Main Examination :
The written examination consisting of the following papers :
Paper I - English Language/ General English - 300 marks
Paper II - General Knowledge/ General Awareness - 300 marks
Paper III, IV, V & VI - Any two subjects to be selected from the list of the optional subjects set out below.
Each subject will have two papers that contains 200 marks each
All the papers will be conducted in conventional type and qualifying in each is compulsory
List of Optional Subjects from that you can choose any two for Last Four Papers of Main Exam
Agriculture
Agriculture Engineering
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Provided that all the candidates will not be allowed to offer the following combination of subjects :
Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Agriculture and Forestry
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Of the Engineering subjects viz. Agriculture Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - Not more than one subject
As you can read that you can choose Statistics as optional subject with the combination of any subject except Mathematics
This year's Indian Forest Service Prelims Examination has been conducted in May 2013 and Main examination will be conducted soon according to the dates declared by UPSC board so you have enough time if you want to prepare for this examination so be serious and take any good coaching from a reputed institute and get prepared for next year's IFoS examination
I have attached official notification of this examination that will be useful for you so please download and get more details
All the best