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    How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    I want to become an forest officer .so what should i do ?

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Indian Forest Service (IFS) is a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
    This examination is meant for recruiting officers to the Indian Forest service.

    PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:-

    The exam includes both objective and descriptive type questions.
    English, Technical questions and General Awareness questions are mainly included in this examination.
    In addition to this, candidates should select two optional subjects also.
    Optional subjects include Forestry, Agriculture, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Agricultural, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Science.
    Each paper is divided into two sections. The time duration for each paper is three hours.

    ELIGIBILITY:-

    --Any graduation from a recognized institution can apply.
    --Selection will be based on the marks scored in the examination followed an Interview or Personality Test.
    --After that the UPSC will verify the original documents of the candidates.

    How to apply:-
    Candidates can apply for the IFS examination in both online and offline mode.
    Online application can be downloaded from the website: www.upsconline.nic.in .
    In offline mode, candidates can purchase forms from Post Offices by a cash payment of Rs. 30/-
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    Cutoff mark for IFS Exam
    The cutoff mark varies from state to state.
    To get into the Indian Forest Service one have to score a minimum of 80-90% marks.

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    To become an IFS Officer you have to appear in the upsc exam..for more details of the upsc exam go to www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    hey...
    it is indian forest services
    conducted by SSC
    you may apply online for this on ssconline.nic.in
    and for this there will be exams.
    for this you may buy a book of R'gupta, which is helpful.

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    apply for ifs exam:
    Candidates can apply for the IFS examination in both online and offline mode.
    Online application can be downloaded from the website: www.upsconline.nic.in .
    In offline mode, candidates can purchase forms from Post Offices by a cash payment of Rs. 30/-
    eligibility
    --Any graduation from a recognized institution can apply.
    --Selection will be based on the marks scored in the examination followed an Interview or Personality Test.
    --After that the UPSC will verify the original documents of the candidates.
    pattern
    the paper is objective as well as subjective
    english general knowledge and 2 other optional subjects are there for the exam...


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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    to become an ifs officer you should apply to upsc. upsc releases notification in the month of february.exam is held in the month of july. one must have B.Sc degree,BTECH DEGREE. EXAM IS OF subjective nature

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    You can apply for IFS Exam.

    IFS Exam is generally held in the month of July.
    Exam Date:
    14th July,2012

    Duration of IFS Exam
    10 days

    Last date for receipt of IFS Exam online Applications :
    30th April,2012


    Eligibility criteria:

    Age: 21 to 30 years for General
    21 to 33 years for OBc
    21 to 35 years for SCs/STs

    You must have post graduation degree.

    You must be a citizen of India


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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Eligibility criteria for IFS:
    Age limit is 21-30 years.
    candidates belonging to OBC and SC/ST category gets age relaxation of 3 years and 5 years respectively.
    Candidates should fulfill the adequate physical standards.
    Bachelor�s degree from any recognized university with atleast one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry and veterinary Science, Botony, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering is required for applying in the entrance examination.
    General candidates only 4 attempts are permissible.
    SC/ST candidates there is no limits in number of attempts.
    O.B.C candidates there Only 7 attempts are permissible.


    How to apply for IFS :
    Candidates can apply for the IFS examination conducted by UPSC both online and offline mode.
    1.In offline mode, candidates can purchase forms from a nearby designated Post Offices by a cash payment of Rs. 30/-.
    2.Online application you have to visit www.upsconline.nic.in


    For any kind of information regarding upsc exams just visit the official website of upsc,
    www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    to become eligible for upsc ifs exam
    you need to be a graduate form a recognized university with any stream having Animal Husbandry and veterinary Science, Botony, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering as on e of the subject.secondly your age should lie between 21-30 years . sc/st and obc aspirants will get age relaxation of 3 and 5 years .
    for General candidates only 4 attempts are permissible.
    for SC/ST candidates there is no limits in number of attempts.
    for O.B.C candidates there Only 7 attempts are permissible.

    you can apply for upsc ifs exam online on www.onlineupsc.nic.in

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Well dear to become an ifs(indian forest service)officer you have to give indian forest service exam.ifs exam is conducted every year by upsc for the recruitment of candidates in indian forest service.
    ELIGIBILITY FOR IES EXAM:
    <>you should have a graduation degree from a recognised university in any stream.
    <>your age should be between 21 to 30 years.age relaxation of 3 years to obc and that of 5 years to sc/st candidate is given.
    Best of luck

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Dear Friend


    IFS stands for the Indian Forest services.For entrance into this service ,an entrance examination is conducted by the UPSC every year.

    First of all I would like to tell you the eligibility criteria for the IFS :

    >>Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with having any one of the following compulsory subjects such as animal husbandary,vetrinary science,applied mathematics,statististics,geology,physics,agricult ure,botany etc.

    >>Your age should be between 21-30 years.Relaxation of three years to obc and five years to sc/st respectively.

    >>You must be an Indian.

    Now after fulfilling the eligibility criteria ,you need to clear the entrance examination held by UPSC in order to become IFS officer.

    The examination pattern for the IFS exam is as below:


    Hope the information helps you.

    If you have any problem ,you can leave your message here.

    all the best

    aashisranjan784

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    To clear IFS exam you can become an IFS officer. Its all details are mention below:-

    Eligibility Criteria:-

    1. Should be graduate from recognized university.
    2. Age should be for General :- 21-30 yrs.
    OBC :- 21-33 yrs.
    SC/ST :- 21-35 yrs.
    3. Should be citizen of India.
    4. Candidates should be physically fit.


    For more information visit www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    dear aspirant,


    IFS stands for Indian Forest Services Exam. The Exam is conducted by UPSC every year.

    for appearing in exam you have to fulfill some other requirement like:

    >>The candidate must hold a Bachelor�s degree with at least one of the subjects namely 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 on 1 August of the year of exam. there is relaxation in upper age limit upto 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

    Limit Number Of Attempts:


    >>General: 4 attempts
    >>OBC: 7 attempts
    >>SC/ST: No Limit

    UPSC also provide the facility to apply for the exam online on following official link of UPSC:

    http://www.upsconline.nic.in/






    Good Luck......

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Dear


    Eligibility for IFS (Indian Forest Service) is given below:

    Age Limits: Age should be between 21-30 years

    Age limitation for OBC 3 years
    SC/ST 5 years
    Physical Handicapped 10 years

    Educational Qualification:

    Candidate must be Graduate from any recognized university with at least one of the subject namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology OR
    Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry OR in Engineering of any of University.


    Examination Patterns:

    It consists of two section.

    1. Paper-I General English 300 marks
    Paper-II General Knowledge 300 marks
    Paper-III, IV, V, VI any two subject to be selected from the list of the optional subject. each paper have two paper 200 marks for each paper

    2. Interview 300 marks


    List of optional Subjects

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

    Following Combination are not allowed:

    Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering
    Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
    Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Mathematics and Statistics
    Any group of Engineering like Agriculture Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Service Engineering and Mechanical Engineering not more than one subject

    Best of Luck

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Dear


    Eligibility for IFS (Indian Forest Service) is given below:

    Age Limits: Age should be between 21-30 years

    Age limitation for OBC 3 years
    SC/ST 5 years
    Physical Handicapped 10 years

    Educational Qualification:

    Candidate must be Graduate from any recognized university with at least one of the subject namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology OR
    Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry OR in Engineering of any of University.


    Examination Patterns:

    It consists of two section.

    1. Paper-I General English 300 marks
    Paper-II General Knowledge 300 marks
    Paper-III, IV, V, VI any two subject to be selected from the list of the optional subject. each paper have two paper 200 marks for each paper

    2. Interview 300 marks


    List of optional Subjects

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

    Following Combination are not allowed:

    Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering
    Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
    Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    Mathematics and Statistics
    Any group of Engineering like Agriculture Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Service Engineering and Mechanical Engineering not more than one subject

    Best of Luck

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    IFS stands for the Indian Forest Service.

    IFS exam is organized by the Union Public Service Commission.

    Through IFS exam you can be a forest officer.

    To apply for the IFS exam you should be graduate in any stream from recognized university or its equivalent.

    Age should be 21 to 30 years

    age relaxation as per government norms.

    You must be the citizen of India


    Exam pattern for the IFS exam



    IFS.jpg




    For more information visit http://upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How to Become an IFS officer? Details about the exam for the same?

    Hello,
    IFS Examination is conducted by UPSC for the recruitment of candidates in the Forestry Department of India. IFS stands for Indian Forest Services.
    You have to satisfy the basic eligibility criteria for IFS Exam to become an IFS officer.

    The basic eligibility criteria for IFS Exam are as follows:
    Educational Qualification
    The candidate must graduate from any recognized university with at least one of the fourteen subjects given below:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary science,
    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Botany, Zoology,
    Agricultural engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Mechanical engineering.
    Final year degree students are also eligible

    Age limit
    General 21-30 yrs
    SC/ST 21-35 yrs
    OBC 21-33 yrs

    Number of attempts permitted
    General 4
    OBC 7
    PH 7
    SC/ST No Limit

    Nationality should be Indian.

    For further details refer the pdf attached below and for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
    You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in

    Regards...
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