Information about IFS exam? What should I study before applying for IFS exams?

iam doing 2nd yr b.tech BIO TECH.i wat some information about IFS exam.wat r the things i need to read?

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dear aspirant,

IFS stands For Indian Forest Services Exam.The Exam is conducted by UPSC every year. Through IFS exam you will get the jobs related to Forest Department.
You can also apply for IFS exam while appearing in final year of your graduation.

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......