What to opt between IAS and IFS (Forest)?

HELLO .
im a chemical engg. student . i want to do civil services.but confuse to opt. b/w IAS OR IFOS(FOREST SERVICES).
my personal int was in admin serv. but it will little bir easier to me if i go by IFS.SIMILAR MANNER can i persue for IES.

Related UPSC Questions:

• Which subjects should I opt in 11th if my aim is to become Indian Forest Service officer? I also want to do Law before attempting IFS exam. Will science stream be appropriate?
• Am I eligible for IFS (Indian Forest Services) exam being a Pure Science graduate?
• Can I appear in IFS exam after failing in IAS exam? What kind of eligibility criteria is required for IFS (Forest Service)?
• Time table for Indian Forest Services (IFS) recruitment for the session 2013-14?
• Can a physiotherapist appear in UPSC exams like IAS and IFS? How much time should I spend over its preparation?
• Required qualifications for IFS (Indian Forest Services) examination? What is the procedure to become a Forest Officer?
• When should I give Indian Forest Services exam? After B.Sc or M.Sc? If after M.SC, which subject should I opt for M.Sc?
• Will my Number of attempts be counted If I am going to appear in both IAS and IFS exam?
• Can I become an IFS (Indian Forest Service) officer by writing/clearing group 1 exam?
• Is it compulsory to be medically fit for IFS (Indian Forest Service)? What is the role of an IFS officer?

HiAs far as IAS AND IFS exam is concern both conducted by UPSC for recruitment to various services like the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and Indian Police Service, as well as Group A and Group B Central ServicesMinimum Educational Qualification : egree of any recognized university. Age Limit : 21 -30 Years (General ),21 -35 years (SC/ST ) Number of attempts permittedGeneral Category:4OBC: 7SC & ST :No limit on number of attempts

dear aspirant,

as you say your interest in IAS. So do not think any thing, just prepare for IAS. IAS is one of the India's best post. It gives you large salary, Social Status and power also. so you must go for IAS post.

to become an IAS officer you have to apply for Civil Services Exam that is conducted by UPSC every year.




to appear in Civil Services exam you have to complete graduation
in any discipline from recognized college or university with any percentage.



Civil Services exam constitutes three parts:
1. CSAT
2. Mains
3. Interview

---

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

>>you must have completed or appearing in final year of graduation.


>>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.
and you must have attained the minimum age on same date and you have not attained the upper age on similar date.

---

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


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

---

Important dates of Civil Services exam in 2013:


CSAT(Prelims):
date of Notification:02-02-2013
last date of receipt of application:04-03-2013
date of exam:19-05-2013


Mains:
date of exam:08-11-2013

Good Luck......

dear aspirant,

as you say your interest in IAS. So do not think any thing, just prepare for IAS. IAS is one of the India's best post. It gives you large salary, Social Status and power also. so you must go for IAS post.

to become an IAS officer you have to apply for Civil Services Exam that is conducted by UPSC every year.




to appear in Civil Services exam you have to complete graduation
in any discipline from recognized college or university with any percentage.



Civil Services exam constitutes three parts:
1. CSAT
2. Mains
3. Interview

---

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

>>you must have completed or appearing in final year of graduation.


>>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.
and you must have attained the minimum age on same date and you have not attained the upper age on similar date.

---

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


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

---

Important dates of Civil Services exam in 2013:


CSAT(Prelims):
date of Notification:02-02-2013
last date of receipt of application:04-03-2013
date of exam:19-05-2013


Mains:
date of exam:08-11-2013

Good Luck......

Hello,

If you choose both the optional as science subjects like Maths and Physics or among the subjects which are common to both IFS and IAS exams, you can appear in both the exams without any compromise. For IES, you can not apply with chemical engg as branch as electrical, electronics, civil and mechanical are available. You can apply with anyone of these branches.

Thanks,
goyalk

Dear the same confusion make may aspirants mentally disturbed and so many candidates are there those who choose any other exams due to various reasons as friends, family support, similar subject in qualification etc but dear you should not change your aim means you should not leave your interest behind due to any reason as another exam or anything and when you have made your aim as to become an IAS officer then you should prepare for civil service exams and crack the civil service because there is only one exam after qualifying that with interview process you would get the superlative power in administration department and would be the best and if you wish to apply for IFoS - Indian Forest Service Exam then you may also apply for that exam because you are eligible to apply for both IAS and IFoS service exams and Forest service post has no more power than IAS officer but there is a peace in the department of forest and huge payout by the government so you may choose it but if you are really interested in civil services then you should go for civil service exams not for IFoS.

Dear you have completed your bachelor's degree as Chemical Engineering then you are eligible for both IAS and IFoS but you are not eligible to apply for IES - Indian Engineering Service Exams because IES exam needs another specialization subject in the degree which are following as :

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

So you have not completed your degree with any one of these above mentioned engineering specialization subjects so that you can not apply for Indian Engineering Exam but you may apply for civil service exams between these following dates :

1. Start date for online application - 02-02-2013

2. Last date for online application - 04-03-2013

3. Date for UPSC civil service prelims - 19-05-2013

All the best

Friend, please note that both Indian Administrative Service and Indian Forest Service are equally important and have their own value. It solely depends upon the candidate that which examination is its first priority. You have to decide it yourself after deep consideration. To be successful in life, you are advised to develop the ability of taking quick self-decision after deep consideration. While consideration, take decision as per your interest, ability and educational qualification.WISH YOUR BRIGHT FUTURE