TOTAL POSTS-150

LAST DATE TO APPLY- 11th February, 2025 till 18:00 Hours

Important Information:  Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has given an employment notification for the recruitment of Indian Forest Service (Preliminary)/ UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025. All Eligible Candidates can go through vacancy details, eligibility criteria and can apply before the last date.

Name of the Post

UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025

Total Vacancies

150

Advt. Opening Date

22-01-2025

Advt. No.

Advt. No 06/2025-IFoS

Last Date of Receipt of Applications

11th February, 2025 till 18:00 Hours

Prelims Admit Card Release Date

April-May 2025

Prelims Exam Date

25-05-2025

Age Limit

21 Years-32 Years 1st August 2025, age relaxation as per Govt. rules.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree (Relevant Discipline)

Application Fee

· For Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Nil

· For others Rs 100/

UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination will be held at the following Centers:

Note:

Candidates applying for Indian forest service examination should note that they are required to appear in the civil services (preliminary) examination and qualify the same for going to the second stage of Indian forest service (main) examination (written and interview). 

Candidates desirous of applying for Indian forest service examination as well as for civil
services examination can apply through a common online application form subject to meeting the requisite eligibility criteria by them. 

Important Links for UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025  

Apply Online

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Notification

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Official Website

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Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025

1. What is the total number of vacancies for the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025?
The total number of vacancies for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2025 Examination is 150.

2. What is the last date to apply for the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025?
The last date to apply is 11th February 2025, till 18:00 Hours.

3. When will the prelims admit card be released?
The prelims admit card is expected to be released in April-May 2025.

4. When is the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination scheduled?
The preliminary examination will be held on 25th May 2025.

5. What is the age limit for the UPSC IFS Preliminary Examination 2025?
Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years as of 1st August 2025, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules.

6. What educational qualification is required to apply for the UPSC IFS preliminary Examination 2025?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

7. What is the application fee for the UPSC IFS (Preliminary) Exam 2025 Exam?

• Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No fee (Nil)
• Others:
  Rs. 100/-

8. What is the selection process for the UPSC IFS (Preliminary) Exam 2025?
Candidates must appear for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination and qualify to proceed to the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, which includes written tests and an interview.

9. Can I apply for both the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examinations?
Yes, candidates can apply for both examinations through a common online application form, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

10. How can I apply for the UPSC IFS 2025 Exam?
Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website. Use the provided “Apply Online” link in the notification.

11. What are the important dates for the UPSC IFS (Preliminary) Exam 2025?

• Advt. Opening Date:
  22nd January 2025
• Last Date to Apply:
  11th February 2025
• Prelims Exam Date:
  25th May 2025

12. How can I download the official notification?
You can download the official notification using the “Notification” link provided in the recruitment advertisement.

13. Where will the preliminary examination be conducted?
The examination will be conducted at various centers across India, including cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and many more.

14. Is there any relaxation in the age limit for reserved category candidates?
Yes, age relaxation is provided as per government rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other eligible categories.