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To be qualified for turning into an Indian Forest Services Officer one should hold a Bachelor of Science certificate in arithmetic, physical science, science, herbal science, zoology, topography, insights, veterinary science, and creature farming; or who hold a four-year college education in designing, ranger service, or horticulture; or a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Indian Forest Service Examination.

As a first step, the aspirant has to procure the “Application Form” along with “Information Brochure” of Indian Forest Service Exam (https://targetstudy.com/exams/ifs-exam/) from any of the “Head Post Offices or Post Offices” spread throughout the country and sent the filled Application form to:

The Secretary
Union Public Service Commission
Dholpur House
New Delhi - 110011.

Step 2) In May or June, the aspirants have to take the “Preliminary examinations”. It is consisting of two papers-

1) General Studies (150 marks)

2) Some optional subjects (300 marks)

Once you clear both the exams, then you are through the final stage is the interview. The aspirants are grilled in the interview to test their personality and mental ability. Then the final list of the successful candidates is prepared and those candidates who have opted for these services are admitted for foundation training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration at Mussourie. This is followed by a Forest Service-specific orientation at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun, with training on forest and wildlife management, soil conservation, surveying, Scheduled Tribes, and handling weapons.

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