The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the dates for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains examination. The exam will begin on November 24 and conclude on December 1, 2024. Candidates can check the IFS Mains schedule by visiting the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in or https://upsc.gov.in.

The preliminary exam for the IFS was held on June 16, and the results for the 2024 IFS prelims were declared on July 1.2024. For the 2023 batch, the written exam results were published on July 19, listing the names of shortlisted candidates. Asodiya Parth Sureshkumar secured the top rank, followed by Shreya Thakur in second place and Mendapara Nikunjkumar Prafulbha in third.

The Indian Forest Service plays a vital role in managing the nation’s forests, wildlife, and environment. The IFS selection process is highly competitive and consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Personality Test (Interview).

The preliminary exam is shared with the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and consists of two objective-type papers. Each paper is worth 200 marks, with the marks from Paper I contributing to the merit list in the prelims. Paper II is qualifying in nature. Candidates who pass the prelims advance to the mains, which is a descriptive exam covering specialized subjects across six papers.