Get complete details about the UPSC Indian Forest Service Notification 2025, UPSC has extended the registration deadline for IFS 2025 to February 21, 6 PM.
theIAShub | 18 Feb, 2025 | 436 | 0
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the highly anticipated Indian Forest Service Notification 2025. This comprehensive notification provides crucial details for candidates aiming to secure a position in the prestigious Indian Forest Service (IFS).
UPSC has extended the registration deadline for the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) 2025 to February 21, 6 PM.
Initially, the last date for submitting applications was February 21, 6 PM. Candidates must complete their applications online through the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
Additionally, UPSC has provided a correction window from February 22 to February 28, allowing applicants to modify their details if needed.
The UPSC Indian Forest Service Notification 2025 PDF is now available on the official UPSC website. Aspiring candidates must read the notification thoroughly to understand the eligibility criteria, exam structure, and other essential instructions. The notification highlights the integrated selection process, which includes the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination as the screening test for the Indian Forest Service Exam 2025.
Knowing dates is very important for candidates to escape the last minute rush. Here is a table regarding key dates related to IFS notification.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | January 22, 2025 |
| Start Date for Applications | January 22, 2025 |
| Last Date for Applications | February 21, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | One week before the exam |
UPSC can cancel the candidature of a candidate based on eligibility criteria. Make sure you fulfill all the requirements to appear in the exam.
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1962 |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (as of August 1, 2025); relaxations apply for reserved categories |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject in Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, etc. |
| Number of Attempts | 6 attempts for General/EWS, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST candidates |
UPSC has brought certain changes in the application process for the exam. Below is the table which contains details about all of them.
| Change | Description |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | Candidates must complete the OTR process before applying for any UPSC exam. Registration is valid for a lifetime. |
| Preliminary Application Correction Window | A seven-day correction window is available from February 12 to February 18, 2025, for rectifying errors. |
| Main Application Correction Window | After Preliminary results, candidates can update optional subjects, exam center preferences, and other details. |
| Document Upload Requirements | Upload a recent photograph with the name and date clearly visible, along with a scanned photo ID card. |
| No Withdrawal Allowed | Once the application is submitted, candidates cannot withdraw their application. |
The IFS vacancy 2025 is expected to be approximately 150, subject to changes based on government requirements. Reservations are available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories, ensuring diversity and inclusivity in the recruitment process.
The Indian Forest Service Exam 2025 follows a two-stage process:
Candidates must adhere to the guidelines mentioned in the UPSC IFS Notification 2025:
The correction window is open from February 22 to February 28, 2025.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least one subject like Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, or Zoology.
General candidates have six attempts, OBC candidates nine, and SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts.
Approximately 150 vacancies are expected, subject to government changes.
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