{"id":4815,"date":"2025-08-01T22:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4815"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:07:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:37:35","slug":"ifs-full-form-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/ifs-full-form-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"IFS Full Form Forest, Eligibility, Salary &#038; Exam Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>IFS full form Forest is Indian Forest Service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <b>IFS is one of three All India Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> the other two being the Indian Administrative Service &amp; the Indian Police Service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Indian Forest Service exam is conducted by the UPSC along with the UPSC CSE examination. IFS is dedicated to the <\/span><b>scientific management and conservation of the country\u2019s forests, wildlife, and ecosystems. IFS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> officers play a critical role in implementing the National Forest Policy, ensuring ecological stability, and promoting sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is IFS Full Form Forest?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>IFS Full form Forest is Indian Forest Service, IFS\/IFos established in 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a coveted All India civil service responsible for implementing India\u2019s National Forest Policy. It aims to ensure <\/span><b>ecological stability and sustainability through the management of forests, wildlife, and natural resources. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian forest officers manage National Parks, Tiger Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and other protected areas of the Country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, Read About <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/indian-foreign-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Foreign Service(IFS)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Indian Forest Service Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in its official notification, has delineated the detailed eligibility criteria for the India forest Service as given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nationality to be an Indian Forest Service officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: candidate must be a Citizen of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Qualification to be an Indian Forest Service officer (IFS\/IFos) Officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UPSC has prescribed a minimum qualification to become an IFS Officer; a candidate must hold a degree from a government-recognised university. According to UPSC, final-year students are eligible for the preliminary examination. But candidates must provide proof of passing the graduate examination at the time of applying for the UPSC Mains examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit to Become an IFS Officer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates applying for the Indian Forest Service must be at least 21 years old and not exceed 32 years of age. However, there is an age relaxation for the reserved categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read About <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-ifs-notification-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Rank-wise Post IAS, IPS, IFS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Indian Forest Service(IFS) Salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>IFS(indian forest service) officers&#8217; salaries are determined by the rank the officer holds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Detailed salary of indian Forest Service (IFS) officers with their rank is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Indian Forest Officer Salary<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Pay Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Basic Salary(7th CPC)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) \/ Assistant Deputy Conservator of Forests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) \/ Assistant Deputy Conservator of Forests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67,700- 78,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Conservator of Forests &#8211; Selection Grade<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78,800\u20131,18,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservator of Forests (CF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,23,100\u20132,09,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,44,200\u20132,14,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Chief Conservator of Forests (ACCF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,82,200\u20132,24,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) \/ Head of Forest Force (HoFF)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director General of Forests (DGF) &#8211; Central Deputation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAG+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Indian Forest Service Attempt Limit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has put the attempt limit for indian forest service examination to maintain fairness, integrity, and sanctity in the UPSC forest service examination. Detailed attempt limit category-wise for IFS is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Indian Forest Service Attempt Limit<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Attempt Limit<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General category IFS Attempt Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC category IFS Attempt Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sc\/STIFS Attempt Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS category IFS Attempt Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 for Gn, OBC,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST &#8211; Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Indian Forest Service Physical Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Indian Forest Service Physical Eligibility Criteria <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are designed in a way to assess candidates&#8217; physical endurance to fulfil the full responsibilities assigned to them as IFS Officers. Detailed Physical Eligibility criteria are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Indian Forest Service Physical Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Male<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Female<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height (minimum)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">163 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest (minimum)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84 cm (5 cm expansion)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">79 cm (5 cm expansion)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 or 6\/9 good eyesight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\/6 or 6\/9 good eyesight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2026?<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enrol now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>IFS Full Form Forest FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4814 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4814{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4814 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4814{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4814.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1754066957\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4814\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4814\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48140\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48140\" aria-controls=\"collapse48140\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is the Indian Forest Service (IFS\/IFoS)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse48140\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4814\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48140\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IFS\/IFoS, established in 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951, is a coveted All India civil service responsible for implementing India\u2019s National Forest Policy. It aims to ensure ecological stability\u00a0 through the sustainable management of forests, wildlife, and natural resources<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48141\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48141\" aria-controls=\"collapse48141\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. How is the IFS exam conducted?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48141\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4814\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48141\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IFS exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has three stages: <\/span><b>Preliminary Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Common with the Civil Services Exam, <\/span><b>Mains Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: A written exam with six papers, <\/span><b>Personality Test\/Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: A 300-mark interview to assess suitability for the role.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48142\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48142\" aria-controls=\"collapse48142\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. How many attempts are allowed for the IFS exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48142\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4814\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48142\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to UPSC, General category candidates get six attempts. OBC candidates have nine attempts, while SC\/ST candidates have unlimited attempts (subject to age limits).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48143\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48143\" aria-controls=\"collapse48143\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. What are the key roles and responsibilities of an IFS officer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48143\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4814\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48143\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Managing and conserving forest resources through afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable practices.Protecting wildlife by enforcing laws against poaching and illegal huntingManaging protected areas like National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48144\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48144\" aria-controls=\"collapse48144\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. 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