The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2025. This is a prestigious opportunity for aspirants looking to serve in India’s forestry sector under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Key Highlights of UPSC IFoS Exam 2025
Exam Name: Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2025
Number of Vacancies: Approx. 150 (subject to change)
Application Mode: OnlineOfficial
Website: https://upsconline.gov.in
Last Date to Apply: February 11, 2025 (6:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date: May 25, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
1. Educational Qualification:Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following subjects:
✔ Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
✔ Botany
✔Chemistry
✔ Geology
✔ Mathematics
✔ Physics
✔ Statistics
✔ Zoology
✔ Agriculture
✔ Forestry
✔ Engineering (Any Discipline)
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 32 years
Relaxations:SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Nationality:
Candidates must be:
✔ A citizen of India OR
✔ A subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
✔ A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962 OR
✔ A person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East Africa, etc.
How to Apply?
1️⃣ Visit 1️⃣ Visit https://upsconline.gov.in
2️⃣ Register via One-Time Registration (OTR)
3️⃣ Fill out the online application form
4️⃣ Upload necessary documents & photo ID proof
5️⃣ Pay the application fee (₹100 for General/OBC, Free for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
6️⃣ Submit the form before February 11, 2025
2️⃣ Register via One-Time Registration (OTR)
3️⃣ Fill out the online application form
4️⃣ Upload necessary documents & photo ID proof
5️⃣ Pay the application fee (₹100 for General/OBC, Free for SC/ST/PwBD/Women)
6️⃣ Submit the form before February 11, 2025
