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Overview of the Recruitment

UPSC IFS Recruitment 2023

Name of the Agency	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No:	06/2023-IFoS DATED 1st Feb 2023
Job Type	Central Government Jobs
Type of Employment	Regular Basis
Total Openings	150 Profiles
Job Area	Anywhere in India
Starting date of Online Registration	1st Feb 2023
Deadline to register	21st Feb 2023
Mode of Application	Online
Authorised Website	https://upsc.gov.in/

Job Openings

Based on the exam results, there will likely be about 150 openings to be filled. The job openings can vary according to the official notification. All posts that may be chosen by the government will give precedence to applicants from Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Persons with physical Disabilities.

Essential Dates for the UPSC IFS 2023 Exam:

The recruitment authority accepts online applications only. The table below includes the date and time for the online application. Aspirants must submit their applications before the deadline, if not earlier.

Event	Essential Dates
Release date of official Notification	01 February 2023
Deadline to submit the application form	21 February 2023
Admit Card Release date for (Prelims)	May 2023
Prelims exam date for IFS 2023	28 May 2023
Result Release date of Prelim exam	June 2023
Admit Card release date for (Mains)	October 2023
Mains Exam Date	November 2023
Result Release Date for Mains	December 2023

IFS 2023 notification from UPSC

From February 1, 2023, the public will have access to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2023 official Notification. On 28th May 2023, there will be an IFS Preliminary Exam. Aspirants are recommended to download the official notification as it becomes available on the authorised website because it contains all essential exam-related information.

Direct URL to apply for the UPSC IFS Recruitment Exam 2023

https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/index.php

UPSC IFS 2023 – Qualifications Requirements

Check to see if you meet all of the eligibility conditions before you start filling out the paperwork. The notification PDF given by the conducting body contains a list of all the requirements. We have summarised them for your convenience, but you can always see the official notification for the full details.
Citizenship:
The applicant’s nationality is taken into account as one of the initial criteria.

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Bhopal or Nepal, or a Tibetan refugee who entered India before 1st January 1962, to remain there permanently.
• Individuals of Indian descent who have immigrated from nations such as Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Republic of Vietnam, Tanzania, etc., and intend to remain permanently in the country.
• During the hiring process, every applicant—aside from Indian citizens—produces an eligibility certificate given by the Indian government.

Age restriction and Relaxation
Aspirants must be at least 21 years old and no older than 32 years old.
There is, however, some age relaxation for the reserved categories, which is covered below:

Category	Age Benefit
ST/ SC	5 years
PwD	10 years
Aspirants who were born in J&K and resided there between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989	5 years
OBC category	3 years
Ex-service members who have served their country for at least five years, including commissioned officers and ECOs/SSCOs. A certificate from the Ministry of Defence states that they are eligible to apply for civil employment and may be terminated with three months’ notice following the date they get the offer of employment.	5 years
Defence Personnel	5 years

 

Educational Standards

In contrast to IAS, the educational requirements are fairly specific when applying for IFoS. Only graduates in the following fields may submit applications:
Botany
Geology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Statistics
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Forestry or Engineering
Zoology
Aspirants may also apply for the exam if they are taking one of the required subjects for their degree. To be eligible for the next level, students must submit the information about passing the exam in the application form if they pass the preliminary round.

 

Number of Attempts:

Before applying, one should keep in mind this additional condition. You are only allowed to apply for the exam a certain number of times, therefore each time you fail the exam, one attempt is forfeited. Following are the maximum tries that aspirants may make:

Category	No. of attempts
General Aspirants	6
ST/ SC	No restrictions
OBC	9
PWD	9 for general/OBC, unlimited for ST/ SC

 

Registration Fee

• Aspirants must pay the PSC IFS registration fee either offline or online.
• Aspirants can pay online using a Mastercard, Visa, RuPay, SBI Internet Banking, or Credit Card.
• When registering for part II, aspirants who opt for the “Pay by Cash” option need to print the Pay-in slip that the system generates and deposit their fees at the particular SBI Branch on the mentioned working days only.
• The “Pay by Cash” choice will be disabled at 11.59 PM on 20th Feb 2023, and the online payment option will be discontinued on 21st Feb 2023.

S. No	Category	Registration Fees
1	OBC/ UR	Rs 100 /-
2	ST / SC / Female/ PwBD	Nil

Application Method for UPSC IFS Recruitment

• The official UPSC website, www.upsc.gov.in, is where aspirants can apply online for the IFS Recruitment 2023 exam.
• Apply online by clicking Exam Notification.
• Both parts of the online registration form—Part I and II—must be filled out by aspirants.
• To register for Part I, you must use a legitimate and working email address.
• You have until 21 Feb 2023 at 6:00 PM to complete the online registration (for Part I and II).
• Part 2: Enter your passcode and resister number to log in, then complete the online registration process.
• The necessary documents should be uploaded by aspirants in the format required.
• Photo IDs such as Voter Cards, Aadhar Cards, PAN Cards, Driving Licenses, Passports, School Photo IDs, and any other photo ID Cards issued by the Central or State Government are acceptable documents.
• The registration fee is due from all applicants (methods given above).
• Send the application in.
• Obtain a printout of the completed application.

Important Requirements:

Aspirants attentively read the application procedures before submitting their applications.

• Aspirants must make sure the scanned copies of their educational credentials, a recent colour passport-size photo, and their signature are in the format and size requirements outlined in the official notification. (If needed)
• An aspirant’s application will be withdrawn if the appropriate photograph is not uploaded by them.
• Aspirants are recommended to start their online applications as soon as feasible before the deadline and not to wait until the very last minute.
• Verify the information you supplied once or twice after completing the application. You may apply if you are pleased with all of your information.

Hiring Method of the UPSC IFS

The following phases will be used to determine the aspirants for the UPSC IFS selection process.

• Preliminary assessment (Objective type)
• Main Exam (Written)
• Personal Interview

Best Advice to Prepare for the UPSC IFS Recruitment Exam 2023

Make a Schedule:
While the majority of sincere candidates should have finished their syllabus at this point and are aware of their areas of weakness, it is now vital to create a workable schedule to concentrate on those areas and get their basics. Long before the exam, analyse your condition and create a schedule based on that information.
Observe the IFS exam schedule and exam pattern.
Aspirants must review the test curriculum and pattern before beginning their IFS preparations to become familiar with the stages, sections, scoring system, and subjects on which the IFS exam paper will be based.
Download and complete IFS Question Papers from past years.
Aspirants can learn about the exam’s level of difficulty and the weighting of questions by subject by using the question papers. The UPSC IFS question paper is published on the authorised website of UPSC.
Mix up your study and revision schedule.
Since revision is the key to long-term memory, keep going over your prior (strong) subjects as you study for your weaker ones. Plan your study approach so you can go over the necessary content as often as you can or until you feel confident in your preparation.
Stay healthy and centred.
Candidates must take extra care of their health and hygiene while studying for the UPSC IFS because the process can take at least a year. If you are not feeling well on exam day, everything could be for naught. It is suggested to drink enough water, exercise, eat well, and practise some light meditation.
Finish the IFS Tests
A test-like environment is created by solving test series, and aspirants can improve their study skills by completing additional test series.

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