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UPSC Indian Forest Services Examination, 2016
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published notification for recruitment of approximately 110 posts under Indian Forest Services Examination, 2016. If you’re interested in this opportunity, here are all the essential details about eligibility, application process, and selection criteria.
Key Information
- Total Posts: 110 (approximately)
- Name of Examination: Indian Forest Services Examination
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least one of these subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering from a recognized university is acceptable.
Age Limit: Between 21 to 32 years as on 01/08/2016
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the examination (except Female/SC/ST/PH candidates who are exempted) need to pay a fee of Rs.100. You can pay this amount by depositing cash in any SBI branch, using net banking facilities of SBI, or through Visa/Master Credit/Debit card.
Examination Scheme
The selection process includes two stages:
Preliminary Examination
- Two compulsory objective-type papers of 200 marks each
- Both papers available in Hindi and English
- General Studies Paper-II is qualifying with minimum 33% marks
- Duration: Two hours per paper
- Low Vision candidates (minimum 40% impairment) can use a scribe and get extra 40 minutes
Main Examination
- Paper I: General English (300 marks)
- Paper II: General Knowledge (300 marks)
- Paper III: Any two subjects (200 marks)
- Paper IV: Selected from the list of optional subjects
- Paper V: Optional subjects paper
- Paper VI: Personality Test (300 marks)
Syllabus Overview
Paper I (200 marks): Current events, History of India, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity, Economic and Social Development, Environmental ecology, and General Science.
Paper II (200 marks): Comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision making, general mental ability, and basic numeracy.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the official website: www.upsconline.nic.in
Important Dates
- Last date for online application: 27/05/2016 (till 11:59 pm)
- Exam Date: 07/08/2016
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Important Note
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying. Admission at all stages remains provisional until you satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. Original document verification occurs only after qualifying for the Interview/Personality Test.
