UPSC Forest Services Mains Exam Date 2025: Important Update on the Exam Schedule

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Indian Forest Service Recruitment Exam 2025

Advt No. : 06/2025-IFoS Short Details Of Notification

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• Notification Released: 22 January 2025
• Application Start Date: 22 January 2025
• Application Last Date: 21 February 2025 (Extended)
• Online Fee Payment Last Date: 21 February 2025
• Offline Fee Payment Last Date: 20 February 2025
• Application Correction Window: 22-28 February 2025
• Prelims Exam Date: 25 May 2025
• Prelims Admit Card Release: 13 May 2025
• Prelims Result Announcement: 11 June 2025
• Mains Exam Dates: 16-23 November 2025
• Mains Admit Card Availability: Coming Soon

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: INR 100/-
• SC / ST / PH Candidates: INR 0/- (Nil)
• All Female Candidates: INR 0/- (Nil)
• Payment Methods: Online / Offline

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Age as on: 01 August 2025
• Eligible Birth Years: Between 02 August 1993 and 01 August 2004
• Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.

• Preliminary Written Examination
• Main Written Examination
• Personal Interview (300 Marks)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Post Name

Total Vacancies

Required Qualifications

Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination

150

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualification.

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer.
Exam Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Exam Duration

General Studies

100

200

2 Hours

CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) – Qualifying

80

200

2 Hours

Total

180

400

Exam Type: Descriptive/Subjective Type
Each Paper Duration: 03 Hours

Paper

Subject Name

Maximum Marks

Paper-I

General English

300

Paper-II

General Knowledge

300

Paper-III

Optional Subject Paper 1

200

Paper-IV

Optional Subject Paper 1

200

Paper-V

Optional Subject Paper 2

200

Paper-VI

Optional Subject Paper 2

200

Grand Total Marks

1400

• Steps to Apply for UPSC Forest Service Exam 2025:

• Review the Official Notification: Carefully read the complete notification to understand eligibility, fees, important dates, age limits, and the selection process.
• Gather Necessary Documents: Collect all required documents such as proof of eligibility, mark sheets, photographs, signature, ID proof, and address details.
• Scan Documents: Ensure all collected documents, including your photo and signature, are scanned in the specified format and size.
• Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form accurately with all correct details. Double-check all entered information before proceeding.
• Preview and Verify: Review the application form preview to confirm that all details are accurate and complete.
• Pay the Application Fee: If applicable, complete the fee payment online or offline as per the instructions.
• Submit the Application: After reviewing and paying the fee, submit the final application form as instructed.
• Print the Application: Save a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

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Mains Exam Date

17/09/2025

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Prelims Exam Result

11/06/2025

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Prelims Admit Card

13/05/2025

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Application Correction

22/02/2025

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Online Application Form

22/01/2025

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Date Extension Notice

18/02/2025

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Full Official Notification

22/01/2025

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Official UPSC Website

22/01/2025

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