UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) exam syllabus and pattern
This subject-wise outline follows the recruiting authority’s published scheme. Paper names and topic coverage can change by recruitment cycle, post or corrigendum; always use the current official notification for final details.
Preliminary Examination
- The Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper I and qualifying CSAT) is the screening examination for IFoS
Main Examination — written
- General English; General Knowledge; two papers each in any two optional subjects selected from the list in the current IFoS notification (four optional papers total). Optional subjects and restrictions are notification-specific
Interview / Personality Test
- Personality and suitability for the Indian Forest Service
UPSC official syllabus / notification ↗ · Check the latest notification and amendments before preparing.
UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) previous-year question tests
- Attempt available previous-year questions online
- Review your score, correct answers and explanations after submitting
- Save attempts and retake tests during active access
- Download the question paper after your test