UPSC IFS Vacancy 2025 Out for 150 Posts, Check Details

UPSC IFS Vacancy 2025 has been released for approximately 150 posts in Indian Forest Service (IFS). Check out complete details for IFS vacancy 2025.

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January 18, 2025

UPSC IFS Vacancy 2025 Out for 150 Posts, Check Details

UPSC IFS Vacancy 2025: The UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025 offers approximately 150 vacancies, providing opportunities for candidates across various categories. The notification for UPSC IFS prelims was released on January 22, 2025. These vacancies include reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Aspiring candidates must qualify for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination before proceeding to the IFS Main Examination.

UPSC IFoS Vacancy Details

In UPSC IFoS Notification 2025, the total number of vacancies mentioned is approximately 150, distributed across categories. The distribution of the vacancies across categories, including specific provisions for PwBD candidates, is outlined below:

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Category No. of Vacancies Backlog Vacancies Total
Low Vision 02 00 02
Hard of Hearing 02 01 03
Locomotor Disability (Leprosy Cured & Acid Attack Victims) 02 02 04
Total PwBD Reserved 06 03 09

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the UPSC IFS Examination 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Nationality

  • Must be a citizen of India or fall within the categories specified under the UPSC notification (e.g., subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962).

2. Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 32 years on 1st August 2025

UPSC IFS Age Relaxation 2025

The table below provides the age relaxation criteria for candidates appearing for the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2025 exam:

Category Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Up to 5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Up to 3 years
Defence Services Personnel Up to 3 years
Ex-Servicemen Up to 5 years
ECOs/SSCOs Up to 5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Up to 10 years

3. Educational Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree with at least one subject such as Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering.

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4. Number of Attempts

  • General category candidates can attempt up to 6 times, while OBC candidates get 9 attempts. There is no restriction for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. However, the application is online via the official UPSC website.

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FAQs on UPSC IFS Vacancy 2025

Approximately 150 vacancies are available, including reserved seats for various categories.

A total of 9 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates across different subcategories.

A Bachelor's degree in specific subjects such as Botany, Agriculture, or Engineering is required.

Yes, age relaxations are provided as per government norms (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST).

The application process is entirely online through the official UPSC website.

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