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Respected Sir, I have done M.Tech Biotechnology. Am i eligible for IFS exam. Please tell me

Originally Posted by den.saji

Respected Sir, I have done M.Tech Biotechnology. Am i eligible for IFS exam. Please tell me

Dear Aspirant,

According to the Educational Qualification Require for IFS state that a candidate must have completed their Graduation degree in any field with the Subject like Botany, Zoology, Animal Science etc. are eligible......

Since You have completed Your Masters in Biotechnology then You are fulfill the Educational Qualification......

But for IFS age limit must be between 21 to 30 years if you are belong to General category, For OBC 21 to 33 years, For SC/ST 21 to 35 years......

If You satisfy Age Criteria then you are surely eligible for it.....

Attempt Limit:

1. For General - 4 Times
2. For OBC - 7 Times
3. For SC/ST No Limit

List of optional subjects:

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Engineering
• Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Forestry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology

Books for Preparation

UPSC-IFS Exam Zoology Guide
Author: RPH Editorial Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House (2012)
Rs. 223


UPSC-IFS Compulsory Exam Guide (Paper 1 and 2)
Author: RPH Editorial Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House (2012)
Rs. 344


UPSC-IFS Exam Botany Guide Including
Author: RPH Editorial Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House (2012)
Rs. 228

So All the best

With Regards......
Dharm

Originally Posted by den.saji

Respected Sir, I have done M.Tech Biotechnology. Am i eligible for IFS exam. Please tell me

IFS Stands for Indian Forest Service .IFS is Conducted Union Public Service Commission .

If you have completed graduation degree from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a degree in Agriculture or Forestry or Engineering of a recognized University or equivalent then you applicable for IFS exam.Need not require any percentage marks in graduation degree .Final year student are eligible for IFS exam.

This exam is not depend on Masters degree so if you have fulfill above mentioned educational qualification then you are applicable for IFS Exam.

Your age should be in between 21 to 30 years old.Age relaxation is provide for SC/ST/OBC candidate.

Age relaxation:-

(a)For SC, ST ,Ex servicemen = 5 years

(b)For OBC = 3 years

Number of Attempts:-

General candidate : 4 attempts , SC, ST candidates: No Restriction, OBC candidates: 7 attempts

Paper I - General English : 300 Marks
Paper II - General Knowledge : 300 Marks
Paper III, IV, V & VI - This section question papers are coming from your two optimal subject 200 Marks

Optional Subjects are:-

1. Agriculture
2. Agricultural Engineering
3. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
4. Botany
5. Chemistry
6. Chemical Engineering
7. Civil Engineering
8. Forestry
9. Geology
10. Mathematics
11. Mechanical Engineering
12. Physics
13. Statistics
14. Zoology

This combination are not allowed:

1. Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering
2. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
4. Mathematics and Statistics
5. Any of the Engineering subjects namely Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - not more than one subject.

For more details of IFS Exam ,you can visit http://www.upsc.gov.in
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Dear Saji,

The acronym for IFS is Indian Forest Services.

Yes, you are eligible for IFS examination.

Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) conducts IFS examination every year.

The eligibility criteria required for IFS examination are prescribed as below:-

* Completion of graduation in Agriculture or Forestry, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Geology, or Statistics or Engineering from any recognised college or university.

* Age limit:- 21-30 yrs.

* Age relaxation:- 3 yrs for OBC and 5 yrs for SC/ST contendors.

* Nationality:- Indian.

* Final year contendors are also applicable.

* No. of attempts:- 4 for General, 7 for OBC and no limits for SC/ST contendors.

Optional subjects for IFS examination:-



IFS exam pattern:-



Hope the above mentioned will help you to get the information you were searching for.

Originally Posted by den.saji

Respected Sir, I have done M.Tech Biotechnology. Am i eligible for IFS exam. Please tell me

hi friend,


A graduation degree with at least one of the subjects namely, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry or Engineering of a recognised university or equivalent.....

A Candidates appearing at their degree examination (with prescribed subjects) are also eligible to compete.....

Age should be between 21 to 30 years. There is a relaxation available for Reserved Category..........[/INDENT]

I. Written Examination - Conventional (essay) type:

• Paper I - General English 300 Marks
• Paper II - General Knowledge 300 Marks
• Paper III, IV, V & VI - Any two subjects to be selected from the list of optional subjects set out below. Each subject will have two papers. 200

Marks for each paper

• Total marks for written examination 1400 Marks

List of optional subjects:

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Engineering
• Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Forestry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology

this exam is conducted in month of July Every year so, First of Complete your Graduation in Science Stream then you are eligible for it........
Brain Tree, Hyderabad

IFS Academy in AP

• Vivekanand Academy of Civil Service, Hyderabad
  
• A.P Study Circle, Hyderabad
  
• Gayatri IAS study Circle, Hyderabad
  
• Erudite Coaching Center, Hyderabad

All the best.........

Yes, after doing M.Tech. Biotechnology one is eligible for IFS exam.

IFS - Indian Administrative Service and to become an IFS officer, one has to crack civil Service Exam conducted by UPSC every year.

The eligible candidate must be an Indian National having either appear for the final Graduation degree exam or pass with Botany, Zoology/Forestry/Animal Husbandry/Biotechnology etc. from a recognised University within the age of 21 to 30 years with upper age relaxation for reserved candidate with good Physical Fitness, apply for IFS.

For more information you may log on to http://www.upsc.gov.in

IFS examination is conducted by UPSC every year for specialised Graduates and if you want to apply then you must be a Graduate in any one of those disciplines.

You must be an Graduate in any one of the following disciplines :

-Agriculture

-Agricultural Engineering

-Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

-Botany

-Chemistry

-Chemical Engineering

-Civil Engineering

-Forestry

-Geology

-Mathematics

-Mechanical Engineering

-Physics

-Statistics

-Zoology

So if you have done Graduation in any of the above subjects then definitely you can apply for IFS Exam.

Age Criteria for IFS Exam:

General Category - 21 to 30 years

OBC Category - 21 to 33 years

SC/ST Category - 21 to 35 years

Selection Procedure:

The selection will be based on the performance in the written examination and interview.

For more information visit http://www.upsc.gov.in

INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION:

You are eligible for IFS exam after completing your graduation degree from a recognized university.

Educational Qualifications for IFS exam:
Bachelor’s degree of a recognized university with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Age Limit:
General - 21 to 30 yrs
OBC - 21 to 33 yrs
SC/ST - 21 to 35 yrs
Defence Personnal - 21 to 33 yrs
Ex serviceman - 21 to 35 yrs

Number of Attempts:
Four attempts for open, seven for OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs. If a person appears in the Preliminary Examination or even one paper is counted as an attempt.

How to apply:

•Apply online by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in
•Apply offline by purchasing the application form from designated post offices throughout the country.

For complete details go to http://www.upsc.gov.in

Originally Posted by den.saji

Respected Sir, I have done M.Tech Biotechnology. Am i eligible for IFS exam. Please tell me

Yes you are most definitely eligible to sit for the IFS Exam.

Union Public Service Commission conducts the Indian Forest Service or IFS Exam. If you get selected then you will be elected for foundation training you will be sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy and then for specialized training to Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun.

You need to have any one of the following Educational Qualification to sit for this exam:-

• You need to have a bachelor's degree in any one of the following subject: mathematics, physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, geology, statistics, veterinary science and animal husbandry.
  
• If you have done a degree in engineering, agriculture or forestry can also apply.
  
• If you have a bachelor's degree in medicine or surgery then also you are eligible.

Age Criteria:-

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 30 years

You need to cross the following stages to get finally selected:-

• Preliminary Exam (Objective Exam)
• Main Exam (Written + Interview)

Preliminary Exam Pattern:-

• Paper I: General Studies- 200 marks
• Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test- 200 marks

Main Examination:-

• Main Written Examination- 1400 marks
• Interview Session- 300 marks

Main Exam Pattern:-

• Paper I - General English- 300 marks
• Paper II - General Knowledge- 300 Marks
• Paper III, IV, V & VI - 200 Marks for each paper

Any two subjects to be selected from the list of optional subjects set out below. Each subject will have two papers.

List of Optional Subjects:-

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Engineering
• Animal Husbandary & Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Forestry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology

Hope this helps :-> :->