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Can a biotechnology graduate sit for Indian Forest Services Exam?

The students having Bachelor’s 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, can appear in exam.

Candidates appearing at their degree examination (with prescribed subjects) are also eligible to compete. Candidates qualifying on the result of the written part of the examination will be required to submit the proof of passing the requisite examination along with their detailed application form to be filled up at that stage.

So, you are eligible and for further more details go to website:
upscguide.com › Indian Forest Service

I have done my graduation in biotechnology..but I had my subjects as zoology, botany, biochemistry..am I eligible for the ifs exam???

Originally Posted by opsanyog

Can a biotechnology graduate sit for Indian Forest Services Exam?

IFS stands for Indian Forest Service.This exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission every year once.

For appearing in IFS exam candidate must be a graduate in any one of these subjects – Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry OR any engineering degree from any government recognized university.

If you are from BE or B-Tech in Biotechnology then you are applicable for IFS exam .

Your age should be between 21 to 30 years.

IFS Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission every year in two stages -

a) Preliminary Examination
b) Main Examination.

Best Books for IFS Exam :-

UPSC-IFS Exam Botany Guide Including (Paper 1 and 2)
Author: RPH Editorial Board
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House (2012)

IFS Indian Forest Service: Physics Guide (Paper I & Paper II)
by R. Gupta's
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House

Indian Forestry: A Breakthrough Approach to Forest Service
by K. Manikandan, S. Prabhu
Publisher: Jain Brothers-New Delhi

IFS Indian Forest Service: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Guide (Paper I & II)
by R. Gupta's
Publisher: Ramesh Publishing House

Physical Criteria for IFS Exam:-

For men:-

1. Min. height- 165cm and 5cm relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
2. Weight should be suitable with height.
3. Chest- 84cm (min) and 5cm relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

For women:-

1. Height - min. 150cm and 5cm relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
2. Weight should be suitable with height.
3. Chest- min.79cm and 5cm relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

I have attached the Syllabus and Some Question Papers of IFS exam so please check it out .
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Dear Friend,

The Union Public Service Commission [UPSC] conducts the Indian Forest Services Examination every year.

The Eligibility Criteria for IFS Exam are :

## Educational Qualifications :

* The candidate must have completed graduation any one of these subjects : Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Botany, Geology, Physics, Mathematics,, Statistics and Zoology from any recognized college/university.

* Candidates in final year of graduation can also appear for this exam.

* The Age Limit :

1) For General Candidates : 21-30 yrs

2) For OBC Candidates : 21-33 yrs

3) For SC/ST Candidates : 21-35 yrs

* Nationality : Indian

* Number Of Attempts :

a) For General Candidates : 4

b) For OBC Candidate : 7

c) For SC/ST Candidates : No Limitations

So , As you have completed graduation in Biotechnology , you can appear for the Indian Forest Services Exam.

This is the information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.

I have completed my bsc in biotechnology and had subjects like horticulture and biotechnology in last year but in 2nd year had botany and biotechnology so am I eligible to appear for Indian Forest Service exam

I have completed my bsc in biotechnology and had subject like biostatistics and cell biology in 1st year and in 2nd year advanced biotechnology so I am eligible to appear for IFS??