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I am pursuing B.Tech 1st year now and I am interested in Forest Services. Is there any opportunity for 1st year students for getting into Forest Services?

As far as you are concerned about your eligibility for joining forest services being a first year student of B.Tech degree then I would like to let you know that you are not eligible at present as for joining forest services you need to have either completed your bachelor degree course or pursuing the final year of same degree.

Further for joining forest services you need to qualify Civil Services examination which is held by UPSC once every year and for more details regarding same examination you can refer to the link www.upsc.gov.in .

Indian Forest Services examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Bachelor of engineering candidates are eligible for IFS examination. Preliminary examination is conducted through UPSC Civil Services.

2. Age limit is 21-30 years for general category candidates. Upper age relaxation of three years to OBC and five years to SC/ST candidates.

You can apply for IFS examination in final year of B.Tech. At present, you are not eligible for examination.

The eligibility criteria for Indian Forest Services examination:

Academic qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology stream candidates are eligible for Indian Forest Services examination.

First year engineering candidates are not eligible for Indian Forest Services examination.

Age limit: 21-30 years for general category candidates. Three years upper age relaxation to OBC and five years to SC/ST candidates.

No, you are not eligible to appear in Forest Services at this stage. Basic requirements to be in Indian Forest Services (Conducted by UPSC).

- You must have passed bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.

- You must have attained age of 21 years or more before applying the form for Indian Forest Services.

- You must be physically and medically fit in every aspect.