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Hi, apart from educational criteria what are the different physique fitness requirements for the Indian Forestry Service (IFS)? Do I need to undergo any medical examination also? Which all tests would be conducted under medical examination?

Physical requirements for indian Forestry Service are:
• For men-
* Height: minimum 165 cms for general candidates, 5 cms relaxation for reserved category candidates.
* Chest: minimum 84 cms for general candidates, 5 cms relaxation for reserved category candidates.

• For women-
* Height: minimum 150 cms for general category candidates, 5 cms relaxation for reserved category candidates.
* Chest: minimum 79 cms for general category candidates, 5 cms relaxation for reserved category candidates
* Eyesight should be normal- 6/6 without glass (for both).
6/12 with glass (for both)
* Should not be colour blindness
* Pregnant women are not allowed