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Hello sir, I have completed 12th in Science with PCMB group. I am suffering from myopia in my left eye. I want to be an Indian Forest Service officer. How to become Indian Forest Service officer?

If you want to become an IFS officer, then you have to be proper. You have to write UPSC Exam which is conducted every year by the Central Government.
Myopia is one of the thing that you should take care of, In case there is a problem they might recommend you to some other posts.

The posts of IFoS (Indian Forest Services) are filled up through the civil services examination conducted by the UPSC.

According to the eligibility criteria released by the UPSC :

* The candidate should be a citizen of India.

* The candidate should have completed graduation through any stream under the scheme of 10+2+3 at least form a recognized university.

* The candidate should be of 21 years at least at the time of application.

* The candidate should be physically and medically fit.

So, no matter which graduation degree you pursue, you will be eligible for the CSE.

There will be no problem for you having a Myopia in getting selected in the services until and unless it is a severe one or cannot be cured. You can go for a lazic operation which may help you in curing the same completely.

Indian Forest Services entrance examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. UPSC is the examination conducting authority for conducting various examination in India.

Eligibility criteria for IFS examination:

*The minimum academic qualification required for IFS examination is graduation from a UGC recognized university. Those who are studying in final year of bachelor's degree can also apply for IFS examination.

You are not eligible for IFS examination after 10+2. You must first of all pursue your bachelor's degree then appear for this examination.

The academic qualification required for Indian Forest Services examination is bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Candidates who are pursuing final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply for examination. The age limit to apply for IFS entrance examination is 21-32 years.

Myopic eye is subject to be approved by medical team while medical examination. You can not apply for this exam after 10+2. You need to pursue your bachelor's degree then you will become eligible for this examination.

If you have myopia of more than 6 D, you will be referred to appear for SOB and after the final declaration from there you will be selected for the recruitment in service.

The other eligibility to appear for examination is that candidate must have passed bachelor degree in forestry, animal husbandry, physics, mathematics, botany,zoology etc and age limit between 21-32 years.

So,you have to pursue bachelor degree to appear for examination. For more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

Indian Forest Services Examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission every year. The academic qualification required to appear for this examination is bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Final year candidates of bachelor's degree can also apply for this examination.

You must study any one of the subject like zoology, geology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, botany, animal husbandry or bachelor's degree in agriculture or engineering or forestry etc.

You can not apply for this examination after 12th. You need to pursue bachelor's degree then only you can appear for IFS examination. Minimum age limit for this exam is 21 years.

I have lazy eye in my one eye side so can i eligible for iFs exam?

You have to complete your graduation with any stream then no matter if you suffering from myopia or any other physical problem the requirement is just you have to mentaly fit.