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Are MBBS( medical students) eligible for IFS(forest service) exam??? And can you plz name me some mbbs Doctors who became IFS? I asked UPSC support about it but didn't get concrete answers from them.. plz reply!!

No, MBBS students are not eligible for IFS(forest service) exam.

Those who have completed Bachelor's degree in with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology are eligible for IFS examination.

Those who have completed Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of any of specialization are also eligible for this examination.

You are eligible for Indian Forest Service examination.

The examination is conducted in three stages. The age limit is 21-32 years with relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category.

For more information about the syllabus and pattern for the examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

The answer is YES, since MBBS is also a graduation and the eligibility criteria says the candidate should have completed graduation from any university in any subject to be eligible for this exam.

The candidate should be in the age group of 21 years to 35 years.

A candidate applying for an IFS Forest Officer must have passed bachelor's degree in one subject as Chemistry/Botany/Geology/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Zoology/Agriculture/Forestry/Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science from a recognized university. The candidate minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum age should not be more than 32 years. There is a certain policy and the qualification is required to be eligible for a service which is decided by the government.

I am also giving you the UPSC website link for your reference that is www.upsconline.nic.in

The candidates willing to apply for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer are required to complete graduation with anyone of the below mentioned subjects:-

:-Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
:-Botany
:-Zoology
:-Chemistry
:-Geology
:-Mathematics
:-Physics
:-Statistics

As per the above qualification, you are not eligible to apply for Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer. However, you can apply for other opportunities available for MBBS doctors.