π¨ UPSC Forest Service Exam 2025 - 150 Vacancies Open! Apply Now π¨
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Indian Forest Service Examination 2025. With 150 vacancies available, this is a golden opportunity for candidates holding B.E/B.Tech/B.VSc/B.Sc degrees to secure a prestigious government job. Check out the full details below and apply before the deadline!
UPSC Forest Service Exam 2025 - Highlights
π Examination Name: Indian Forest Service Examination
π Job Category: Govt Jobs
π Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/B.VSc/B.Sc
π Total Posts: 150 Posts
π Experience: Freshers
π Salary: As per rules
π Job Location: Across India
π Last Date to Apply: 11 February 2025
Detailed Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering
Age Limit (as of 01 August 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
(Born between 2 August 1993 and 1 August 2004)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years (+3 years for OBC, +5 years for SC/ST)
Selection Process
The selection process includes two stages:
Preliminary Examination: Objective type with two papers (400 marks).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 33% in General Studies Paper-II.
- Negative marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Papers set in Hindi and English.
Main Examination: Written test followed by an interview.
- Written test includes 6 essay-type papers.
- Interview carries 300 marks.
Final rankings will be based on the Main Examination (written + interview).
Scheme of Main Examination
Subject | Marks |
---|---|
Paper-I: General English | 300 marks |
Paper-II: General Knowledge | 300 marks |
Personality Test | 300 marks |
Application Fee
- Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Exempted
- Others: ₹100/-
Payment Modes: - Offline: SBI branch (by cash)
- Online: Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at the official website: UPSC Careers
For More Details: Click here.
To Apply: Click here.
- Start Date: 22 January 2025
- Last Date: 11 February 2025 (18:00 hrs)
π‘ Pro Tip: Ensure your One-Time Registration (OTR) profile is updated!
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 22 January 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11 February 2025
- Last Date for OTR Modification: 18 February 2025
- Application Form Modifications: 12 February - 18 February 2025
Why Choose UPSC Forest Service?
- Prestigious career in Indian Forest Services.
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Work across diverse ecological landscapes in India.
π Apply Now and Begin Your Journey Toward a Bright Future!