{"id":98575,"date":"2023-03-17T15:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=98575"},"modified":"2023-03-17T16:29:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T10:59:37","slug":"upsc-ifs-cut-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023: Check Category-Wise Previous Year&#8217;s IFS Cut Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023: <\/strong>UPSC will publish the cut-off scores for the UPSC IFS Main test on its official website a few months after the exam. Candidates who reach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/UPSC\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> IFS 2023 Main examination, the cut-off list will be invited to an interview round.\u00a0 Read the article to have complete details related to UPSC IFS Cut Off 2023.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d907b775e4c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d907b775e4c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#how-to-check-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off\" title=\"How to Check the UPSC IFS Cut-Off?\">How to Check the UPSC IFS Cut-Off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#factors-will-influencing-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off-2023\" title=\"Factors Will Influencing the UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023\">Factors Will Influencing the UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#previous-years-upsc-ifs-cut-off-marks\" title=\" Previous Years UPSC IFS Cut-off Marks\"> Previous Years UPSC IFS Cut-off Marks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#upsc-ifs-cut-off-2022\" title=\"UPSC IFS Cut off 2022\">UPSC IFS Cut off 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#ifs-cut-off-2021-prelims\" title=\"IFS Cut off 2021 (Prelims)\">IFS Cut off 2021 (Prelims)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#upsc-ifs-cut-off-2020-prelims\" title=\"UPSC IFS Cut off 2020 (Prelims)\">UPSC IFS Cut off 2020 (Prelims)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#upsc-2019-category-wise-ifs-exam-cutoff-scores\" title=\"UPSC 2019 Category-Wise IFS Exam Cutoff Scores\">UPSC 2019 Category-Wise IFS Exam Cutoff Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#category-wise-cut-offs-for-the-indian-forest-service-main-examination-2018\" title=\"Category-Wise Cut-offs for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018\">Category-Wise Cut-offs for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#indian-forest-service-prelim-examination-category-wise-cut-off-2017\" title=\"Indian Forest Service (Prelim.) Examination Category-Wise Cut-off 2017\">Indian Forest Service (Prelim.) Examination Category-Wise Cut-off 2017<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#must-read-upsc-ifs-preparation-tips-2023\" title=\"Must Read: UPSC IFS Preparation Tips 2023\">Must Read: UPSC IFS Preparation Tips 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-cut-off\" title=\"FAQs related to UPSC IFS Cut Off\">FAQs related to UPSC IFS Cut Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#how-is-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off-determined\" title=\"How is the UPSC IFS Cut Off determined?\">How is the UPSC IFS Cut Off determined?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#what-if-i-fail-the-upsc-interview\" title=\"What if I fail the UPSC interview?\">What if I fail the UPSC interview?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#how-many-times-can-you-take-the-ifs-exam\" title=\"How many times can you take the IFS exam?\">How many times can you take the IFS exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#is-the-ifs-test-difficult\" title=\"Is the IFS test difficult?\">Is the IFS test difficult?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#what-is-the-maximum-age-required-to-apply-for-ifs-2023-exam\" title=\"What is the maximum age required to apply for IFS 2023 Exam?\">What is the maximum age required to apply for IFS 2023 Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-cut-off\/#is-science-an-essential-topic-in-the-indian-foreign-service-ifs\" title=\"Is science an essential topic in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?\">Is science an essential topic in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-check-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off\"><\/span><strong>How to Check the UPSC IFS Cut-Off?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The methods below will assist students in accessing their UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023 test results from the official website &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the Union Public Service Commission&#8217;s official website (UPSC).<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the portal&#8217;s home page.<\/li>\n<li>Look for the \u2018UPSC IFS 2023 Cut-Off&#8217; link under the home page&#8217;s \u2018What&#8217;s New&#8217; section.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the link\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the required information, such as your roll number and application number, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in.<\/li>\n<li>You will be sent to a PDF-formatted page.<\/li>\n<li>Examine the cut-off list and save it for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"factors-will-influencing-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off-2023\"><\/span><strong>Factors Will Influencing the UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UPSC IFS Exam cut-off marks are determined by a variety of factors. Candidates should be aware of these elements to predict this year&#8217;s cut-off. Take a look at the tips given below to learn about the elements that influence UPSC IFS 2023 cut-off marks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The total number of applicants who will take the UPSC IFS Preliminary Exam in 2023.<\/li>\n<li>The total number of applicants who will take the UPSC IFS Main Exam 2023.<\/li>\n<li>The number of open positions.<\/li>\n<li>The number of people that signed up for the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The exam&#8217;s level of difficulty.<\/li>\n<li>UPSC IFS Cut-Off from the Previous Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Commission will create the final UPSC IFS Cut-off 2023 after evaluating all of the above-mentioned parameters to properly pick the finest lot of eligible applicants.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"previous-years-upsc-ifs-cut-off-marks\"><\/span><strong> Previous Years UPSC IFS Cut-off Marks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates are encouraged to review the cut-off marks from previous years&#8217; UPSC IFS stage 1 and 2 examinations. This will assist them in predicting this year&#8217;s cut-off and, finally, in preparing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-cut-off-2022\"><\/span>UPSC IFS Cut off 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 23.1056%;\">Category of the Candidates<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 26.9565%;\">Minimum Qualifying Marks (Prelims)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 26.2112%;\">Minimum Qualifying Marks (Mains)<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 23.6025%;\">Marks Secured in the Final Stage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1056%;\">General<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.9565%;\">116<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2112%;\">686<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.6025%;\">918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1056%;\">OBC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.9565%;\">114.66<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2112%;\">661<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.6025%;\">876<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1056%;\">SC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.9565%;\">101.34<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2112%;\">609<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.6025%;\">832<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 23.1056%;\">ST<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.9565%;\">101.34<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.2112%;\">598<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.6025%;\">849<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ifs-cut-off-2021-prelims\"><\/span>IFS Cut off 2021 (Prelims)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (IFoS (pre) (Out of 200)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 1400)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 1700)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>110-115<\/td>\n<td>630-635\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>875-880<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>110-115<\/td>\n<td>565-570<\/td>\n<td>820-825<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>95-100<\/td>\n<td>550-555<\/td>\n<td>795-800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>95-100<\/td>\n<td>495-500<\/td>\n<td>725-730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-cut-off-2020-prelims\"><\/span>UPSC IFS Cut off 2020 (Prelims)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"scrollTable\">\n<div class=\"scrollTable\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (IFS (pre) (Out of 200)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 1400)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 1700)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>110.88<\/td>\n<td>633\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>875<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>109.53<\/td>\n<td>566\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>817<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>95.24<\/td>\n<td>552\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>795<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>93.20<\/td>\n<td>497\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>726<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-2019-category-wise-ifs-exam-cutoff-scores\"><\/span><strong>UPSC 2019 Category-Wise IFS Exam Cutoff Scores<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The UPSC IFoS 2019 category cutoffs are shown in the table below \u2013<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category of the Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Prelims) &#8211; Out of 200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Marks (Mains) &#8211; Out of 1400<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Marks Secured in the Final Stage &#8211; Out of 1700<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>116<\/td>\n<td>686<\/td>\n<td>918<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>114.66<\/td>\n<td>661<\/td>\n<td>876<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EWS<\/td>\n<td>112.66<\/td>\n<td>615<\/td>\n<td>839<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>101.34<\/td>\n<td>609<\/td>\n<td>832<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>101.34<\/td>\n<td>598<\/td>\n<td>849<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"category-wise-cut-offs-for-the-indian-forest-service-main-examination-2018\"><\/span><strong>Category-Wise Cut-offs for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2018<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The table below displays the minimum qualifying standards\/marks permitted for each category for the Written Part of the Indian Forest Service Examination 2018.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Marks out of 1400*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>669<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>596<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>595<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>587<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD-2<\/td>\n<td>541<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwBD-3<\/td>\n<td>447<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"indian-forest-service-prelim-examination-category-wise-cut-off-2017\"><\/span><strong>Indian Forest Service (Prelim.) Examination Category-Wise Cut-off 2017<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum Qualifying Standards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>121.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>119.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>106.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>105.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PH-2<\/td>\n<td>77.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PH-3<\/td>\n<td>43.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"must-read-upsc-ifs-preparation-tips-2023\"><\/span><strong>Must Read: UPSC IFS Preparation Tips 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every year, thousands of candidates take this national-level test. However, only a few candidates are chosen to become IFS Officers. Candidates who complete the first stage of the UPSC IFS Selection Process, the Mains Exam.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-preparation-tips\/\"><strong>Check Ultimate UPSC IFS Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have covered everything related to UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023. If you have any doubts about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> IFS Exam, please ask us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-cut-off\"><\/span><strong>FAQs related to UPSC IFS Cut Off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552440775\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-is-the-upsc-ifs-cut-off-determined\"><\/span><strong>How is the UPSC IFS Cut Off determined?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The number of vacancies declared in the UPSC Exam, as well as the difficulty of the UPSC Prelims and Mains exams, are deciding factors in the UPSC IFS Cut-Off computation.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552453381\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-if-i-fail-the-upsc-interview\"><\/span><strong>What if I fail the UPSC interview?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>\u00a0You may still be able to qualify for top government positions. Candidates who pass the UPSC Personality Test (Interviews). Even if you do not make the final cut, you may still be able to acquire a high government position.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552477728\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-times-can-you-take-the-ifs-exam\"><\/span><strong>How many times can you take the IFS exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A candidate who appears at the Examination and is otherwise eligible will be allowed six tries at the examination. Provided, however, that this limitation on the number of tries does not apply to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants who are otherwise eligible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552551573\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-ifs-test-difficult\"><\/span><strong>Is the IFS test difficult?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC recruits candidates for the Indian Foreign Service through the Civil Services exam. To summarise, the candidates face stiff competition. Furthermore, this is one of the country&#8217;s smallest cadres.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552575144\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-maximum-age-required-to-apply-for-ifs-2023-exam\"><\/span><strong>What is the maximum age required to apply for IFS 2023 Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The applicant must be at least 21 years old and must not be older than 32 years old.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624552619725\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-science-an-essential-topic-in-the-indian-foreign-service-ifs\"><\/span><strong>Is science an essential topic in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Deep scientific expertise is unlikely to assist an IFS officer in<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC IFS Cut-Off 2023: UPSC will publish the cut-off scores for the UPSC IFS Main test on its official website a few months after the exam. 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