{"id":98577,"date":"2021-06-27T17:54:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T12:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=98577"},"modified":"2021-06-27T17:54:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T12:24:20","slug":"upsc-ifs-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021: Check Syllabus &#038; Pattern of IFS Prelims &#038; Mains Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"4f22f36c-24fb-4ae1-a76a-bdea149706b7\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><strong>UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021<\/strong>: The syllabus for the Union Public Service Commission&#8217;s (UPSC) Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam is divided into two parts: preliminary, and mains. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/UPSC\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> IFS 2021 Exam Pattern specifies the details of the examination paper that candidates will confront throughout the examination. Check all the details regarding UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021.<\/p>\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-69e711a75e65b\" 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-69e711a75e65b\"><\/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-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-syllabus-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"UPSC IFS Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2021\">UPSC IFS Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-syllabus-2021-for-prelims\" title=\"UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Prelims\">UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-syllabus-2021-for-mains\" title=\"UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Mains\">UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Mains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2021\">UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-prelims-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"UPSC IFS Prelims Exam Pattern 2021\">UPSC IFS Prelims Exam Pattern 2021<\/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-syllabus\/#upsc-ifs-mains-exam-pattern-2021\" title=\"UPSC IFS Mains Exam Pattern 2021\">UPSC IFS Mains Exam Pattern 2021<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#must-read-upsc-ifs-selection-process-2021\" title=\"Must Read: UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021\">Must Read: UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\" title=\"FAQs related to UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern\">FAQs related to UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/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-syllabus\/#assume-i-apply-for-both-ias-and-ifs-and-pass-my-preliminary-exams-but-would-there-be-any-problems-if-i-solely-write-ifs-test-papers-in-the-mains\" title=\"Assume I apply for both IAS and IFS and pass my preliminary exams. But would there be any problems if I solely write IFS test papers in the mains?\">Assume I apply for both IAS and IFS and pass my preliminary exams. But would there be any problems if I solely write IFS test papers in the mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#does-the-upsc-ifs-syllabus-change-every-year-or-may-we-use-the-same-one\" title=\"Does the UPSC IFS Syllabus change every year, or may we use the same one?\">Does the UPSC IFS Syllabus change every year, or may we use the same one?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-syllabus\/#what-is-the-total-number-of-points-allowed-for-ifs-prelims\" title=\"What is the total number of points allowed for IFS Prelims?\">What is the total number of points allowed for IFS Prelims?<\/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-syllabus\/#is-there-a-negative-marking-system-in-the-upsc-ifs-exam\" title=\"Is there a negative marking system in the UPSC IFS Exam?\">Is there a negative marking system in the UPSC IFS Exam?<\/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-syllabus\/#when-will-the-upsc-ifs-main-exam-be-held\" title=\"When will the UPSC IFS Main Exam be held?\">When will the UPSC IFS Main Exam be held?<\/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-syllabus\/#what-is-the-upsc-ifs-exam-selection-procedure\" title=\"What is the UPSC IFS Exam selection procedure?\">What is the UPSC IFS Exam selection procedure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"4f22f36c-24fb-4ae1-a76a-bdea149706b7\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-syllabus-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IFS Syllabus and Exam pattern describe the type of questions, the number of questions, the number of sections in the complete paper, the sectional marks, the total marks, the time length, the mode of assessment, the language of the paper, and so on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-syllabus-2021-for-prelims\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Prelims<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"63dbfa39-7fd9-4e69-a4d5-74dc3ff9c19d\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Check the UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Preliminary Exam.<\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"dc876c9d-d8c2-46a3-a3ea-680df0805513\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><strong>General Studies Paper I<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"013a642b-9826-4bab-bbd2-6f31bcfa9ce2\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Economic and Social Development &#8211;\u00a0Sustainable Development,\u00a0Social Sector Initiatives,\u00a0Poverty,\u00a0Demographics,\u00a0Inclusion, etc.<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Indian and World Geography &#8211;\u00a0Economic Geography of India and the World,\u00a0Social and Physical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">General Science<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Indian Polity and Governance &#8211;\u00a0Constitution,\u00a0Public Policy,\u00a0Political System,\u00a0Rights Issues,\u00a0Panchayati Raj, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">History of India and Indian National Movement<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Current Events of National and International importance<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figcaption role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write caption\u2026\"><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"876f812c-61db-4a45-a4ec-a3acbf01c2d2\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><strong>Paper: II &#8211; General Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"a97d117a-af64-40f4-8a7f-3c384ee47027\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 224px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\" role=\"textbox\">Decision Making and Problem Solving<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\" role=\"textbox\">General Mental Ability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\" role=\"textbox\">Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\" role=\"textbox\">Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\" role=\"textbox\">Comprehension<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 52px;\" role=\"textbox\">Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"a97d117a-af64-40f4-8a7f-3c384ee47027\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-syllabus-2021-for-mains\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Syllabus 2021 for Mains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"fd3ce8bf-a48e-438e-b8de-88f21369e528\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The IFS Main examination is meant to assess an aspirant&#8217;s academic competence as well as his\/her ability to convey his\/her information in a clear and logical way. Check the UPSC IFS Syllabus for Mains Exam 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The written test will include the following papers:<\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"1e105629-6b55-46a1-82fe-43390c6cc1c9\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><strong>Paper I General English &#8211; (300 Marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"d4864416-ab9f-4f06-a1c0-743ad2aa1abf\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Aspirants will be asked to prepare an English essay. Other questions will be aimed to assess their command of the English language and their ability to utilize words correctly. Typically, passages will be designated for summary or precis.<\/p>\n<ul role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: List\" data-block=\"2bbab573-da18-4af4-9bb1-901ee761f8a5\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\">\n<li>Comprehension of given passages<\/li>\n<li>Precis Writing<\/li>\n<li>Usage and Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Short Essay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"6eab5f02-0fe7-4cad-8a8e-93e56195cb85\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><strong>Paper-II &#8211; General Knowledge (300 Marks)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"bc4002ab-9f41-4ad3-b2a6-5c49097f96c4\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The General Knowledge paper contains knowledge of current events, topics of everyday observation, and knowledge in their scientific elements, as might be anticipated of a well-educated person who has not studied any scientific subject in depth.<\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"e081a78d-073b-4932-a854-888e5a9311b6\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><strong>Papers III and IV, as well as Papers V and VI &#8211; (200 Marks for each paper)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"e0e6ea36-0240-438d-8347-0b5e3841e395\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Any two subjects from the list of optional subjects included in the test pattern must be chosen. There will be two papers for each topic.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"a97d117a-af64-40f4-8a7f-3c384ee47027\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: initial;\">UPSC IFS Exam Pattern 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates appearing for UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination should have a good understanding of the exam pattern of the entrance exam. As per the latest IFS exam pattern of UPSC IFS, the entrance exam is conducted in two stages i.e.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Civil Services Examination (Preliminary) and<\/li>\n<li>Indian Forest Service Examination (Main).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates preparing for the test should be aware that the exam will be held in both Hindi and English.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"0991373e-9c67-4a53-b1e8-1e6f898dc863\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-prelims-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Prelims Exam Pattern 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"7a5450b3-7174-41d3-89b3-609351c2c0f2\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">The UPSC IFS prelims 2021 test pattern is described further below &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: List\" data-block=\"0320bd4d-b7bb-4b10-ad16-8d7d330e09d9\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\">\n<li>The preliminary exam comprises of two papers: Paper 1 is General Studies (GS) based, and Paper 2 is Civil Service Aptitude Test based on General Studies (GS) (CSAT).<\/li>\n<li>Both papers have multiple-choice questions (MCQs).<\/li>\n<li>The examination mode is offline (pen and paper).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the UPSC IFS Prelims are both worth 200 marks.<\/li>\n<li>The UPSC IFS Prelims are administered in English and Hindi.<\/li>\n<li>There is a negative marking of one-third of a point.<\/li>\n<li>The Preliminary exam is used to assess applicants for admission to the Mains exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"dcb4e1a7-bf0e-4882-a18f-fa95aba4b98d\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Type of questions<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Objective type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Duration of exam<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">2 hours for each paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Total Marks<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Marks Per Question<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Language<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">English and Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Number of papers<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Two<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Negative marking<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">\u2013 1\/3 marks for each incorrect response<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figcaption role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write caption\u2026\"><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"370404a4-c16c-4582-935a-98fcf9eaa4ac\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-mains-exam-pattern-2021\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Mains Exam Pattern 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: List\" data-block=\"d5bd862c-504c-4163-89a3-d7c8ad6f3564\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\">\n<li>The UPSC IFS mains test pattern for 2021 is mentioned further below &#8211;<\/li>\n<li>The mains exam is divided into two parts: the written exam and the personality test.<\/li>\n<li>The written exam for IFS Mains consists of six papers, all of which must be answered in English exclusively.<\/li>\n<li>Papers 1 and 2 cover General English and General Knowledge, respectively, and the test paper is worth 300 points.<\/li>\n<li>Papers 3, 4, 5, and 6 are set on any two subjects chosen by the candidate from the optional subjects. Each paper is worth 200 points in this case. Statistics, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, Forestry, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Botany, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Veterinary Science are optional courses.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who pass the Mains exam are invited to take the Personality test\/Interview, which is worth 300 points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Table\" data-block=\"2120c96d-ed2f-4d06-8b3b-2c046e7957e7\" data-type=\"core\/table\" data-title=\"Table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Number of Papers<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Six<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Mode of Examination<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Offline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Total Marks<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">1400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Language<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">English only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Paper I<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">General English (300 marks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Paper-II<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">General Knowledge (300 marks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Papers III, IV, V and VI<\/td>\n<td role=\"textbox\">Candidates are required to select two optional subjects (200 marks each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figcaption role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write caption\u2026\"><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"6fdf447e-4aeb-454c-994c-0d2bed20b580\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"must-read-upsc-ifs-selection-process-2021\"><\/span><strong>Must Read: UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Selection Process is carried out in 3 stages to choose the most qualified applicants for the various jobs within the Forestry Department of the Government of India. Candidates must pass all three stages of the admission exam as part of the\u00a0UPSC\u00a0IFS Selection Process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/\"><strong>UPSC IFS Selection Process<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" data-block=\"0786e1e0-a6c6-49fb-9636-0b0c859805d9\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">We have covered everything related to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC<\/a><\/strong> IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<h3 role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Heading\" data-block=\"2f1ceff1-e201-4a0f-9b50-3bab894e4d81\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\"><\/span><strong>FAQs related to UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/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-1624554432791\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"assume-i-apply-for-both-ias-and-ifs-and-pass-my-preliminary-exams-but-would-there-be-any-problems-if-i-solely-write-ifs-test-papers-in-the-mains\"><\/span><strong>Assume I apply for both IAS and IFS and pass my preliminary exams. But would there be any problems if I solely write IFS test papers in the mains?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you are preparing for IFS, you only need to write the IFoS mains if you pass the CSE prelims.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624554449082\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-the-upsc-ifs-syllabus-change-every-year-or-may-we-use-the-same-one\"><\/span><strong>Does the UPSC IFS Syllabus change every year, or may we use the same one?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC IFS Syllabus appears to have remained unchanged. If there is a significant change in the curriculum, it will be announced in the UPSC Notification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624554487395\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-total-number-of-points-allowed-for-ifs-prelims\"><\/span><strong>What is the total number of points allowed for IFS Prelims?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The total number of marks available for Prelims is 400.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624554516508\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-a-negative-marking-system-in-the-upsc-ifs-exam\"><\/span><strong>Is there a negative marking system in the UPSC IFS Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, there is negative marking in Prelims, with one-third of a point lost for each incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624554574106\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-will-the-upsc-ifs-main-exam-be-held\"><\/span><strong>When will the UPSC IFS Main Exam be held?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC Main Exam is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 7, 2021.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624554598578\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-upsc-ifs-exam-selection-procedure\"><\/span><strong>What is the UPSC IFS Exam selection procedure?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The UPSC IFS exam is divided into three stages: preliminary, mains, and interview. The preliminary test is for 400 points, while the main exam is at 1400 points and the interview is worth 300 points.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC IFS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2021: The syllabus for the Union Public Service Commission&#8217;s (UPSC) Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam is divided into two parts: preliminary, and mains. However, UPSC IFS 2021 Exam Pattern specifies the details of the examination paper that candidates will confront throughout the examination. 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