{"id":98754,"date":"2021-06-27T15:05:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T09:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=98754"},"modified":"2021-06-27T15:05:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T09:35:58","slug":"upsc-ifs-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021: Prelims, Mains, &#038; Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021:<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/UPSC\"><strong>UPSC<\/strong><\/a> IFS Selection Process. The Preliminary test, Mains Exam, and Personality Test\/Interview are the three steps. Read the article to have complete details.<\/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-69d88e8e6502c\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/#upsc-ifs-selection-procedure-2021-3-stage\" title=\"UPSC IFS Selection Procedure 2021: 3 Stage&nbsp;\">UPSC IFS Selection Procedure 2021: 3 Stage&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/#preliminary-examination\" title=\"Preliminary Examination\">Preliminary Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/#mains-examination\" title=\"Mains Examination\">Mains Examination<\/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-selection-process\/#interview\" title=\"Interview\">Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/upsc-ifs-selection-process\/#upsc-ifs-final-merit-list-2021\" title=\"UPSC IFS Final Merit List 2021\">UPSC IFS Final Merit List 2021<\/a><\/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-selection-process\/#must-check-upsc-ifs-exam-date-2021\" title=\"Must Check: UPSC IFS Exam Date 2021\">Must Check: UPSC IFS Exam Date 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-selection-process\/#faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-selection-process-2021\" title=\"FAQs related to UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021\">FAQs related to UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021<\/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-selection-process\/#is-there-going-to-be-an-interview-in-upsc-ifs-selection-process\" title=\"Is there going to be an interview in UPSC IFS Selection Process?\">Is there going to be an interview in UPSC IFS Selection Process?<\/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-selection-process\/#what-is-the-number-of-papers-in-the-ifs-exam\" title=\"What is the number of papers in the IFS exam?\">What is the number of papers in the IFS exam?<\/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-selection-process\/#is-it-necessary-to-be-physically-fit-for-ifs\" title=\"Is it necessary to be physically fit for IFS?\">Is it necessary to be physically fit for IFS?<\/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-selection-process\/#is-it-important-for-ifs-to-have-good-eyesight\" title=\"Is it important for IFS to have good eyesight?\">Is it important for IFS to have good eyesight?<\/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-selection-process\/#how-many-points-are-needed-for-ifs\" title=\"How many points are needed for IFS?\">How many points are needed for IFS?<\/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-selection-process\/#is-the-ifs-test-tough-to-pass\" title=\"Is the IFS test tough to pass?\">Is the IFS test tough to pass?<\/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-selection-process\/#how-can-i-pass-my-ifs-exam\" title=\"How can I pass my ifs exam?\">How can I pass my ifs exam?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-selection-process-2021-key-points\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021: Key Points<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must pass all three levels of the admission test as part of the IFS selection process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The three steps are the preliminary exam, the main exam, and the personality test\/interview.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who pass the Prelims test are entitled to take the Mains exam, which is followed by a Personality Test\/Interview.<\/li>\n<li>The Application Process is the first step in the Selection Process, followed by the Preliminary Exam.<\/li>\n<li>The Prelims will be held offline and will consist of two papers: Paper I and Paper II.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates whose names appear on the Prelims cut-off list will be eligible for the Mains Exam when the Prelims Result is announced.<\/li>\n<li>The Mains Exam will then consist of six questions with a qualifying score of 1400 marks, allowing applicants to appear for the UPSC Personality Test or Interview Round.<\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;The UPSC IFS Selection Process has reached its last round or stage. The combined marks from the Mains and the Interview round will constitute the Selection Process&#8217;s Final Result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-selection-procedure-2021-3-stage\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Selection Procedure 2021: 3 Stage&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The preliminary test for the first stage of the UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preliminary-examination\"><\/span><strong>Preliminary Examination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The IFS preliminary exam consists of two exams of 200 points each.<\/li>\n<li>According to the IFS 2021 selection process, the preliminary test has multiple-choice questions (MCQs).<\/li>\n<li>The examination will take place offline (pen &amp; paper-based).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mains-examination\"><\/span><strong>Mains Examination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The UPSC IFS 2021 Mains Exam is the second step of the selection procedure.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who make the Prelims cut-off list are eligible to take the Mains test.<\/li>\n<li>The applicants will be examined on several aspects in a written exam consisting of six papers and 1400 marks.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the main exam are invited to an interview\/personality test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interview\"><\/span><strong>Interview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The third stage of the IFS Selection Process is the personal interview.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who pass the mains test are invited to take part in the Personal Interview.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates in this stage will be evaluated based on their personality and cognitive process, as well as their understanding of the subject matter and the position for which they have applied.<\/li>\n<li>Each candidate will be judged individually by a panel of experts for a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>The Personal Interview will be worth 300 points in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upsc-ifs-final-merit-list-2021\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IFS Final Merit List 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UPSC generates a final merit list for IFS 2021 based on the results and performance of eligible applicants in the Mains test and Personal Interview. Candidates are assigned positions depending on their ranks and the availability of positions in the relevant department, as determined by the final merit list<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"must-check-upsc-ifs-exam-date-2021\"><\/span><strong>Must Check: UPSC IFS Exam Date 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 420px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Preliminary Exam Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>27th June 2021<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Preliminary Exam Result Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>TBA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Mains Exam Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>TBA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Mains Exam Result Date<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>TBA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>UPSC IFS 2021 Personal Interview<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 70px;\">\n<p>TBA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UPSC IFS 2021 Exam Date<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have covered everything related to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC<\/a><\/strong> IFS Selection Process<span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: initial;\"> 2021. If you have any doubt related to the UPSC IFS please ask us in the comment section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-related-to-upsc-ifs-selection-process-2021\"><\/span><strong>FAQs related to UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021<\/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-1624616218016\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-going-to-be-an-interview-in-upsc-ifs-selection-process\"><\/span><strong>Is there going to be an interview in UPSC IFS Selection Process?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The board invites applicants who pass the UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021 written test to the interview phase. The interview is worth 300 points. Candidates are assessed for their suitability for the service during the interview.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616277253\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-number-of-papers-in-the-ifs-exam\"><\/span><strong>What is the number of papers in the IFS exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IFS Mains consists of six 300-point papers. All applicants must take the General Knowledge and General English papers, but they must also choose two optional topics. There will be two papers for each optional topic. Each optional subject paper will include 8 descriptive style questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616301128\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-necessary-to-be-physically-fit-for-ifs\"><\/span><strong>Is it necessary to be physically fit for IFS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You must be medically fit to participate in IFS. The physical requirements are broad in scope. The weight should be proportionate to the height.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616347311\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-important-for-ifs-to-have-good-eyesight\"><\/span><strong>Is it important for IFS to have good eyesight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If the candidate has any pathological diseases of the eye, eyelids, or adjacent structure that deem him unfit for duty now or in the future, he will be denied.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616367259\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-points-are-needed-for-ifs\"><\/span><strong>How many points are needed for IFS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To qualify for the IFS Mains Examination, candidates must score a minimum of 5% in each paper.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616387856\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-ifs-test-tough-to-pass\"><\/span><strong>Is the IFS test tough to pass?<\/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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624616409445\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-pass-my-ifs-exam\"><\/span><strong>How can I pass my ifs exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Study the textbooks attentively and practice producing model responses. Take a look at past years&#8217; question papers and try to come up with the right and precise answers. Questions are provided and must be answered exclusively in ENGLISH, you must be fluent in the language.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC IFS Selection Process 2021: 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. 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