IFoS Officer (Forest)
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Completion of 10th grade.
- For 12th: Completion of 12th grade in the Science stream (preferably with subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
- For Graduation: A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Forestry
- Geology
- Horticulture
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Zoology
ENTRANCE TESTS
The selection of IFoS Officers is through the Indian Forest Service Examination conducted by UPSC, which consists of:
- Preliminary Exam (Combined with Civil Services Examination)
- Main Exam (Written exam specifically for Indian Forest Service)
- Personality Test (Interview)
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Degree Courses:
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forestry
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany/Zoology
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture
- Postgraduate Courses:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Forestry
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Wildlife Biology
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Forest departments under the Government of India and State Governments.
- Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks management.
- Environmental protection and conservation organizations.
- Wildlife conservation projects.
- Policy making roles in forestry and environmental sectors.
- International organizations dealing with environmental conservation and forest management (e.g., FAO, UNEP).