The UPSC IFS 2023 Mains timetable has been released. Mains exam will be conducted from Nov 26, 2023 to Dec 3, 2023. Results are expected to be announced in January 2024.
The UPSC IFS Main Exam 2023 Timetable enlists the dates of the mains exam which will be conducted from Nov 26, 2023 till Dec 3, 2023. Earlier, aspirants took the premilinary exam on May 28, 2023. UPSC IFS Main exam result 2023 is scheduled to be announced in January 2023.
UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2023 Timetable
The IFS Mains exam date 2023 are now released by the conducting authority. So here is the UPSC IFS Main Exam 2023 Timetable for the Indian Forest Service exam for applicants to refer to and check the dates accordingly:
| Dates | Forenoon session (9.00 AM – 12.00 PM) | Afternoon Session (2.00 PM – 5.00 PM ) |
| Nov 26, 2023 | General English | General Knowledge |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Mathematics paper I/Statistics paper I/ | Mathematics paper II/Statistics paper II |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Physics Paper I/Zoology Paper I | Physics Paper-II/Zoology Paper-II |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Chemistry Paper – Session I/ Geology Paper - Session I | Chemistry Paper – Session II/ Geology Paper - Session II |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Agriculture Paper I/Animal Husbandry& Veterinary Science Paper I | Agriculture Paper-II/Animal Husbandry& Veterinary Science Paper-II |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Forestry Paper - Session I | Forestry Paper - Session II |
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Dec 3, 2023 |
Agricultural Engineering/Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Paper I/ Botany paper I/ | Agricultural Engineering/Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Paper II/ Botany paper II |
Important Dates for UPSC IFS 2023
The important events and UPSC IFS Main Exam 2023 Timetable are as given below:
| UPSC IFS 2023 | Important Dates |
| Date of Notification | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Online Registration | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Registration Deadline | Feb 21, 2023 (till 6 PM) |
| UPSC IFS Admit Card 2023 | May 2023 |
| Date of Preliminary Examination | May 28, 2023 |
| Duration of Examination | One Day |
| Mains Exam Date | Nov 26, 2023 to Dec 3, 2023 |
| Mains Result | January 2023 |
| UPSC IFS 2023 Interview | January 2023 |
| UPSC IFS 2023 Final Result | January 2023 |
UPSC IFS 2023 DAF
The Detailed Application Form (DAF) of UPSC Indian Forest Service Exam (IFS) 2023 will be available on the official website upsc.gov.in.
- Required for: Candidates qualifying prelims have to fill the DAF to appear for the main exam.
- Mains exam date: The UPSC Indian Forest Service Main Exam (IFS) is held from Nov 26, 2023.
- Selected candidates: The number of candidates who usually get selected for the UPSC IFS 2023 Mains exam is around 100.
- Final shortlisting: Candidates are selected based on three exams that are prelims, mains and interview. The process of selection goes step by step such as candidates selected for the prelims will write the main exam and the candidates qualifying for the main exam will get a call for an interview. Hence, the final selected candidates will be considered for the post of IFS officer.
UPSC IFS Mains 2023 Exam Pattern
The UPSC IFS Main Exam 2023 Timetable is mentioned above, candidates can refer to the following table to learn about the exam pattern:
| Mains – IFS 2023 | Exam details |
| Number of papers | 6 |
| Question paper type | Descriptive or subjective |
| Exam duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Language | English |
| Total marks | 1400 marks |
UPSC IFS Mains 2023 Exam Syllabus
The following tables list out the syllabus that an applicant should go through a prepare before attempting the test:
| Number of papers | Subjects | Maximum marks | Time limit |
| Paper - 1 | General Knowledge | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper - 2 | General English | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper - 3 | Paper – 1: First Optional subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper - 4 | Paper – 2: First Optional subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper - 5 | Paper – 1: Second Optional subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper - 6 | Paper – 1: Second Optional subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total maximum marks | 1400 |
Optional Subjects list
A candidate should choose any two subjects from the following:
| Animal Husbandry& Veterinary Science | Agricultural Engineering | Agriculture |
| Botany | Chemical engineering | Chemistry |
| Civil engineering | Forestry | Geology |
| Mathematics | Mechanical engineering | Physics |
| Statistics | Zoology |
UPSC IFS 2023 (Indian Forest Service Examination)
Union Public Service Commission commonly abbreviated as UPSC is a constitutional body in charge with powers and functions under the Constitution of India (Article 315 to 323 – part 14). UPSC is consulted for all matters regarding recruitment to civil services and posts. The functions of the Commission under Article 320 of the Constitution are:
- The commission conducts recruitment examinations for services of the Union.
- Interviews for direct recruitment.
- Promotion / deputation / absorption for officers.
- Framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government.
- Disciplinary cases relating to different Civil Services.
- Advising the Government on any matter referred to the Commission by the President of India.
