UPSC IFS Main 2023 Exam Schedule Released: Important Details
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam schedule for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2023. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from November 26 to December 3, 2023, in two sessions each day.

New Delhi : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam schedule for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2023. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from November 26 to December 3, 2023, in two sessions each day.
Here is the detailed exam schedule for the UPSC IFS Main 2023 exam:
Date | Session | Paper |
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November 26, 2023 | Morning | Essay |
November 26, 2023 | Afternoon | General English and General Knowledge |
November 28, 2023 | Morning | Forestry (Paper I) |
November 28, 2023 | Afternoon | Forestry (Paper II) |
November 29, 2023 | Morning | Agriculture and Animal Husbandry |
November 29, 2023 | Afternoon | Soil Science and Conservation Engineering |
November 30, 2023 | Morning | Mathematics and Statistics |
November 30, 2023 | Afternoon | Forest Policy and Law |
December 1, 2023 | Morning | Optional Paper I |
December 1, 2023 | Afternoon | Optional Paper II |
December 2, 2023 | Morning | Optional Paper III |
December 2, 2023 | Afternoon | Optional Paper IV |
December 3, 2023 | Morning | Personality Test |
The UPSC IFS Main 2023 exam will be conducted in two stages: written exam and personality test. The written exam will consist of nine papers, each carrying 200 marks. The personality test will carry 300 marks.
Candidates who qualify the UPSC IFS Prelims 2023 exam will be eligible to appear for the UPSC IFS Main 2023 exam.
Here are some important tips for candidates preparing for the UPSC IFS Main 2023 exam:
- Start your preparation early.
- Make a study plan and stick to it.
- Refer to the latest UPSC IFS syllabus and exam pattern.
- Collect relevant study materials.
- Solve previous year question papers and practice tests.
- Take breaks and avoid overexerting yourself.
The UPSC IFS Main 2023 exam is a competitive exam and requires thorough preparation. Candidates who follow the tips mentioned above can increase their chances of success in the exam.