#Prelims2017
How Fast is UPSC conducting IFoS exam?
- 18/6/2017: Combined preliminary exam held for Forest service and civil services.
- 27/7/2017: IFoS Prelim result declared. 1350+ candidates were selected for the Forest service Mains exam.
- That means UPSC declared prelim result within 39 days. And After result, the Forest service candidates had 129 days to prepare for the Mains.
- 3/12/2017 to 13/12/2017: IFoS Mains exam conducted. (How many remained absent- that has to be found via RTI!)
- 3/1/2018: IFoS Mains exam result declared. (Click me to see). Total 301 candidates are selected for the interviews, against the tentative vacancy of 110 Officers in Forest service.
- That means UPSC declared IFoS-Mains result within 21 days of conducting the written exam. Those who’re qualified for interview, will get e-summon letter from UPSC’s website in upcoming days.
- What else is new? DoPT has created new Zonal cadre policy (Click me for More) so accordingly, these interview-candidates will have to fillup a new “Adendum DAF” form to indicate their state-cadre preference. This new form will be available from 10th to 18th January 2018 on UPSC’s website
Q. I’m selected for IFoS Interview but have problems or doubts regarding the interview call letter?If any problems, contact UPSC Phone Nos. 011-23385271, 011-23381125, 011-23098543 or Fax No. 011-23387310, 011-23384472.
Q. I’ve failed in Mains, where can I find my marks?
After UPSC publishes the final toppers list (after Interviews) then Marksheets of all passed and failed candidates will be uploaded on UPSC website. Till that time, UPSC will not entertain any RTIs in this regard.
