Indian Forest Service Officers

Job Description:

Forestry essentially entails outdoor work. There work would involve mapping the forestry area, preparation of documents on forest resources like timber, ground for cattle grazing etc, identifying areas which require particular attention for either fresh planting, pest control etc. They are also responsible for the preservation and protection of forest and wildlife from campers and poachers, which is often a challenging task, accumulating data on flora and fauna of the region and wasteland development.

Educational Qualification:

UPSC conducts the IFS exam every year. Candidates in the age group of 21-28 years with a graduate degree in Science or Engineering are eligible to take the exam. More details on the exam are available in ‘Exams in India’.

See Examination Details in APYL Career Counselor under ‘Examinations in India’.

Opening:

IFS officers other than working under the Ministry of Environment and Forests get good opportunities to join government-sponsored projects related to their area of work.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 13,000 per month (excluding other allowances)