Civil Services - IFoS (Forest)
You begin your day at a forest range office reviewing timber transit permit applications, accompany a range officer on a patrol of a wildlife corridor where a tiger camera trap is being checked, investigate a complaint of illegal tree felling, attend a forest department project meeting in the afternoon, and review a plantation progress report.
SALARY RANGE
₹6L - ₹15L /yr
DEMAND
5/10
GROWTH
5/10
STREAM
Science_PCM
SECTOR
Government
AVG SALARY (LPA)
₹10.5L
WFH POSSIBLE
No
TREND
Stable
Your Success Roadmap
Step 1: Complete 12th (PCB/PCM)
Complete 12th (PCB/PCM)
Step 2: Graduate in a science discipline (BSc Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Zoology)
Graduate in a science discipline (BSc Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Zoology)
Step 3: Prepare for and qualify UPSC IFoS Examination (Prelims via CSE Prelims + IFoS Mains + Interview)
Prepare for and qualify UPSC IFoS Examination (Prelims via CSE Prelims + IFoS Mains + Interview)
Step 4: Complete training at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) Dehradun
Complete training at Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) Dehradun
Step 5: Posted as Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)
Posted as Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)
Step 6: Progress to Conservator of Forests, PCCF (Principal Chief Conservator of Forests)
Progress to Conservator of Forests, PCCF (Principal Chief Conservator of Forests)
Step 7: Serve in MoEFCC at the central level
Serve in MoEFCC at the central level
Market Analysis & Insights
50%
Inclusive work environment
4 Years
Post-Class 12 preparation
No
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Medium
Nature of day-to-day work
Regional Relevance: Pan-India
Recommended Certifications
Key Skills Required
Top Colleges in India
A Typical Day in This Career
As a Civil Services - IFoS (Forest), your day typically begins with strategic planning and client interactions. You'll spend most of your time solving complex problems and collaborating with team members. No two days are exactly alike, making it a dynamic and fulfilling choice for those who love to learn.
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