UPSC IFoS 2023 — Main Examination (Written)
4 Main Examination (Written) papers from the 2023 UPSC IFoS examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Main Examination (Written): Six descriptive papers answered in English: General English, General Knowledge and two optional subjects of two papers each.
Main Examination (Written) pattern
General English 300 marks, General Knowledge 300 marks, plus 2 optional subjects x 2 papers x 200 marks (1400 total); each paper 3 hours; restricted optional combinations apply (2026 notification (Exam Notice 06/2026-IFoSE)) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – Forestry Paper I Forestry Paper I · 1.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination (Written) | English | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – Forestry Paper II Forestry Paper II · 1.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination (Written) | English | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – General English General English · 2.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination (Written) | English | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – General Knowledge General Knowledge · 1.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Main Examination (Written) | English | Official Paper |
- UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – Forestry Paper I2023Main Examination (Written)EnglishOfficial Paper
Forestry Paper I · 1.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – Forestry Paper II2023Main Examination (Written)EnglishOfficial Paper
Forestry Paper II · 1.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – General English2023Main Examination (Written)EnglishOfficial Paper
General English · 2.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2023 – General Knowledge2023Main Examination (Written)EnglishOfficial Paper
General Knowledge · 1.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in