UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains Result 2025

UPSC IFS Result 2025 – Indian Forest Service Mains Result, Timeline, Cut-off & Selection Process

IFS 2025 Result Overview

Particular	Details
Result name	UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS/IFoS) Examination 2025 Result
Organising body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi
Exam/cycle	Indian Forest Service Examination 2025 (Prelims common with CSE; separate Main Examination)
Post(s)	Indian Forest Service (Group 'A') officers under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Total vacancies	Around 150 posts (as per IFS 2025 notification; confirm with the official notification)
Status	Main Examination held; written result declared February 2026; Interview and final result follow
Result date	IFS Main written result: 25 February 2026 (indicative); Interview: March-April 2026; Final result: mid-2026
Selection stages	CSE Prelims (screening) → IFS Main Examination (written) → Interview/Personality Test → Medical & final merit
Official website	www.upsc.gov.in

Indian Forest Service 2025 – Result Timeline

The Indian Forest Service Examination runs alongside the Civil Services cycle, but with its own separate Main Examination and selection list. Screening for IFS is done through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, while the Main Examination for IFS is conducted independently, usually later in the year. The timeline below covers the key events of the IFS 2025 cycle.

Date	Event
22 January 2025	IFS 2025 notification released together with the CSE 2025 calendar
25 May 2025	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – used as the IFS screening stage
November 2025	IFS Main Examination (descriptive papers) conducted
25 February 2026 (indicative)	IFS Main written result; roll numbers of candidates qualified for Interview published
March to April 2026 (expected)	Interview/Personality Test conducted at UPSC, with separate boards
May to June 2026 (expected)	Final result with recommended candidates; reserve list follows

How to Check UPSC IFS Result on upsc.gov.in

UPSC declares IFS results in the same pattern as the Civil Services results: written-stage outcomes appear as roll-number PDF lists, followed by the final recommendation list and a separate reserve list. Follow the steps below to track each stage.

Open the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
For the Main written result, go to the "Written Results" section published under "What's New". Look for the entry "Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025".
Open the linked PDF notification. It contains the roll numbers of candidates qualified for the Interview along with the category-wise cut-off marks decided by the Commission.
Search your roll number inside the PDF using Ctrl+F. If your roll number appears, note down the interview instructions and schedule mentioned in that notice.
For the final result, check the "Results" notifications on the UPSC homepage. The final notice lists recommended candidates by roll number, with name-wise details updated later in the "Marks secured by recommended candidates" document.
UPSC does not publish individual scorecards for every stage; qualified candidates' aggregate marks become available through the marks disclosure documents, and unsuccessful candidates may seek paper-wise marks after the cycle ends.
Keep the downloaded PDFs safe for future reference, as result links may be withdrawn later. Older results remain accessible through the exam result archive section.

Official Result Links (UPSC Only)

All IFS 2025 result updates are hosted on the official UPSC portal. Use the links below to access verified pages only, and avoid unofficial websites while checking your roll number or cut-off:

IFS 2025 Cut-off Marks – Category-wise Details

Cut-off marks for the Indian Forest Service Examination are determined separately at every stage. Candidates must secure the qualifying minimum at the Preliminary stage (through CSE Prelims) to reach the IFS Main Examination. In the Main Examination, UPSC fixes a category-wise minimum for the written papers to shortlist candidates for the Interview. The Main Examination carries 1,400 marks across General English, General Knowledge and six optional-subject papers, and the Interview carries 300 marks.

The final cut-off is computed on the combined total of Main Examination and Interview marks. UPSC publishes category-wise final cut-offs for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates, and the women's category cut-off is mentioned separately. Since the number of IFS vacancies is comparatively small, the competition for the reserved categories is also intense, and cut-offs shift noticeably between cycles. The official cut-off marks section on upsc.gov.in maintains a complete archive of category-wise cut-offs for all IFS cycles, which helps aspirants analyse previous years' trends.

Selection Process and Next Stages After the Result

IFS officers are selected through three stages. First, the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination acts as the screening test; IFS hopefuls must apply through the CSE Prelims window and tick the IFS option. Second, the IFS Main Examination tests candidates on English, General Knowledge and the chosen optional subjects at a level comparable to the CSE Main Examination. Third, candidates who clear the written cut-off are called for the Interview/Personality Test, which carries 300 marks for IFS (higher than CSE's Personality Test weightage).

The final merit list is prepared on the combined score of the written stage and the Interview, subject to medical fitness. IFS candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical and medical standards, because the job involves extensive field work in forest areas, including state forests, tiger reserves and wildlife management. A height standard and walking test apply, with relaxations for certain categories and women candidates as per government norms. Recommended candidates are allocated state cadres through the central allocation process, and successful officers undergo foundation training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, followed by professional training at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Where are the IFS result PDFs published?
A. The Main written result appears as a roll-number PDF in the Written Results section under "What's New" on upsc.gov.in, and the final recommendation list is published under the Results notifications of the official website.

Q2. Does appearing in the roll-number PDF mean a rank?
A. No. The written-stage PDF simply confirms qualification for the Interview and does not carry ranks. Final merit is announced only with the final result, and name-wise details follow in the marks document.

Q3. What happens through the reserve list?
A. UPSC maintains a reserve list after the final result. If vacancies arise or a recommended candidate withdraws, candidates from the reserve list are called in order of merit, category-wise.

Q4. Are Interview marks disclosed to candidates?
A. UPSC does not issue individual interview scorecards. The aggregate marks of recommended candidates are published, and other candidates may obtain their paper-wise marks through the marks disclosure or RTI route once the recruitment cycle is complete.

Q5. When is the next IFS recruitment cycle?
A. The IFS notification is released every year along with the CSE notification, usually in January or February. Check the Examinations section of upsc.gov.in for the next cycle's dates and application window.

Disclaimer

The dates, vacancy numbers and stage-wise details presented on this page are indicative, based on UPSC's published schedule for the IFS 2025 cycle. UPSC may amend dates, interview schedules or cut-off policies at any stage. Always confirm results, cut-offs and official instructions only on upsc.gov.in before making any decisions.