Indian Forest Service Mains is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is a Offline (Pen & Paper — Descriptive) exam for 300 marks with a duration of 180 minutes.
There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying score is Qualifying only (marks not counted for merit).
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General English | – | 100% |
| General Knowledge | – | 100% |
| Optional Subject 1 Paper I | – | 100% |
| Optional Subject 1 Paper II | – | 100% |
| Optional Subject 2 Paper I | – | 100% |
| Optional Subject 2 Paper II | – | 100% |
| Total | – | 100% |
