IFS Prelims Exam Pattern:
- Prelims exam of IFS includes Paper I and Paper II
- It will be structure in both English and Hindi languages
- Paper I will consist of 100 questions whereas Paper II will include 80 questions
- Total marks for both the papers will be 200
- Each candidate will be given 2 hours to complete the exam
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 Marks |
| Paper II | General Ability or Aptitude | 200 Marks |
| Total | 400 Marks |
IFS Mains Exam Pattern :
- IFS Mains Examination consists of VI Papers
- This will be computer based test
- Multiple choice questions will be asked in Mains
| Subject | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-I | |
| General English | 300 |
| Paper-II | |
| General Knowledge | 300 |
| Paper-III, IV, V & VI | |
| Any two subjects which are selected by the candidate from the list of the optional subjects. | Each subject will havetwo papers, 200 marksfor each paper. |
| Total | 1400 |
Interview Pattern
- Interview Type: Personality Test
- Marks: 300 Marks
IFS Syllabus
| Paper I: General English |
| English paper would consist of an essay and passages to write summary. Level of standard for General English and General Knowledge papers are designed for a Science or Engineering graduate. Other questions are framed to examine general understanding of English and use of words that are used every day. |
| Paper 2nd: General Knowledge |
| Current Event of National and International importance History of India and Indian National Movement Indian and world Geography Indian polity and Governance Economic and social Development General Science |
| Paper 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th |
| Agriculture Agricultural Engineering Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Botany Chemistry Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Forestry Geology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Statistics Zoology |
IFS Optional Paper Syllabus
| Agricultural Engineering |
| Paper 1 |
| Section A: Soil and water conservation, Aerial Photography and Remote SensingSection B: Irrigation and Drainage, Agricultural Structures |
| Paper 2 |
| Section A: Farm Power and Machinery, Agro-energySection B: Agricultural Process Engineering, Instrumental and computer applications in Agriculture |
| Animal Husbandry |
| Paper 1 |
| Animal NutritionAnimal PhysiologyLivestock ProductionGenetics |
| Paper 2 |
| Health and HygieneAnimal DiseasesVeterinary Public HealthMilk and Milk Product TechnologyExtension |
| Botany |
| Paper 1 (IFS Pre) |
| MicrobiologyCryptogams,PhanerogamsPlant Utility |
| Paper 2 |
| Cell BiologyGeneticsPlant BreedingBiochemistryEcologyForest type of India |
| Mathematics |
| Paper 1 |
| Section A: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Analytics GeometrySection B: Differential Equations, Dynamics, Vector Analysis |
| Paper 2 |
| Section A: Algebra, Real Analysis, Linear ProgrammingSection B: Partial Differential Equations, Numeric Integration, Numeric Analysis, Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics |
| Zoology |
| Paper 1 |
| Section A: Non-chordata and chordateSection B: Ecology, Ethology, Economic Zoology, Biostatistics, Instrumental Methods. |
| Paper 2 |
| Section A: Topics covered in IFS Syllabus: Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Systematic.Section B: Biochemistry, Psychology, Developmental Biology |