Forestry in 18 days, GK by keywords, English with the Lego Method, and interview guidance by top-20 rankers. Every course curated and reviewed by IFS officers.
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CSE candidates spend 8 to 10 months on an optional and operate at Levels 3 and 4. In IFoS optionals, even toppers cover only 70 to 80% of the syllabus. Just doing the PYQs properly puts you at the top.
The one on one by Acads faculty was very helpful. The questions were very relevant to my DAF and helped me identify my weak spots. The feedback was provided in a very pinpointed manner . Further, Sir also helped me resolve some additional doubts I had and helped frame answers for some tricky questions. Thank you again!
Talking about Forestry, I got a total of 242 marks out of 400 with a preparation of hardly 20-25 days. The idea was to keep my preparation exam oriented and PYQ focused. ACADS came in very handy for this. … at the last moment, my own short notes of both the papers keeping ACADS notes as a base were the only thing with me before going for the exam.
I am very happy to share that I have secured All India Rank 71 in the Indian Forest Service Examination 2024. I would like to sincerely thank you for your invaluable guidance and support during my preparation. Your insights, words of encouragement, and the time you took to mentor aspirants like me made a significant difference in my journey.
We, at Acads IFoS, do not include results from our Toppers Notes available on our platform (either free or paid) or FREE IFoS Optional PYQs courses. Our list only includes candidates enrolled in Acads paid courses only.
We, at acads IFoS, do not include results from our Toppers Notes available on our platform (Either free or paid). Our list only include candidates enrolled in Acads paid courses.
The same paper as UPSC CSE Prelims, with a separate IFoS cut-off. It has run 13 to 20 marks above CSE.
General English 300, General Knowledge 300, and two optionals of two papers each.
Personality test for the forest service, with a four-member board.
The final total is 1,700. Always check the latest UPSC notification.
One sure way to fail in the IFoS optionals is to prepare them like CSE optionals.
5 Oct 2024StrategyThe whole scope of the IFoS optionals fits into four quadrants. Start with quadrant 4.
5 Oct 2024StrategyIt depends on your optionals and your attempts. Here is the decision, case by case.
30 May 2025StrategyIn God we trust; all others must bring data. Here is the data.
31 May 2025MainsGrammar, essay, GK themes and Forestry section B. Where the easy marks are.
13 Oct 2024ForestryTen days left and nothing feels done? Aim for two specific points on every keyword.
20 Nov 2024
GODGodavarman case (1996)God is all-encompassing; hence Godavarman gave an all-encompassing definition. GOD: Godavarman, Overarching, Dictionary.
Godavarman is the Kesavananda case of the Forestry optional. Have 2 or 3 points from it at your fingertips.
PVR UForest classes in the Indian Forest Act, 1927Protected, Village, Reserved, Unclassed. Those who don’t go to PVR (the movie theatre) are un-classed.
Asked multiple times in PYQs. Sections 1A (classification of forests) and 2B (legislation).
DeViLTypes of TaungyaDepartmental, Village, Lease.
Any answer on Taungya should list its types. Definitions are trivial; this is where the marks are.
No. It is the same paper as UPSC CSE Prelims, with a separate and higher cut-off for IFoS.
Around 18 days to finish the optional once, through compact micro lessons.
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It depends on your optionals and attempts. Read our article on exactly this, or write to ifos@acads.com.
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Then pick the course for your weakest paper.