The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the final results of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2024, recommending 143 candidates for appointment across various categories. The merit list marks the conclusion of a rigorous selection process, which included the written examination held from November 24 to December 1, 2024, followed by Personality Tests conducted between April 21 and May 2, 2025.
As one of the three prestigious All India Services—alongside the IAS and IPS—the Indian Forest Service plays a vital role in the sustainable management of the nation’s forests and biodiversity. The IFS selection process is known for its high standards, demanding not just academic merit but also integrity, environmental sensitivity, and strong administrative capabilities.
Key Exam Dates
- Main Exam: November 24 to December 1, 2024
- Personality Test: April 21 to May 2, 2025
Top 20 IFS Rank Holders 2024
The top candidates include:
- Kanika Anabh (Rank 1)
- Khandelwal Anand Anilkumar
- Anubhav Singh
- Jain Siddharth Parasmal
- Manjunath Shivappa Nidoni
- Sanskar Vijay
- Mayank Purohit
- Sanish Kumar Singh
- Anjali Sondhiya
- Satya Prakash
- Chada Nikhil Reddy
- Bipul Gupta
- Yeduguri Aiswarya Reddy
- Rohith Jayaraj
- Vanshika Sood
- Prateek Mishra
- Namratha N
- Divyanshu Pal Nagar
- Pranay Pratap
- Rahul Gupta
Category-Wise Recommendations
A total of 143 candidates have been selected under various categories:
- General: 40
- EWS: 19
- OBC: 50
- SC: 23
- ST: 11
Additionally, 2 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD-1) will be carried forward due to the lack of eligible candidates.
Other Notable Details
- Results withheld: For 7 candidates
- Provisional candidature: For 51 candidates, subject to document verification
- Final appointments: Will be made by the Government, based on eligibility and vacancy confirmation
- Marksheets: To be uploaded on the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) within 15 days
Candidates are encouraged to read the full notification and access the result list on the UPSC portal.
Need Help?
A facilitation counter is available at the UPSC campus (near the Examination Hall building) for any result-related queries. Contact:
- 011-23385271 / 23381125
- Monday to Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM
