New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025, recommending 148 candidates for appointment to the prestigious service.
Basavaraj Kempawad secured the first rank in the examination, while Anshuman Kumar Singh and Siddharathsecured the second and third positions respectively.
The final merit list has been prepared on the basis of:
- The written examination conducted from November 16 to 23, 2025
- Personality Test/Interview rounds held between April 6 and April 15, 2026
148 Candidates Recommended for Appointment
According to the UPSC notification, a total of 148 candidates have been recommended under various categories.
Category-Wise Break-Up
| Category | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 42 |
| EWS | 21 |
| OBC | 52 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 11 |
| Total | 148 |
The recommended list also includes candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category.
UPSC IFS-2025 Final results PDF File –
PwBD Break-Up
- 01 candidate under PwBD-1
- 03 candidates under PwBD-2
- 03 candidates under PwBD-3
UPSC stated that two PwBD-1 vacancies have been carried forward to the next recruitment cycle due to non-availability of suitable candidates.
71 Candidates Kept Provisional
The Commission said the candidature of 71 recommended candidates has been kept provisional.
Additionally:
- The result of one candidate has been withheld
- Reservation claims under EWS/OBC/SC/ST and PwBD categories will be verified by the concerned authorities
Appointments will be made by the Government subject to:
- Availability of vacancies
- Fulfilment of eligibility conditions
- Successful completion of verification procedures
Government Reported 150 Vacancies
The Government has reported a total of 150 vacancies for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2025.
Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 61 |
| EWS | 15 |
| OBC | 41 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 11 |
| Total | 150 |
The vacancies include:
- 04 PwBD-1 vacancies
- 02 PwBD-2 vacancies
- 03 PwBD-3 vacancies
UPSC Facilitation Counter and Result Access
The UPSC said candidates can obtain clarification regarding examination and recruitment processes through its Facilitation Counter located near the Examination Hall Building on the Commission’s campus.
Candidates may contact UPSC:
- Between 10 AM and 5 PM on working days
- Via telephone numbers: 011-23385271 / 23381125
The result is available on the official UPSC website.
Marks of candidates will be uploaded on the Commission’s website within 15 days from the date of declaration of results.
Top 3 Rank Holders
- Basavaraj Kempawad
- Anshuman Kumar Singh
- Siddharath
