UPSC to begin personality tests for IFS 2024 candidates on April 21; check complete schedule here – The Times of India

UPSC IFS 2024 Personality Tests: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that the Personality Tests (Interviews) for candidates who appeared in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2024 Examination will begin on April 21, 2025. These interviews are scheduled to take place from April 21, 2025, to May 2, 2025. The results of the IFS Main Examination 2024, which were declared on January 13, 2025, have paved the way for this crucial phase of the selection process.
The UPSC has confirmed that a total of 370 candidates will appear for the Personality Tests. These tests are a vital part of the recruitment process for the Indian Forest Service and are conducted to assess candidates’ suitability for the prestigious position. Candidates will be interviewed in two separate sessions each day: a forenoon session starting at 9:00 AM and an afternoon session at 1:00 PM.
IFS 2024 interview schedule
According to the official notice, the complete schedule for the Personality Tests, including the roll numbers, dates, and session details of the 370 candidates, will be available soon. This schedule will be accessible through the UPSC’s official websites: www.upsc.gov.in and www.upsconline.in. Candidates must adhere to the specified date and time of their interviews, as the UPSC has clearly stated that no requests for changes will be entertained.
Direct link to check the UPSC IFS 2024 personality tests full schedule
E-summon letters for candidates
In addition, the UPSC has informed the candidates that their e-summon letters for the Personality Tests will be available shortly. Candidates are advised to download the e-summon letters from the official UPSC websites. The e-summon letters will provide candidates with essential details such as their exact interview date, time, and venue.
Travel reimbursement details
Candidates appearing for the interviews will also be eligible for travel reimbursements. The UPSC will reimburse travel expenses limited to the second/sleeper class train fare (Mail/Express) for candidates traveling to appear for the interviews. For candidates opting to travel by any other mode or class, the reimbursement will be handled as per the Commission’s guidelines. Candidates are required to submit the original tickets for both inward and outward journeys, along with the duly filled-in Travel Allowance (TA) claim form. The TA forms are available on the UPSC website.
For more detailed information, candidates are encouraged to visit the UPSC’s official website.