111 officers pass out in IFS 2024 batch convocation at IGNFA Dehradun
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav presided over the convocation of the 2024 batch of Indian Forest Service probationers at IGNFA, Dehradun, on 1 August 2026; Pratiksha Nanasaheb Kale of the Rajasthan cadre topped the batch.
Summary
The convocation of the 2024 batch of Indian Forest Service (IFS) probationers of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun, was held on 1 August 2026, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav as chief guest. A total of 111 officers – 109 IFS probationers and two officer trainees from Bhutan – completed the 20-month training. Pratiksha Nanasaheb Kale of the Rajasthan cadre was the batch topper.
Key facts
- Event
- Convocation, IFS 2024 batch
- Venue
- IGNFA / FRI, Dehradun
- Date
- 1 Aug 2026
- Officers
- 111 (109 IFS + 2 from Bhutan); 20-month training
- Topper
- Pratiksha Nanasaheb Kale, Rajasthan cadre
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who was the topper of the 2024 batch of Indian Forest Service probationers at IGNFA, Dehradun, whose convocation was held on 1 August 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Pratiksha Nanasaheb Kale
Pratiksha Nanasaheb Kale of the Rajasthan cadre emerged as the batch topper.