Which service would you have to join if wanted be the principal chief conservator of forest in a state?

The Indian Forest Service (IFS) is a Central Civil Service in the Indian government that manages and governs the forests and wildlife of the country. To be eligible to become the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in a state, one must first join the IFS and then work their way up through the ranks.

The educational qualifications for the IFS are a Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field, followed by a Master's degree in Forestry from a recognized university. Candidates must also clear the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Once selected, IFS officers undergo a two-year training period at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. After training, they are assigned to various state forest departments and begin their careers as Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACFs).

Over the course of their careers, IFS officers can rise through the ranks to become Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCFs), Conservator of Forests (CCFs), and eventually Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCFs). The PCCF is the highest-ranking officer in a state's forest department.