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  • Updated September 17, 2026 05:09 PM
  • by J Divya
  • Applications closed on 30 September 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official timetable for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026. The exam will be held from 22 to 29 November 2026 across multiple sessions, with a gazetted holiday on 24 November 2026. This article covers the complete IFS Mains 2026 date sheet, exam pattern, vacancy details, eligibility, and admit card information, based on the official UPSC notice and other verified UPSC updates.
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UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularDetails
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameIndian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026
Exam LevelNational
Selection StagesPreliminary Exam (common with Civil Services Prelims) → IFS Main Exam → Interview/Personality Test
IFS Mains Exam Dates22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 November 2026
Exam SessionsForenoon: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Afternoon: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Total Vacancies (IFS)Approximately 80
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UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
UPSC IFoS Notification 2026 Released4 February 2026
Online Application Start Date4 February 2026
Online Application Last Date24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 202624 May 2026
IFS Mains Application (Detailed Application Form) Window13 July 2026 to 22 July 2026
IFS (Main) Examination 202622 to 29 November 2026
  • Here are the key dates in the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 cycle, based on official UPSC notices and updates:

Documents Required for the IFS Mains 2026 Exam

  • Candidates must carry the following to the examination centre for every session:
  • Printed copy of the UPSC IFS Mains e-Admit Card 2026
  • A valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence) matching the name on the admit card
  • Recent passport-size photographs, as specified on the admit card
  • Any other document specifically listed on the individual admit card (for example, a disability certificate, where applicable)
  • Also Read: RRB JE Exam Date 2026

How to Download the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026

  • As of this update, UPSC has not yet announced the release date for the IFS Mains Admit Card 2026. Once released, it is expected to follow the Commission’s standard process:
  • Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
  • Look for the link titled “e-Admit Card: Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026” under the “What’s New” or “Examinations” section.
  • You will be redirected to the UPSC e-Admit Card portal at upsconline.nic.in.
  • Log in using your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth as prompted.
  • Verify all details on the admit card, including name, roll number, exam centre, and photograph.
  • Download and print at least two to three copies for the examination.

Important Instructions for IFS Mains Exam Day

  • The following points reflect UPSC’s general, standard exam-day conduct rules for its written examinations. Candidates should always cross-check specific instructions on their own admit card, as those take precedence.
  • Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time; entry is typically closed a set number of minutes before each session begins.
  • Carry the printed admit card and original photo ID to every session - without these, entry is not permitted.
  • All Main Examination papers must be answered in English only.
  • Each paper is of three hours’ duration.
  • Electronic devices such as mobile phones are generally not allowed inside the examination hall.
  • Follow all seating, conduct, and material-carrying instructions issued by the invigilator and printed on the admit card.
  • Also Read: UPSSSC Pharmacist Ayurvedic Admit Card 2026

UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

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Q4. What is the total marks for UPSC IFS selection?

  • The final selection is based on 1400 marks from the Main written examination plus 300 marks for the Personality Test (Interview), taking the grand total to 1700 marks.
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