New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-admit cards for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified for the Mains can now access their hall tickets online ahead of the examination, which is scheduled to begin on November 22.
The admit cards were issued on November 13, 2026. Candidates can download them through the Commission’s official website and the UPSC online portal using their login credentials.
With the examination approaching, candidates should download their hall tickets well in advance and verify the examination centre, paper-wise schedule and other details mentioned on the document.
UPSC IFS Mains 2026: Important Dates
The Indian Forest Service Main Examination will be conducted from November 22 to November 29, 2026. The examination will take place in two sessions on the scheduled examination days.
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Key details:
- Examining authority: Union Public Service Commission
- Examination: Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026
- Admit card release date: November 13, 2026
- Mains examination dates: November 22–29, 2026
- Admit card mode: Online
- Official website: upsc.gov.in
How to Download UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:
- Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
- Open the e-Admit Card section or the relevant link for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026.
- Proceed to the UPSC online application portal.
- Select the option to log in using the Registration ID or Roll Number.
- Enter the required credentials, including the date of birth, and submit the details.
- The e-admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the document and take a clear printout for examination-day use.
Candidates should retain a copy of the admit card and read all the instructions printed on it before appearing for the examination.
UPSC IFS Mains 2026: Examination Schedule
According to the examination timetable, the papers will be held in the following sessions:
- November 22: General English and General Knowledge
- November 23: Mathematics / Zoology Papers I and II
- November 24: No examination – Gazetted Holiday
- November 25: Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Papers I and II
- November 26: Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany and Chemistry Papers I and II
- November 27: Agriculture and Forestry Papers I and II
- November 28: Physics Papers I and II
- November 29: Geology and Statistics Papers I and II
Examination timings:
- Forenoon session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon session: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Candidates should refer to the official timetable and their individual admit cards for the precise paper and session applicable to them.
Details to Check on the Admit Card
After downloading the e-admit card, candidates should carefully verify the following information:
- Candidate’s name and photograph
- Roll number and registration details
- Examination centre name and complete address
- Date and timing of each paper
- Reporting instructions
- Examination-day guidelines
Any discrepancy in the details should be brought to the Commission’s attention immediately through its designated contact channels.
Documents to Carry on Examination Day
Candidates should carry:
- A printed copy of the UPSC IFS Mains e-admit card.
- A valid photo identity document, preferably the one specified in the admit card instructions.
A digital copy on a mobile phone should not be treated as a substitute for the printed admit card. Candidates should also check the instructions for restrictions on electronic devices and other prohibited items inside the examination venue.
Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their hall tickets.
