Name of Post: UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026
Post Date / Update: 13 November 2026, 07:20 PM
Short Information
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Admit Card 2026 on 13 November 2026 for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 (Advt No. 05/2026). Candidates who qualified in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and submitted the IFS Mains Detailed Application Form can download their e-admit card from the official UPSC e-Admit Card portal. The IFS Mains Examination 2026 will be held from 22 to 29 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 27/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27/02/2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 24/05/2026 |
| Prelims Result | 15/06/2026 |
| IAS Mains Form | 19/06/2026 to 29/06/2026 |
| IFS Mains Form | 13/07/2026 to 22/07/2026 |
| IAS Mains Exam | 21/08/2026 to 30/08/2026 |
| IAS Mains Result | 05/11/2026 |
| IFS Mains Admit Card | 13/11/2026 |
| IFS Mains Exam | 22/11/2026 to 29/11/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General OBC EWS | Rs 100 |
| SC ST PH | Rs 0 |
| Female | Rs 0 |
Pay the exam fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit
Minimum Age 21 Years
Maximum Age 32 Years
Age Relaxation Age relaxation is applicable as per the UPSC rules.
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 August 1994 and not later than 1 August 2005.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service IAS | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service IFS | 80 |
| Total | 1013 |
Eligibility
- For IAS, a Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- For IFS, a Bachelor degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.
Selection Process
The selection for UPSC Civil Services / Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 will be done through the Preliminary Examination, the Mains Examination and the Interview (Personality Test). Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are called for the Mains Examination, and candidates who qualify in the Mains Examination are called for the Interview.
How to Download
- Visit the official UPSC e-Admit Card portal upsconline.gov.in/eadmitcard.
- Select the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 and log in with your Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on Download e-Admit Card.
- Check all the details on the admit card and take a printout for the examination.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download IFS Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
When was the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 was released on 13 November 2026.
When will the UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2026 be held?
The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 will be held from 22 to 29 November 2026.
How can I download the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026?
Visit the UPSC e-Admit Card portal upsconline.gov.in/eadmitcard, log in with your Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth, and download the e-admit card.
What is the official website for UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026?
The official websites are upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC Civil Services / IFS 2026?
There are 1013 vacancies in total, including 933 for IAS and 80 for IFS.
