UPSC IFS Mains 2026 admit card is not out yet. The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination runs from 22 to 29 November 2026 in two daily sessions, 9 AM to 12 noon and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM, as per the time table of 17.09.2026.
Find your optional days now, because the papers are spread over a week. General English and General Knowledge are on Sunday 22.11.2026. There is no paper on 24.11.2026, a gazetted holiday, and Geology and Statistics close the exam on Sunday 29.11.2026.
Short details
| Name of exam | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam dates | 22.11.2026 to 29.11.2026, no paper on 24.11.2026 |
| Sessions | Forenoon 9 AM to 12 noon, afternoon 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM |
| Admit card status | Not released as on 01.11.2026 |
Important links
| e-Admit card page (UPSC) | Click hereIFS Mains card not released as on 01.11.2026 |
| IFS Mains 2026 time table PDF | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
| UPSC online portal (login for e-admit card) | Click hereLive, checked 01.11.2026 |
Which day is your optional
| 22.11.2026 | General English, General Knowledge |
| 23.11.2026 | Mathematics or Zoology, Paper I and II |
| 25.11.2026 | Civil, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering |
| 26.11.2026 | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany or Chemistry |
| 27.11.2026 | Agriculture or Forestry |
| 28.11.2026 and 29.11.2026 | Physics on 28.11, Geology or Statistics on 29.11 |
How to download the admit card
- When UPSC releases it, open the e-admit card page from the Important links table.
- Choose Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026.
- Log in with the details the page asks for, as filled in your application, then download and print it.
FAQ
When is the UPSC IFS Mains 2026 exam?
From 22.11.2026 to 29.11.2026, with no paper on 24.11.2026.
Is the IFS Mains 2026 admit card out?
No, not as on 01.11.2026. It will come on the UPSC e-admit card page.
What are the session timings?
Forenoon 9 AM to 12 noon and afternoon 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.