UPSC IFS Mains 2026
UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC IFS Mains 2026
Starts in 38 days- From
- 22 Nov
- To
- 29 Nov
- Sitting
- 1 sitting
About
Main examination of the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 2026, held by the Union Public Service Commission.
Exam format
Descriptive written exam from 22 to 29 November 2026, with no paper on 24 November. Six papers of 3 hours each: General English, General Knowledge and two papers in each of two optional subjects. Sessions are 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Every candidate sits every paper at the same centre, so plan to stay nearby. Qualifiers go on to the interview.
What to carry
- Printed admit card or call letter
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, passport or driving licence) with the same name as the admit card
- Two recent passport-size photos, the same as the one you uploaded
- Black ballpoint pen
- Anything else your admit card asks for
Always check this list against your admit card. Exam with Me isn't responsible if anything here is wrong or missing.
What comes next
- 1Result and cut-off
- 2Interview
- 3Medical exam
- 4Final merit list
Steps can change between years and posts. Always check the official notification for the exact process. Exam with Me isn't responsible if anything here is wrong or out of date.
Posting opens a week before the exam starts. Check back then to find students going to your center.