UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Admit Card 2026 on its official examination portal. Candidates who qualified for the IFS Main Examination can now access their admit cards using the required login details.
As per the official schedule provided, the UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted from 22 November to 29 November 2026. The admit card was released on 13 November 2026.
Candidates are advised to download their admit cards before the examination and carefully verify their examination date, roll number, venue, reporting time and other important instructions.
UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 |
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,013 Posts |
| IAS Vacancies | 933 Posts |
| IFS Vacancies | 80 Posts |
| IFS Mains Admit Card Release Date | 13 November 2026 |
| IFS Mains Examination Date | 22–29 November 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Article Category | Admit Card |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 04 February 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 February 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date: 24 May 2026
- Preliminary Admit Card Release Date: 15 May 2026
- Preliminary Answer Key: 27 May 2026
- Preliminary Result Date: 15 June 2026
- IAS Mains Form Start Date: 19 June 2026
- IAS Mains Form Last Date: 29 June 2026
- IFS Mains Form Start Date: 13 July 2026
- IFS Mains Form Last Date: 22 July 2026
- IAS Mains Examination Date: 21–30 August 2026
- IAS Mains Admit Card: 14 August 2026
- IAS Mains Result: 05 November 2026
- IFS Mains Examination Date: 22–29 November 2026
- IFS Mains Admit Card: 13 November 2026
Candidates should check the UPSC official website for any changes or additional examination announcements.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PH Candidates | ₹0 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: Candidates could pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or other available online payment methods.
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 August 1994 and not later than 01 August 2005.
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC Examination 2026 rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 |
| Total | 1,013 |
Educational Qualification
1. Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification.
2. Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the prescribed subjects, such as:
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Agriculture
Candidates should refer to the official UPSC notification for complete educational qualification requirements and eligibility conditions.
How to Download UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their IFS Mains Admit Card:
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Open the examination or What’s New section.
- Find the link for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 Admit Card.
- Click on the admit card download link.
- You will be redirected to the UPSC online examination portal.
- Enter the required login details, such as Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth, if requested.
- Submit the information to access your admit card.
- Check all the details printed on the admit card carefully.
- Download and save the admit card.
- Take a clear printout for use on the examination day.
Important: Candidates should verify their examination centre, date, reporting time, roll number and other instructions printed on the admit card. Follow the instructions issued by UPSC for the examination.
UPSC Civil Services and IFS Selection Process 2026
The selection process generally consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage according to the rules and selection criteria prescribed by UPSC.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the IFS Mains Admit Card before the examination.
- Check your name, roll number and other personal details.
- Verify the examination centre and reporting time.
- Carry a printed copy of the admit card and valid photo identification as instructed by UPSC.
- Follow all examination-day guidelines.
- Visit the official UPSC website regularly for the latest updates.
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UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 | Click Here |
| Download IAS Mains Result 2026 | Click Here |
| IFS Mains Examination Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download IAS Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| IAS Mains Examination Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online – IFS Mains | Click Here |
| IFS Mains Form Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online – IAS Mains | Click Here |
| IAS Mains Form Notice | Click Here |
| Download Name-Wise Result | Click Here |
| Download IAS Preliminary Result | Click Here |
| Download IFS Preliminary Result | Click Here |
| Download Preliminary Answer Key – Paper I | Click Here |
| Download Preliminary Answer Key – Paper II | Click Here |
| Preliminary Admit Card Portal | Click Here |
| Online Application Portal | Click Here |
| Application Last Date Extension Notice | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Note: The IFS Mains Admit Card link opens the UPSC online candidate portal. If the direct login page does not load, visit the official UPSC website and navigate to the relevant examination link.
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