Updated: 14 November 2026. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has listed the e-admit card for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 on its official website. The e-admit card notice is dated 13 November 2026. The Main examination is scheduled across seven days from 22 to 29 November 2026, with no paper on 24 November. Candidates who qualified in the IFoS Preliminary stage should download the e-admit card online and check the subject, session, centre and instructions printed on it.
UPSC IFoS Main Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Stage | Main written examination |
| Admit card status | E-admit card link listed by UPSC |
| Release/listing date | 13 November 2026 |
| Main exam dates | 22 to 29 November 2026, on seven days |
| Holiday | No examination on 24 November 2026 |
| Exam sessions | 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM |
| Exam mode | Written examination |
| Admit card mode | Online |
| Who can appear? | Candidates shortlisted for IFoS Main after the Preliminary examination |
| Official e-admit card page | UPSC e-Admit Cards |
| Download portal | UPSC online portal |
UPSC IFoS Main Admit Card 2026 download link
Use the e-Admit Cards section of UPSC’s official website. The Commission’s 13 November update lists the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 e-admit card. Candidates should not use a Civil Services Main admit-card link by mistake; select the Indian Forest Service Main examination specifically.
- Open the UPSC e-Admit Cards page.
- Find the entry for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026.
- Open the e-admit card download option and continue to the official UPSC online portal.
- Select the login method offered on the portal.
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth, as prompted.
- Submit the details and open the e-admit card.
- Check the candidate name, roll number, photograph, subject, date, session, centre address and instructions.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout for the examination.
UPSC IFoS Main Exam Date 2026: Subject-wise timetable
The Main examination runs from 22 to 29 November 2026. The timetable has seven examination days; 24 November is a gazetted holiday with no paper scheduled. The sessions are 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
| Date | Morning session (9 AM–12 Noon) | Afternoon session (2:30–5:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2026 | General English | General Knowledge |
| 23 November 2026 | Mathematics Paper I / Zoology Paper I | Mathematics Paper II / Zoology Paper II |
| 24 November 2026 | No examination – gazetted holiday | No examination – gazetted holiday |
| 25 November 2026 | Civil Engineering Paper I / Chemical Engineering Paper I / Mechanical Engineering Paper I | Civil Engineering Paper II / Chemical Engineering Paper II / Mechanical Engineering Paper II |
| 26 November 2026 | Agricultural Engineering Paper I / Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I / Botany Paper I / Chemistry Paper I | Agricultural Engineering Paper II / Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II / Botany Paper II / Chemistry Paper II |
| 27 November 2026 | Agriculture Paper I / Forestry Paper I | Agriculture Paper II / Forestry Paper II |
| 28 November 2026 | Physics Paper I | Physics Paper II |
| 29 November 2026 | Geology Paper I / Statistics Paper I | Geology Paper II / Statistics Paper II |
Not every candidate takes every optional subject. Check the subject combination and paper schedule applicable to you, and confirm the date and session printed on your individual e-admit card. The official timetable page is linked below.
Details to check on the IFoS Main e-admit card
- Candidate name and roll number.
- Registration ID, photograph and signature.
- Examination name and subject/paper details.
- Paper date and session.
- Examination centre name and full address.
- Reporting time and examination-day instructions.
If the name, photograph, roll number or other important detail is incorrect or missing, contact UPSC through the official contact details immediately. Do not wait until the examination day to report an error.
Documents to carry to the UPSC IFoS Main exam centre
- A clear printed copy of the IFoS Main e-admit card.
- Original valid photo identity proof matching the details on the e-admit card. Examples include Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence.
- A recent passport-size photograph as a precaution, particularly if the e-admit card instructions require one.
Read the instructions printed on the e-admit card for the exact reporting time, prohibited items and any additional document requirement. Reach the centre well before the reporting time.
Important links
- UPSC official e-Admit Cards page
- UPSC online candidate portal
- UPSC IFoS Main 2026 e-admit card notice
- UPSC IFoS Main 2026 examination timetable
UPSC IFoS Main Admit Card 2026: FAQs
Has UPSC released the IFoS Main Admit Card 2026?
UPSC’s official website lists the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 e-admit card update dated 13 November 2026.
When will the UPSC IFoS Main 2026 exam be held?
The examination is scheduled on seven days between 22 and 29 November 2026. No paper is scheduled on 24 November.
What are the exam timings?
The morning session is 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and the afternoon session is 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Check your paper and session on the official timetable and e-admit card.
How can I download the IFoS Main hall ticket?
Visit UPSC’s e-Admit Cards page, select Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 and use the login details requested by the official portal.
Will UPSC send the admit card by post?
The e-admit card is made available online. Candidates should download and print it from the official UPSC portal rather than wait for a physical copy by post.
Source note: UPSC’s official e-Admit Cards page and IFoS Main timetable listing were checked on 14 November 2026. The subject-wise table is aligned with the published timetable; candidates should follow their individual e-admit card for centre-specific instructions.