UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 – Out, Check Full Exam Schedule & Timings

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Exam Date 2026 Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026 – Exam Date Out
Important Dates UPSC IFS Notification Date: 04/02/2026 IFS / CSE Preliminary Examination: 24/05/2026 IFS Preliminary Result: 15/06/2026 IFS Mains Detailed Application Form: 13/07/2026 to 22/07/2026 IFS Mains Exam Start Date: 22/11/2026 IFS Mains Exam Last Date: 29/11/2026 24/11/2026: No Examination – Gazetted Holiday IFS Mains Admit Card: Before Examination Personality Test / Interview: To Be Announced	Application Fee IFS Mains Fee: ₹200/- Female Candidates: Exempted SC / ST Candidates: Exempted PwBD Candidates: Exempted Fee is applicable to other candidates admitted to the IFS Main Examination. Payment Mode: Online The Mains fee is separate from the fee paid at the Preliminary Examination stage.
UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026: Exam Date & Timings Exam Start Date: 22/11/2026 Exam End Date: 29/11/2026 Total Examination Days: 07 Days Gazetted Holiday: 24/11/2026 Forenoon Session: 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Afternoon Session: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM Each written paper is of 3 Hours duration.
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Schedule 2026 Date-wise Examination Timetable
Date	Examination Schedule
22/11/2026	Forenoon: General English Afternoon: General Knowledge
23/11/2026	Forenoon: Mathematics Paper-I / Zoology Paper-I Afternoon: Mathematics Paper-II / Zoology Paper-II
24/11/2026	No Examination – Gazetted Holiday
25/11/2026	Forenoon: Civil Engineering Paper-I / Chemical Engineering Paper-I / Mechanical Engineering Paper-I Afternoon: Civil Engineering Paper-II / Chemical Engineering Paper-II / Mechanical Engineering Paper-II
26/11/2026	Forenoon: Agricultural Engineering Paper-I / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper-I / Botany Paper-I / Chemistry Paper-I Afternoon: Agricultural Engineering Paper-II / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper-II / Botany Paper-II / Chemistry Paper-II
27/11/2026	Forenoon: Agriculture Paper-I / Forestry Paper-I Afternoon: Agriculture Paper-II / Forestry Paper-II
28/11/2026	Forenoon: Physics Paper-I Afternoon: Physics Paper-II
29/11/2026	Forenoon: Geology Paper-I / Statistics Paper-I Afternoon: Geology Paper-II / Statistics Paper-II
UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026: Vacancy Details Total IFS Vacancies: Approximately 80 Posts Candidates Qualified for IFS Mains: 1,046 Candidates Preliminary Examination: Common with Civil Services Preliminary Examination Main Examination: Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Note: The 80 vacancies are approximate as notified for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026.
UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026: Eligibility for Mains Only candidates who qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 for admission to IFS Mains can appear. The IFS Preliminary Examination was conducted on 24/05/2026. The written result qualifying candidates for IFS Main was released on 15/06/2026. Candidates must complete the mandatory detailed application and other required formalities within the prescribed UPSC window. Candidature remains provisional until verification of eligibility and documents.
UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026: Exam Pattern Total Written Papers: 06 Papers General English: 300 Marks General Knowledge: 300 Marks Optional Subject Paper-I: 200 Marks Optional Subject Paper-II: 200 Marks Second Optional Subject Paper-I: 200 Marks Second Optional Subject Paper-II: 200 Marks Total Written Marks: 1400 Marks Personality Test / Interview: 300 Marks Final Selection is based on the Main written examination and Personality Test as prescribed in the IFS Examination Rules.
UPSC IFS Mains 2026: Selection Process Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 – Screening Stage. Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026. Personality Test / Interview. Medical and Physical Standards Verification. Document Verification. Final selection is made according to the rules and merit criteria prescribed by UPSC for the Indian Forest Service Examination.
How to Check UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date & Schedule 2026 Visit the official UPSC website. Open the Examinations section. Look for the latest notice / timetable relating to the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2026. Open the examination timetable. Check your optional subjects and paper-wise examination dates. Download and save the timetable for future reference. Check the e-Admit Card before the examination for the centre address, reporting instructions and other exam-day details.
Important Instructions for Candidates The UPSC IFS Mains Examination 2026 starts on 22/11/2026. The examination will not be conducted on 24/11/2026 due to the gazetted holiday. The morning shift is scheduled from 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The afternoon shift is scheduled from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM. Candidates should download the e-Admit Card as soon as UPSC releases it. Carry the required e-Admit Card and valid photo identity document to the examination venue. Check the optional-subject paper carefully against the official timetable. Follow all instructions printed on the e-Admit Card and issued by UPSC at the examination centre. UPSC may alter the programme if circumstances require; candidates should check the official website for subsequent notices.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
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Disclaimer: UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 details, including examination dates, timings, syllabus, fee, vacancies and selection process, are based on UPSC notices and examination rules. Candidates should verify the latest timetable, e-Admit Card instructions and any subsequent changes from the official Union Public Service Commission website before appearing for the examination.