UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 Download: e-Admit Card Out for 22–29 November Exam
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Card for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 on 13 November 2026. Candidates searching for the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 download link can get it only from upsconline.nic.in, using their Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth. The Main Examination will be held from 22 to 29 November 2026 in two sessions a day, and no admit card is sent by post or email. Only the 1,046 candidates shortlisted from the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 for the 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies can download it. Candidates tracking other UPSC examinations can also read our UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims Time Table page.
UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Examination Notice No. | 06/2026-IFoSE, dated 4 February 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 80 (Indian Forest Service) |
| Candidates shortlisted | 1,046 |
| e-Admit Card released | 13 November 2026 |
| Main Examination | 22 to 29 November 2026 |
| Admit card portal | upsconline.nic.in |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Examination Notice issued | 4 February 2026 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination | 24 May 2026 |
| Prelims result declared | 15 June 2026 |
| Detailed Application Form (IFS Mains) | 13 to 22 July 2026 |
| e-Admit Card released | 13 November 2026 |
| Main Examination | 22 to 29 November 2026 |
The 13 November 2026 release follows the rule in the official examination notice: the e-Admit Card is issued on the last working day of the week preceding the examination. For an examination commencing on Sunday 22 November 2026, that day is Friday 13 November 2026.
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Schedule 2026
The Main Examination runs from 22 to 29 November 2026 in two sessions every examination day:
| Session | Timing |
|---|---|
| Forenoon session | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Afternoon session | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
No paper on 24 November 2026. Tuesday 24 November 2026 is marked as a gazetted holiday in the official time table, so no paper is scheduled that day.
Examination centres. The Main Examination is held at ten centres: Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Port Blair and Shimla. A candidate who appears at a venue other than the one shown on the e-Admit Card will not be allowed to take the examination.
Who Can Download the UPSC IFS Mains e-Admit Card
Only candidates who qualified the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and were shortlisted for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination can download the e-Admit Card. A total of 1,046 candidates were shortlisted against 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies. Shortlisted candidates had to log in to upsconline.nic.in during the 13 to 22 July 2026 window, update or reconfirm their details and submit the Detailed Application Form, failing which they cannot participate in the further stages of the examination. The Main Examination fee of Rs 200 was payable at that stage, with Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates exempted.
How to Download the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026
The UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 download link is live only on upsconline.nic.in. Do not use any third-party website or messaging-app link claiming to download the admit card on your behalf.
- Visit the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Open the e-Admit Card link for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026.
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and your Date of Birth.
- Submit the details and check the e-Admit Card shown on the screen.
- Download the e-Admit Card and take a clear printout to carry to the examination centre.
- Check the name, roll number, examination centre, date and time printed on it at once, and contact UPSC immediately through upsc.gov.in if any detail is wrong.
Scribe-change candidates. Candidates who opted for a change of scribe seven days before the examination are issued the e-Admit Card three days before the examination, under the official notice rule.
UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Exam-Day Rules
The e-Admit Card is available only on upsconline.nic.in for downloading. No admit card is sent by post or email. An e-Admit Card does not by itself mean that a candidate’s entries have been accepted — UPSC verifies eligibility against original documents only after a candidate qualifies for the Mains. Carry a clear printout of the e-Admit Card to the examination centre, and follow the instructions printed on it. Report to the venue shown on the e-Admit Card only; appearing at any other venue will not be allowed.
Important Links
| Download e-Admit Card | upsconline.nic.in |
| UPSC IFoS (Main) Examination 2026 Page | UPSC active examinations page |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims Time Table | Read the related guide |
| More government jobs | Latest Jobs on New Sarkari Results |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 out?
Yes. The Union Public Service Commission has released the e-Admit Card for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 on 13 November 2026. Candidates who qualified the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and submitted the Detailed Application Form for the IFS Mains can download it from upsconline.nic.in.
How do I download the UPSC IFS Mains admit card 2026?
The UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2026 download is available only on upsconline.nic.in. Open the e-Admit Card link for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026, and log in with your Registration ID or Roll Number and your Date of Birth. Download the e-Admit Card and take a clear printout to carry to the examination centre.
What is the UPSC IFS Mains exam date 2026?
The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 will be held from 22 to 29 November 2026 in two sessions a day, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. There is no paper on 24 November 2026, which the time table marks as a gazetted holiday.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC IFS 2026?
There are 80 vacancies in the Indian Forest Service for the 2026 examination. A total of 1,046 candidates were shortlisted from the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 for the IFS (Main) Examination.
Who can download the UPSC IFS Mains e-Admit Card?
Only candidates who qualified the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, were shortlisted for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, and submitted the Detailed Application Form during the 13 to 22 July 2026 window can download the e-Admit Card.
What details are needed to download the IFS Mains admit card?
Candidates need their Registration ID or Roll Number and their Date of Birth to log in on upsconline.nic.in and download the e-Admit Card.
Is the UPSC IFS Mains admit card sent by post?
No. The e-Admit Card is available only on upsconline.nic.in for downloading. No admit card is sent by post or email.
What should I do if there is an error in my UPSC IFS e-Admit Card?
Check the name, roll number, examination centre, date and time printed on the e-Admit Card as soon as you download it. If any detail is wrong, contact the Union Public Service Commission immediately through the contact details given on upsc.gov.in and do not wait for the examination day.
For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results. Candidates tracking other UPSC results can check our UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 and UPSC NDA 1 Final Result 2026 pages, and always verify the final details in the official UPSC notice on upsc.gov.in before the examination.
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Written by Ravi Singh
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