The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main exam 2025. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in . The IFS Main examinations are scheduled to take place from November 16 to 23, 2025 .
How to Download Admit Card
Candidates must use their registration ID and date of birth to download the UPSC IFS Mains admit card 2025. Access to the examination hall requires a valid hall ticket.
Mandatory Exam Day Requirements
All examinees must present a valid photo identification card along with their downloaded UPSC IFS Mains admit card. Accepted forms of photo ID include an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving license. Without both the admit card and a valid, government-issued photo identification, candidates will not gain entry to the examination hall. Candidates must ensure they bring all required documents to avoid issues on the exam day.
UPSC IFS Main 2025 Exam Schedule
The UPSC IFS Mains 2025 exam will run for seven days, from November 16 to November 23, 2025 , including Sundays. Exams will be conducted in two daily shifts. The forenoon session is from 9 AM to 12 PM . The afternoon session runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM .
UPSC IFS Main 2025 Exam Pattern
The written examination for the UPSC IFS Main 2025 comprises six papers. Paper 1 covers General English and carries 300 marks. Paper 2 focuses on General Knowledge, also for 300 marks.
Papers 3, 4, 5, and 6 involve two optional subjects. Candidates select these subjects from an approved list. Each of these four optional papers carries 200 marks. The duration for each of the six papers is three hours.
Details on Admit Card
The UPSC IFS Mains admit card 2025 contains essential information for candidates. These details include:
- Name of candidate
- Roll number
- Registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Examination centre details
- Exam date and timing
- Instructions for the exam day
- Paper-wise details
UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025 Time Table
The detailed schedule for the UPSC IFS Main exam 2025 is provided below:
| Date | Day | Forenoon Session (9 AM – 12 Noon) | Afternoon Session (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2025 | Sunday | General English | General Knowledge |
| November 17, 2025 | Monday | No paper (Rest day) | No paper (Rest day) |
| November 18, 2025 | Tuesday | Mathematics Paper–I / Statistics Paper–I | Mathematics Paper–II / Statistics Paper–II |
| November 19, 2025 | Wednesday | Civil Engineering Paper–I / Chemical Engineering Paper–I / Mechanical Engineering Paper–I / Zoology Paper–I | Civil Engineering Paper–II / Chemical Engineering Paper–II / Mechanical Engineering Paper–II / Zoology Paper–II |
| November 20, 2025 | Thursday | Agricultural Engineering Paper–I / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper–I / Physics Paper–I | Agricultural Engineering Paper–II / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper–II / Physics Paper–II |
| November 21, 2025 | Friday | Chemistry Paper–I / Botany Paper–I | Chemistry Paper–II / Botany Paper–II |
| November 22, 2025 | Saturday | Geology Paper–I | Geology Paper–II |
| November 23, 2025 | Sunday | Agriculture Paper–I / Forestry Paper–I | Agriculture Paper–II / Forestry Paper–II |
Candidates preparing for the Indian Forest Service Main exam should review all instructions on their admit card carefully. Staying updated with official announcements from UPSC is crucial for a smooth examination process.