UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2025: Admit Card Released and Exam Schedule
UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2025 Admit Card Available
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially issued the admit card for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination 2025. Candidates who registered for the exam can access their admit cards via the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
Scheduled from November 16 to November 23, 2025, the UPSC IFS Mains Exam will take place at various locations nationwide. Each day will feature two shifts: the morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. It is mandatory for candidates to present a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo identification at the examination center, as entry will be denied without these documents.
Steps to Download the Admit Card
Follow these steps to download your admit card:
1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Click on the link titled 'E-Admit Card for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025' found on the homepage.
3. Choose to log in using your registration ID or roll number.
4. Enter your date of birth and the verification code shown on the screen.
5. Click 'Submit' to retrieve your admit card.
6. Download and print the hall ticket for your records.
Details Included in the Admit Card
The UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2025 contains crucial information such as the candidate's name, roll number, registration ID, photograph, signature, examination center details, exam date, reporting time, paper specifics, timings, and essential instructions for the exam. Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully and report any discrepancies to the Commission immediately.
Exam Pattern for IFS Mains
Understanding the IFS Mains Exam Structure:
The IFS Mains exam comprises six papers:
1. General English - 300 marks
2. General Knowledge - 300 marks
3. Two optional subjects from the official list - each carrying 200 marks.
Each paper is allotted a duration of three hours.
IFS Mains Exam Schedule
Exam Dates:
The IFS Mains Exam will commence on November 16, 2025. Below is the detailed schedule:
1. November 16: General English (Morning), General Knowledge (Afternoon)
2. November 18: Maths Paper-I / Statistics Paper-I (Morning), Maths Paper-II / Statistics Paper-II (Afternoon)
3. November 19: Civil, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering / Zoology Paper-I (Morning), Civil, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering / Zoology Paper-II (Afternoon)
4. November 20: Agricultural Engineering / Physics / Animal Husbandry Paper-I (Morning), Agricultural Engineering / Physics / Animal Husbandry Paper-II (Afternoon)
5. November 21: Chemistry / Botany Paper-I (Morning), Chemistry / Botany Paper-II (Afternoon)
6. November 22: Geology Paper-I (Morning), Geology Paper-II (Afternoon)
7. November 23: Agriculture / Forestry Paper-I (Morning), Agriculture / Forestry Paper-II (Afternoon)