UPSC Forest Service Mains Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Exam Schedule

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Main Examination 2026 schedule. As per the latest examination details, the UPSC Forest Service Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted from 22 November to 29 November 2026.

Candidates who have qualified for the IFoS Mains examination should check the complete exam schedule, important dates, exam pattern and selection process below.

UPSC Forest Service Mains Exam Date 2026

The UPSC IFoS Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held from 22 November to 29 November 2026. The examination will be conducted in descriptive mode, with each paper having a duration of three hours.

Candidates should refer to their official admit card for the paper-wise schedule, examination centre, reporting time and other instructions.

UPSC IFoS Mains 2026: Important Dates

UPSC IFoS Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Indian Forest Service Main Examination consists of six papers carrying a total of 1400 marks.

Each paper has a duration of 3 hours and is descriptive/subjective in nature.

UPSC IFoS 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Forest Service Examination includes:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Written Examination
3. Interview/Personality Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The Interview/Personality Test carries 300 marks.

UPSC IFoS 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern

The IFoS Preliminary Examination is conducted through the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.

The examination has one-third negative marking for incorrect answers. CSAT Paper II is qualifying in nature.

UPSC IFoS 2026 Vacancy

The recruitment details mention 80 vacancies for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026. The final number of vacancies may be subject to change as per UPSC and government requirements.

UPSC IFoS Mains 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for the Mains examination should focus on:

• Thorough revision of both optional subjects.
• Practising previous years’ IFoS Mains questions.
• Regular descriptive answer writing.
• Improving answer-writing speed within the three-hour limit.
• Revising General Knowledge and important environmental issues.
• Practising General English regularly.
• Taking full-length mock tests under examination conditions.

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