The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 will be held from 22 November 2026 to 29 November 2026, as per the official time-table. The exam runs in two sessions each day, with no paper on 24 November 2026 because it is a Gazetted Holiday. This page lists every date, subject and session timing given in the time-table.
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Start Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Exam End Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Exam Sessions | Forenoon and Afternoon |
| Forenoon Session | 9:00 AM |
| Afternoon Session | 2:30 PM |
| Gap / Holiday | 24 November 2026 |
| Total Exam Days | 7 Days |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IFS Mains 2026 exam begins | 22 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Gap day, no paper | 24 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| IFS Mains 2026 exam ends | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Direct Link
IFS Mains 2026 runs from 22 to 29 November. Check the day-wise time table, subject-wise dates, session timings (9 AM and 2:30 PM) and the 24 November holiday.
Direct Link to Check UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Exam Date by Subject
Use this table to find the date for a specific subject quickly.
| Subject | Date |
|---|---|
| General English | 22 November 2026 |
| General Knowledge | 22 November 2026 |
| Mathematics | 23 November 2026 |
| Zoology | 23 November 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 25 November 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 25 November 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 November 2026 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 26 November 2026 |
| Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | 26 November 2026 |
| Botany | 26 November 2026 |
| Chemistry | 26 November 2026 |
| Agriculture | 27 November 2026 |
| Forestry | 27 November 2026 |
| Physics | 28 November 2026 |
| Geology | 29 November 2026 |
| Statistics | 29 November 2026 |
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Important Instructions
- Note the session for your subject. Forenoon papers start at 9:00 AM and afternoon papers start at 2:30 PM.
- Remember that 24 November 2026 has no paper, so plan your revision around the gap accordingly.
- Check your admit card for your exam centre and any instructions issued by the commission, since these are not part of the time-table.
- Rely only on the official UPSC website for updates or changes to the schedule.
UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Exam Date 2026 | Click Here |
| UPSC official website | Click Here |