Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2025 on November 13, 2025, for the Indian Forest Service Main Examination scheduled from November 16 to November 23, 2025. Candidates who qualified the prelims can download the admit card using registration ID or roll number from upsc.gov.in.
Last Date for Apply Online: 21 February 2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 21 February 2025
Mains Exam Date : 16 November 2025 onwards
Admit Card Available : 07 November 2025
Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
General / OBC : ₹100/-
EWS : ₹100/-
SC / ST : No Fee
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 32 years (as on 01 August 2025)
Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type - Shared with Civil Services), Mains Examination (Descriptive Papers - General English, General Knowledge, Optional Subjects), Personality Test/Interview (200 Marks)
Vacancy Details- Total Vacancies - 1129
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Eligibility/Details
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
1129
Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering from a recognized university.
Must have qualified UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 and opted for IFS.
Age between 21-32 years as on 01/08/2025; relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Salary & Pay Scale Details
Indian Forest Service Officer: Level 10 - ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 50%), HRA (24% in Class X cities), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations to higher levels like Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Descriptive/Written Examination
Total Questions: 6 Papers (General English 300 Marks, General Knowledge 300 Marks, Two Optional Subjects - 200 Marks each paper, total 1400 Marks)
Duration: 3 Hours per paper
Negative Marking: No Negative Marking (Descriptive)
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:1000 (High competition)
Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
