Name of Post: UPSC Indian Forest Service Main Form 2026
Short Information: UPSC has opened the form window for candidates qualified for Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026. Submit or reconfirm details by 22 July 2026 at 6:00 PM.
UPSC IFS Mains Form 2026
Submit Online Form by 22 July, 6 PM
Sarkari Chatra Examination Update
Latest Update
UPSC has opened the Common Application Form update and confirmation window for the written part of Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026 from 13 July to 22 July 2026.
All qualified candidates must log in, verify or update the required details and finally submit the form. Failure to submit will make the candidate ineligible for further stages.
Closing Time: 22 July 2026 at 6:00 PM
IAS and IFS Date Correction
The Civil Services Main application window was open from 19 June to 29 June 2026 at 6 PM and is closed. The active July window is only for Indian Forest Service Main-qualified candidates.
UPSC IFS Mains 2026 Overview
Commission
Union Public Service Commission
Examination
Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026
Notice Number
06/2026-IFoSE
Eligible Candidates
IFS Main-qualified candidates only
Shortlisted Candidates
1,046
Notified Vacancies
Approximately 80
Form Mode
Online
Main Exam Start
22 November 2026
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Preliminary Examination
24 May 2026
IFS Preliminary Result
15 June 2026
IFS Main Form Start
13 July 2026
IFS Main Form Last Date
22 July 2026, 6:00 PM
IFS Main Examination
From 22 November 2026
Exam Duration
7 Days as per annual calendar
Admit Card
To be announced
Vacancy Details
Category
Expected Vacancies
UR
33
EWS
8
OBC
21
SC
12
ST
6
Total
80
UPSC states that 1,046 candidates were shortlisted for the Main Examination against approximately 80 notified vacancies. The vacancy figure may change.
Main Examination Fee
Applicable Candidates
₹200
Female Candidates
Exempted
SC/ST Candidates
Exempted
PwBD Candidates
Exempted
Payment Mode
Online through UPSC portal
Who Can Submit the Form?
Only candidates listed in the official IFS Preliminary Result 2026 can submit the Main form.
Qualification for the Main Examination is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
Candidates with no new information must still log in, verify and finally submit the form.
This is not a fresh application for candidates who did not qualify the Preliminary Examination.
Details to Update or Confirm
Personal, contact and educational details
Category and reservation claims
Main examination centre
Two optional subjects
Cadre preferences
Scribe, assistive-device and large-font details, where applicable
Main Examination fee payment, where applicable
Review all details carefully before final submission.
IFS Main Exam Pattern
Paper
Marks
General English
300
General Knowledge
300
Optional Subject 1: Two Papers
400
Optional Subject 2: Two Papers
400
Written Total
1,400
Personality Test
300
Final Total
1,700
Six conventional essay-type written papers
Two optional subjects
Question papers and answers in English
Personality Test carries 300 marks
Main Examination Centres
Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Port Blair and Shimla.
Selection Process
Civil Services Preliminary Examination as screening test
Indian Forest Service Main Written Examination
Personality Test or Interview
Document and eligibility verification
Medical and physical-standard examination
Final merit and cadre allocation
How to Submit the Form
Open the UPSC online application portal.
Log in using the credentials linked to the 2026 application.
Open the Indian Forest Service Main Examination 2026 window.
Update or reconfirm the Common Application Form details.
Select examination centre, optional subjects and cadre preferences.
Enter accessibility details, where applicable.
Pay ₹200, unless exempted.
Preview and finally submit the form.
Save the confirmation page.
Documents and Information Checklist
UPSC login and Preliminary roll number
Date-of-birth proof
Degree certificate or final marksheets
Category certificate, where applicable
PwBD and scribe documents, where applicable
Photo ID details
Optional-subject, centre and cadre preferences
Online payment method
UPSC IFS Mains Form 2026 closes on 22 July 2026 at 6 PM.
