UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Mains Admit Card Released
Post Date: November 8, 2025, 11:15 AM
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the release of the Mains admit card for the Civil Services and Forest Service (IAS/IFS) recruitment. This prestigious examination aimed to fill 1129 vacancies. The application window for the UPSC IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2025 was open from January 22, 2025, to February 21, 2025. The Mains examination is scheduled to take place on November 23, 2025. Candidates who successfully qualified in the preliminary examination can now download their UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Admit Card 2025 using the links provided below.
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2025: Key Dates
- Notification Release Date: January 22, 2025
- Application Start Date: January 22, 2025
- Application Last Date: February 21, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: February 21, 2025
- Application Correction/Edit Window: February 22 – February 28, 2025
- Preliminary Examination Date: May 25, 2025
- Preliminary Admit Card Release: May 13, 2025
- Preliminary Result Declaration: June 11, 2025
- Civil Services Mains Examination Date: August 2025
- Civil Services Mains Admit Card Release: August 14, 2025
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination Date: November 23, 2025
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Admit Card Release: November 7, 2025
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC, ST, Female, PH: Rs. 0/-
Candidates are required to pay their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment modes.
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Notification 2025: Age Limit
The age limit for candidates is calculated as of August 1, 2025:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation will be granted as per the UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment rules. For precise calculations, you can utilize the Age Calculator.
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 1129
- Indian Administrative Services (IAS): 979 Posts
- Indian Forest Services (IFS): 150 Posts
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2025: Educational Qualification
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS) / Civil Services: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.
All candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying.
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2025: Mode of Selection
The selection process will involve the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
How to Download UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Admit Card 2025
To download your UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the “Important Links” section below.
- Click on the appropriate link for downloading the IFS Mains Admit Card.
- On the login page, you will need to enter the following details:
- Registration Number / Roll Number
- Date of Birth (DOB) / Password
- Captcha Code (if displayed)
- After successfully submitting your details, your UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card will be displayed, and you can download it.
- Alternatively, you can also access and download your admit card from the official UPSC website.
Important Links
- Download IFS Mains Admit Card
- Download Mains Admit Card
- Download Pre Result (Name Wise) – IAS | IFS
- Download Pre Result – IAS | IFS
- Download Pre Admit Card
- Apply Online (OTR)
- Download Date Extend Notice
- Download Notification – IAS | IFS
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Important Questions
Q. Where can I download the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card 2025?
A. You can download the UPSC IFS Mains Admit Card from the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/ or via the direct link provided above.
Q. What details are required to download the admit card?
A. You will need your Registration ID, or Roll Number along with your Date of Birth (DOB).
Q. What details will be mentioned on the UPSC Mains Admit Card?
A. The admit card will typically include:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Photograph and Signature
- Exam Date and Time
- Examination Centre Details
Q. Will UPSC send a physical admit card by post?
A. No, UPSC will not send physical admit cards by post. You must download and print the e-admit card from the official website.
Q. What is the exam date for UPSC Civil Services (IFS) Mains 2025?
A. The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 for IFS is scheduled for November 23, 2025. The exact timings and venue details will be available on the admit card.
Q. What are the reporting and entry instructions for the exam?
A.
- Candidates should reach the examination center at least 60 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
- Entry to the examination hall will close 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- Follow all COVID-19 or general safety guidelines as specified in the admit card and by the examination authorities.
Q. What is UPSC Official Website?
A. The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.