Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Exam 2026 will be conducted from November 22 to 29. Admit cards have been issued for the candidates appearing in the examination. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. In such a situation, candidates should be aware of the instructions regarding arrival time at the examination center, required documents and dress code. The commission has laid down many rules during the examination. It is important for all candidates to follow this. No one will be allowed to enter the examination center after the entry gate is closed.
UPSC has released the admit card for IFS Mains Exam 2026 on 13 November. Candidates who have applied for the exam can download their hall ticket by visiting the official website of the commission upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held from November 22 to 29. This will have two shifts. The first shift will run from 9 AM to 12 PM and the second shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
When do I have to reach the exam centre?
Candidates have to reach the center before the commencement of the examination. As per the notification of UPSC, the entrance gate will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
- Admission for the morning shift will close at 8:30 am.
- Entry for afternoon shift will close at 2pm.
No candidate will be admitted after the stipulated time. Traffic jam or delay in transfer will not be considered as a valid reason for this. Therefore, candidates should check the exam center address in advance and make arrangements to reach on time.
Carry the photo ID along with the admit card
It is mandatory to carry the printed copy of the e-admit card to the examination centre. A valid photo ID must also be carried along with this. For identification, you can carry any one document like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving License. Check all the information given on the admit card. Also check the information on the hall ticket whether additional passport size photograph is required or not.
These items will be prohibited in the examination hall
Candidates should carry only essential and permitted items in the examination hall. You can take a black ballpoint pen to write the answers. If the instructions allow, you can also carry a simple watch and a transparent water bottle. Spectacles and necessary medical equipment can also be kept. At the same time, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, headphones, smart watches and other electronic devices are prohibited. Calculators may not be used without permission. Apart from this, books, notes, separate papers, bags, briefcases and heavy folders will not be allowed in the examination hall.
What is the dress code of UPSC IFS 2026?
UPSC has not prescribed any specific dress code for the exam. Candidates may wear comfortable clothes according to the weather. However, it is advisable to avoid wearing heavy jewellery, metal objects and thick belts. This can cause problems with security checks.
Keep these things in mind during security checks
Candidates can be found at the examination centre. If necessary, identity will also be checked through biometric or facial recognition. In such a situation all the candidates should cooperate with the security personnel. Before leaving home on the exam day, carry important things like admit card, photo ID and pen. Also read all the instructions given on the hall ticket carefully.
