UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025 Schedule Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the schedule for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Exam 2025. Candidates planning to appear for the exam can check the detailed timetable on UPSC’s official website at upsc.gov.in.
UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025: Important Details
- Exam Dates: November 16 to November 23, 2025
- Shifts:
- First Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
- Second Shift: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Starting Papers: General English and General Knowledge
- Ending Papers: Agriculture and Forestry Paper I & II
UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025: Detailed Schedule
| Date | Forenoon (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon) | Afternoon (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2025 (Sunday) | General English | General Knowledge |
| November 18, 2025 (Tuesday) | Mathematics Paper I / Statistics Paper I | Mathematics Paper II / Statistics Paper II |
| November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) | Civil Engineering Paper I / Chemical Engineering Paper I / Mechanical Engineering Paper I / Zoology Paper I | Civil Engineering Paper II / Chemical Engineering Paper II / Mechanical Engineering Paper II / Zoology Paper II |
| November 20, 2025 (Thursday) | Agricultural Engineering Paper I / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper I / Physics Paper I | Agricultural Engineering Paper II / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper II / Physics Paper II |
| November 21, 2025 (Friday) | Chemistry Paper I / Botany Paper I | Chemistry Paper II / Botany Paper II |
| November 22, 2025 (Saturday) | Geology Paper I | Geology Paper II |
| November 23, 2025 (Sunday) | Agriculture Paper I / Forestry Paper I | Agriculture Paper II / Forestry Paper II |
How to Download UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025 Schedule
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find and click on the link for the UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025 schedule.
- A PDF file containing the detailed schedule will open in a new tab.
- Check and verify the exam dates and timings carefully.
- Download and save a copy of the schedule for future reference.
UPSC IFS Main Exam 2025: Exam Pattern
The UPSC IFS Main Exam consists of six written papers. Below is the breakdown:
- General English: 300 marks
- General Knowledge: 300 marks
- Optional Subjects (Two subjects chosen): 4 papers (Paper 3 to Paper 6), each carrying 200 marks
Each paper will have a duration of three hours.
For more information, candidates are advised to regularly check UPSC’s official website.
