IFS Admit Card 2026 - Download UPSC IFS Prelims Exam hall ticket at upsc.gov.in

IFS Admit Card 2026 - Download UPSC IFS Prelims Exam hall ticket at upsc.gov.in

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 05 Feb 2026, 05:56 PM IST

IFS Admit Card 2026 - Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC IFS admit card 2026 on the official website. Candidates can download the UPSC IFS 2026 admit card at upsc.gov.in. The IFS admit card for prelims and mains is released separately. Candidates who are appearing in the exam can download the IFS admit card 2026 by using their login credentials like registration/roll number and date of birth as password.

This Story also Contains

  1. IFS 2026 Overview
  2. IFS Admit Card 2026 - Important Dates
  3. How to Download the IFS Admit Card 2026?
  4. IFS Exam Day Guidelines
IFS Admit Card 2026 - Download UPSC IFS Prelims Exam hall ticket at upsc.gov.in
UPSC IFS Admit Card 2026

Candidates will have to carry the UPSC IFS hall ticket 2026 on the exam day, else they won't be permitted to appear for the UPSC IFS exam. The commission releases the IFS admit card separately for every stage of the exam around 7 days before the examination.

IFS 2026 Overview

Exam conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC official website

upsc.gov.in

Exam name

UPSC IFS

Mode of IFS exam

Offline

Stages of exam

Prelims

Mains

Personality test

IFS admit card release mode

Online

IFS hall ticket format

PDF

IFS Admit Card 2026 - Important Dates

UPSC IFS admit card 2026 release date is announced by the commission on the official website. Check the table below for other important IFS exam dates 2026.

IFS exam date 2026

Particulars

IFS exam dates

IFS prelims admit card 2026 release date

TBA

IFS prelims exam 2026

May 24, 2026

Mains IFS admit card release date

TBA

IFS Mains 2026 exam date

November 22, 2026

Interview call letter release date

TBA

How to Download the IFS Admit Card 2026?

The IFS admit card is released in online mode on the UPSC official website. To download the IFS admit card 2026, candidates need to follow the below mentioned steps.

  • Go to the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in

  • Click on the “IFS e-admit Card 2026” link on the homepege.

  • Enter the login credentials in the login window and press submit.

  • The IFS admit card 2026 is displayed on the screen in PDF format

  • Check the details printed on the IFS hall ticket displayed on the screen

  • Take a print out of the UPSC IFS hall ticket and download the same for future reference

IFS Admit Card 2026 - Stages of UPSC IFS e-call letter

UPSC releases the IFS admit card separately for all the stages of the Indian Forest Services exam. Candidates clearing one stage of the IFS exam are eligible to appear for the subsequent stage of the exam. The different stages of the UPSC IFS e-admit card are mentioned below:

  • IFS admit card 2026 for prelims.

  • UPSC IFS admit card 2026 for mains.

  • IFS call letter 2026 for interview.

Quick Links : IFS Exam Pattern 2026

Details Printed On the IFS Admit Card 2026

There are multiple details printed on the UPSC 2026 admit card. Candidates are advised to check all the details printed on the UPSC hall ticket, incase of any discrepancy in the details printed on the UPSC exam admit card candidates need to contact the concerned authorities to resolve the issue. Details printed on the admit card of UPSC 2026 are listed below.

  • Candidate’s name

  • Roll number

  • Registration number

  • Date of birth

  • Exam date and time

  • Exam centre

  • Candidates photo

  • Father’s name

  • Candidates signature

  • IFS exam day guidelines and more

What Documents to Carry With the IFS Admit Card 2026?

Candidates need to carry an original valid photo ID card along with the IFS admit card on the IFS examination day. The list of valid ID cards is mentioned below:

  • Passport

  • Driving license

  • Voter id card

  • Pan card

  • Aadhar card, etc.

IFS Admit Card 2026 - What to Do In Case You Forget Registration ID

In case, candidates forget their IFS registration ID, they can retrieve the same by following the below mentioned steps:

  • Click on the link Forgot Registration ID given on the IFS e-admit card login window.

  • Enter the details as asked like - the candidate's name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth and press submit.

  • The candidates' IFS registration ID will be sent to their official registered email address and mobile number.

  • Candidates can use the same registration ID to download the UPSC IFS admit card 2026.

Also Check:

IFS Exam Day Guidelines

  • Any electronic devices, gadgets and accessories are not allowed inside the IFS examination centre

  • Candidates must carry an original valid photo identity card along with the IFS admit card printout

  • Candidates appearing for the IFS exam 2026 must follow all exam day instructions set by the authorities

  • Candidates are advised to reach the IFS exam centre 2026 a bit early to avoid being late

  • Candidates must keep the printout of the IFS 2026 admit card for future reference

  • No drinking water will be provided by the authorities, so candidates should carry their own drinking water in a transparent bottle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does UPSC mail a hard copy of the IFS admit card to the candidates?
A:

No, UPSC does not mail the hard copy of the IFS 2026 admit card.

Q: What is the minimum age to apply for the IFS 2026 exam?
A:

The minimum age to apply for the IFS 2026 exam is 21 years.

Q: When is the UPSC IFS 2026 mains exam scheduled to be conducted?
A:

UPSC IFS 2026 mains exam date from November 22, 2026

Q: Have to carry any original ID proof along with IFS admit card?
A:

Yes, along with the UPSC IFS admit card 2026, candidates have to bring any one valid original photo ID proof for verification.

Q: Is UPSC IFS exam conducted every year?
A:

The UPSC IFS exam is conducted every year to select the best candidates for the Indian Forest Service.  

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