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UPSC IFoS (Indian Forest Service) — Dates, Pattern & Free Mock Tests
The Indian Forest Service exam. Prelims is shared with UPSC CSE; Mains is descriptive with two science optionals, followed by an interview.
IFoS test series — launching soonKey dates
NotifiedNotification4 February 2026
Application window4 – 27 February 2026
Exam date(s)Prelims: 24 May 2026 (held, shared with CSE) · Mains: from 22 November 2026
Prelims (shared with UPSC CSE) already held; next stage is Mains in Nov 2026. IFoS 2027 not yet notified.
Dates as of 27 June 2026. Always confirm on the official site: upsc.gov.in
Exam pattern
Prelims
Shared with UPSC CSE — GS Paper I (100 Q, 200 marks) + CSAT Paper II (qualifying). −1/3 negative.
Mains
6 descriptive papers: General English, General Knowledge + 2 optional subjects (science/engineering, 2 papers each).
Interview
Personality Test — 300 marks.
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