Get ready, forest warriors! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially launched the admit cards for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Main Examination 2025. If you have registered for this prestigious exam, it’s time to grab your hall ticket from the official website upsc.gov.in. Mark your calendars: the UPSC IFS Mains will roar into action from November 16 to 23, 2025, in various centres across India. The exam is split into two power-packed sessions each day — morning from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and afternoon from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. But don’t just show up empty-handed! Candidates must carry a *printed copy* of their admit card and a valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or driving licence. No hall ticket? No entry! Want to download your admit card? Just follow these easy steps: 1. Visit upsc.gov.in 2. Click on "E-Admit Card for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025" on the homepage 3. Choose download by Registration ID or Roll Number 4. Enter your Date of Birth and the captcha code 5. Hit Submit and download your hall ticket 6. Print it and keep it safe! What will you find on your admit card? Your full name, roll number, registration ID, photo and signature, exam centre details, exam dates and times, paper info, and crucial exam-day instructions. Double-check all info and contact UPSC if anything looks wrong. Let’s dive into the thrilling exam pattern! The IFS Main has six papers: - Paper 1: General English (300 marks) - Paper 2: General Knowledge (300 marks) - Papers 3 to 6: Two optional subjects chosen from the official list, each paper 200 marks Each exam lasts 3 hours — enough time to shine! To help you plan, here’s the fiery exam schedule: - Nov 16 (Sun): General English (morning), General Knowledge (afternoon) - Nov 17 (Mon): Rest day, no papers - Nov 18 (Tue): Mathematics/Statistics Papers - Nov 19 (Wed): Engineering/Zoology Papers - Nov 20 (Thu): Agricultural/Animal Husbandry/Physics Papers - Nov 21 (Fri): Chemistry/Botany Papers - Nov 22 (Sat): Geology Papers - Nov 23 (Sun): Agriculture/Forestry Papers Candidates are urged to reach their exam centres early and keep electronic devices, calculators, and mobiles far away — these gadgets are totally banned in the exam hall. Stay alert to the UPSC website for any updates or changes. So gear up, download your admit card now, and get set for the thrilling journey to join the Indian Forest Service!