The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the mains admit card for the prestigious Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Services (IFS) Examination 2025. This recruitment drive was launched for a total of 1129 posts including 979 for IAS and 150 for IFS. Candidates who cleared the preliminary examination held on 25 May 2025 are now eligible to appear in the mains exam, which will be held in August 2025. Those shortlisted can now download their UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2025 from the official website. This is a crucial stage of the selection process before the final interview round.
Name of Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Names
Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) – IAS requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, IFS requires a degree in subjects like Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, etc.
Education
IAS: Graduation in any stream. IFS: Graduation with one of the specified science subjects or Agriculture-related disciplines.
Total Vacancies
1129 (IAS: 979, IFS: 150)
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
All India
Exam Date
August 2025
Admit Card Announce Date
14 August 2025
For the UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Preliminary Examination 2025, candidates applying for the IAS must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India, while those applying for the IFS must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should carefully read the official notification for complete details before applying. The selection process will consist of a preliminary examination, mains examination, and an interview.
UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IFS Pre 2025 : Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Post
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
979
Indian Forest Services (IFS)
150
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
22 January 2025
Application Start Date
22 January 2025
Last Date to Apply
21 February 2025
Fee Payment Last Date
21 February 2025
Correction Window
22 – 28 February 2025
Prelims Exam Date
25 May 2025
Prelims Admit Card
13 May 2025
Prelims Result
11 June 2025
Mains Exam Date
August 2025
Mains Admit Card Release Date
14 August 2025
How to Download UPSC IAS / IFS Mains Admit Card 2025
Visit the official website of UPSC or use the direct link provided.
Click on the “e-Admit Card for Civil Services/Forest Services Mains 2025” link.
Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, and Date of Birth/Password.
Fill in the Captcha Code (if required).
Click on the Submit/Login button.
The admit card will be displayed on your screen.
Download and print your admit card for use during the exam.
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