The UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains 2025 result date is not yet officially declared but is expected to be released around late November to early December 2025. Since the IFS Mains exam is scheduled from November 16 to 23, 2025, typically, results are announced within a few weeks after exam completion.
Candidates can check the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in) for the result PDF or direct link by entering their roll number or registration details. The result will list candidates qualified for the next stage, which is the interview/personality test.
Based on previous years’ patterns, the UPSC IFS Mains 2025 result announcement, you can expect by early December 2025.
UPSC IFS Mains Result Overview
- UPSC IFS Mains 2025 exam dates: November 16-23, 2025
- Expected result announcement: Late November or early December 2025
- Check results at official UPSC website using roll number or registration ID
This timeline aligns with UPSC’s usual processing time for Mains results
To download the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Mains 2025 result PDF from the official site, follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, navigate to the “Results” or “Examination” section.
- Look for the link titled “Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 Result” or similar.
- Click the link to open the result PDF.
- The PDF contains the list of qualified candidates with their roll numbers and names.
- Use Ctrl+F (Find) to search your roll number to check your qualification status.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
The final UPSC IFoS Result for the 2025 exam will be available in this manner once declared officially. Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for updates on result release.
UPSC IFS Mains Result Qualifying Marks
Cut off marks on the basis of GS Paper-I only. GS Paper-II is a qualifying paper with a minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. ** Subject to minimum 5% marks in each paper
We have attached the PDF of cut off marks of 2024 released by UPSC
Interview
The UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Interview (Personality Test) for the 2025 exam is happening from April 21, 2026, to May 2, 2026. The interviews are conducted in two sessions each day:
- Forenoon Session: Reporting time 9:00 AM
- Afternoon Session: Reporting time 1:00 PM
The interview assesses candidates’ personality, suitability for a career in the Forest Service, and knowledge in their field of specialization. It carries 300 marks and is the final stage of selection after the Mains exam.
Candidates shortlisted for the interview must download the e-Summon letter (interview call letter) from the official UPSC website when it is available.
The venue for the interviews is usually the UPSC office in New Delhi. Candidates must carry the call letter, photo ID, and original documents for verification during the interview.
This schedule and details pertain to the UPSC IFoS 2025 exam cycle as announced by the commission.
What Score you must aim for selection?
- Successful candidates often score above 600-700 marks out of 1400 in the written Mains exams to go for the Interview stage.
- In the Interview, candidates typically score between 180-240 marks out of 300, with top performers scoring above 210.
- The final selected candidates usually have a combined score of around 800-900 marks or more (Mains + Interview)
UPSC Mains Result 2025 FAQs
The Mains exam has 6 descriptive papers namely: General English (300 marks), General Knowledge (300 marks), and two optional subjects (each with two papers of 200 marks), totalling 1400 marks.
The duration of the exam is three hours
General English and General Knowledge are compulsory papers.
Candidates generally need at least 5% marks in each paper to qualify.
Yes the marks in the mains exam adds for final selection, so you have to use your intelligence wisely in attempting the questions
