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UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2025: Those who have successfully cleared the prelims exam and have filled the DAF-1 are eligible to appear for the Mains exam.
UPSC Mains Exam: Candidates can check the full schedule by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in. (Representational/Getty)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025. The written exams will be held between August 22 to 31. Those who have successfully cleared the prelims exam and have filled the DAF-1 are eligible to appear for the Mains exam. Candidates can check the full schedule by visiting the official website at upsc.gov.in.
To become an IAS, IPS, IRS, or IFS officer, it is necessary to pass all three stages of the UPSC exam — prelims, mains and interview round. Entry will not be given inside the UPSC Mains exam centre without an admit card. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates related to the UPSC Mains exam. Approximately 9,000 candidates will take the Mains, competing for 979 vacancies this year.
UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2025 Schedule
| Date | Forenoon Session (9 am to noon) | Afternoon Session (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) |
| August 22 | Paper-I Essay | — |
| August 23 | Paper-II General Studies-I | Paper-III General Studies-II |
| August 24 | Paper-IV General Studies-III | Paper-V General Studies-IV |
| August 30 | Paper-A Indian Language | Paper-B English |
| August 31 | Paper-VI Optional Subject-Paper-1 | Paper-VII Optional Subject-Paper-2 |
UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern
There will be 9 descriptive papers in the UPSC Mains 2025 exam. In the Mains Examination, candidates are required to choose one optional subject from a list of prescribed subjects. This optional subject includes two papers, each worth 250 marks. UPSC Mains exams consist of nine theory descriptive/theory papers. Out of these, two papers are for English and Regional language. These two papers are mandatory for the contestant to attend. The total mark for both papers is 300. Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are for GS. Each paper is of 250 marks. One essay test and two papers for the optional subject the candidate has chosen. It also consists of 250 marks.
Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university. Final year students can also apply, but they will have to provide proof of passing the degree while applying for mains.
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