The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 is scheduled for August 22, 23, 24, 30 and 31. The examination will be conducted in two sessions each day, with the morning shift running from 9 am to 12 noon and the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
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The UPSC CSE Mains is taken by candidates who have cleared the Preliminary examination held earlier in the year. This stage tests aspirants on a wide range of subjects, requiring descriptive answers, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of issues related to governance, policy, and current affairs.
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To access the admit card once it is released, candidates will need to visit the official UPSC website, open the link for the Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2025, log in using their credentials, and download the document. It is advisable to check all details printed on the admit card and keep a physical copy for examination day.
UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Mains 2025 Admit Card at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in LIVE Updates: Exam pattern and more (Representational Image/AI generated via Freepik)
UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Mains 2025 Admit Card at upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in LIVE Updates: The Mains examination consists of nine papers in total, of which two — Indian Language (Paper A) and English (Paper B) — are qualifying in nature. These language papers are set at the matriculation or equivalent level, and marks obtained in them are not counted towards the final ranking. The remaining seven papers are evaluated for merit and together determine the candidate’s position in the final list.
