UPSC CSE Mains 2025: UPSC Releases Mains Exam Schedule for 2025, Exams from August 22 to 31 in Two Shifts

On: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:46 PM

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UPSC CSE Mains 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the timetable for the Civil Services Main Examination 2025. Candidates who have cleared the preliminary exam will now appear for the mains. The detailed schedule is available on the official website, upsc.gov.in.

The UPSC CSE Mains 2025 will be held from August 22 to 31 in two shifts each day. This exam is a crucial step for those aiming to secure prestigious government jobs like IAS, IPS, and IFS.

UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Exam Dates and Shifts

The Civil Services Main Examination will take place on August 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31, 2025. The UPSC has scheduled the exam in two shifts: the first from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Here’s a day-wise breakdown of the papers:

August 22: Paper-I (Essay) in the morning shift, no exam in the afternoon.
August 23: Paper-II (General Studies-I) in the morning, Paper-III (General Studies-II) in the afternoon.
August 24: Paper-IV (General Studies-III) in the morning, Paper-V (General Studies-IV) in the afternoon.
August 30: Paper-A (Indian Language) in the morning, Paper-B (English) in the afternoon.
August 31: Paper-VI (Optional Subject – Paper 1) in the morning, Paper-VII (Optional Subject – Paper 2) in the afternoon.

Stages of the UPSC Exam

The UPSC exam process includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims act as a screening test, while the Mains and Interview determine the final selection.This year, UPSC announced 979 vacancies for various services. Over 1 million candidates appeared for the Prelims, and around 14,161 have qualified for the Mains, which is approximately 12-14 times the number of vacancies.

UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Vacancies and Recruitment

Through the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, a total of 979 posts will be filled, including positions in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). This exam is one of the most sought-after in the country, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year.
Here’s the breakdown of the vacancies:

IAS (Indian Administrative Service): 180 posts
IFS (Indian Foreign Service): 55 posts
IPS (Indian Police Service): 150 posts
IA&AS (Audit and Accounts Service): 28 posts
ICAS (Civil Accounts Service): 15 posts

Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains 2025

The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2025 consists of two parts: a written exam and a personality test (interview). The written exam includes nine papers, some of which are qualifying in nature, while others are considered for merit.

The exam assesses writing skills, analytical thinking, and deep understanding of subjects. There’s a negative marking of one-third of the marks for each wrong answer, so candidates need to be cautious. Only those who have successfully cleared the UPSC Prelims 2025 are eligible to appear for the Mains.

This schedule gives candidates a clear timeline to prepare, and it’s a critical phase in their journey towards securing a coveted government job. Stay tuned for more updates as the exam approaches.