UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Time Table 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination Time Table 2025. As per the notification, the UPSC Mains 2025 will begin on 22 August 2025 and will be conducted over two weekends – from 22nd to 24th August and 30th to 31st August 2025.
The exam will be conducted in two shifts each day — morning (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) and afternoon (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). The schedule includes nine papers covering Essay, General Studies, Indian Language, English, and Optional Subjects.
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Time Table 2025 PDF Download Link
UPSC has uploaded the complete schedule of Civil Services Main Examination 2025 on its official website. Candidates can also download the PDF from the link below.
Click Here to Download UPSC Mains 2025 Time Table PDF
UPSC Mains Exam 2025 Date and Schedule
According to the official UPSC time table, the detailed day-wise paper schedule is as follows:
| Exam Day | Date | Paper | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 22 August (Fri) | Essay (Paper I) | Morning |
| Day 2 | 23 August (Sat) | GS Paper I (Paper II) | Morning |
| GS Paper II (Paper III) | Afternoon | ||
| Day 3 | 24 August (Sun) | GS Paper III (Paper IV) | Morning |
| GS Paper IV (Paper V) | Afternoon | ||
| Day 4 | 30 August (Sat) | Indian Language (Paper A) | Morning |
| English (Paper B) | Afternoon | ||
| Day 5 | 31 August (Sun) | Optional Subject Paper I (Paper VI) | Morning |
| Optional Subject Paper II (Paper VII) | Afternoon |
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper I | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper II | 250 |
| Total (Written) | 1750 | |
| Interview | Personality Test | 275 |
UPSC Optional Subjects List 2025
Candidates must select one optional subject which includes two papers (Paper VI & VII). Some popular options include:
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- History
- Political Science & International Relations
- Literature of Languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, etc.)
- Engineering, Medical, Law, Management, and Science-based subjects
UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Time Table 2025 FAQs
Q1: When will the UPSC Mains 2025 begin?
A: The UPSC Mains 2025 will start from 22 August 2025.
Q2: How many papers are there in UPSC Mains?
A: There are 9 papers in total: 7 for merit and 2 qualifying papers.
Q3: What is the official website to check UPSC Mains timetable?
A: You can visit www.upsc.gov.in to download the official schedule PDF.
