UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025 Released, Download Official Timetable PDF

UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025 has been released at upsc.gov.in. The Civil Services (Main) Exam will be held from 22nd to 31st August 2025 across two weekends. Download the official UPSC Mains Timetable PDF and check paper-wise exam dates, sessions, and preparation tips here.

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UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially uploaded the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 timetable on its website upsc.gov.in. UPSC Prelims 2025 cleared candidates can now look up the detailed schedule for the upcoming UPSC Mains Exam 2025, which will be held from 22nd August 2025 to 31st August 2025 on two successive weekends.
One of India’s most elite exams, the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 will examine candidates on essay writing, General Studies (GS) papers, Indian language, English, and optional papers. With the official schedule out, candidates are now able to plan their revision plan, mock tests, and answer writing practice efficiently to optimize their performance.

UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025

The UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Timetable 2025 has been officially made available on the UPSC official website. The examination will take place from 22nd August to 31st August 2025 across two successive weekends. It consists of 9 papers spread over 5 days, namely Essay, General Studies (I–IV), Optional Subjects, and Qualifying Language Papers. Being held in morning and afternoon sessions, this schedule aids in helping the aspirants organize their last-minute preparation, revision plan, and efficiently answer writing practice before the examination.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Dates	22nd, 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st August 2025
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper (Offline)
Total Papers	9 (including 2 qualifying language papers)
Exam Sessions	Forenoon: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Detailed UPSC Mains 2025 Timetable

The exam schedule covers 8 papers across 6 days, with candidates writing two papers on most exam days. Below is the official timetable:

Date	Forenoon Session (9:00 AM – 12 Noon)	Afternoon Session (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
22nd August (Friday)	Paper-I: Essay	No Paper
23rd August (Saturday)	Paper-II: General Studies I	Paper-III: General Studies II
24th August (Sunday)	Paper-IV: General Studies III	Paper-V: General Studies IV
30th August (Saturday)	Paper-A: Indian Language (Qualifying)	Paper-B: English (Qualifying)
31st August (Sunday)	Paper-VI: Optional Subject Paper 1	Paper-VII: Optional Subject Paper 2

Direct Link: Download UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Timetable PDF

UPSC Mains 2025: Papers & Marking Scheme

The Civil Services Mains Exam 2025 consists of 9 papers in total. Out of these, two are qualifying papers, while the remaining seven are counted for merit ranking.