Updated 15 July 2025 at 11:58 IST
UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Schedule 2025 Released; Exams to Begin from 22 August, Check Full Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Mains 2025 schedule; exams begin on August 22. A total of 979 vacancies are announced, with 38 reserved for PwBD.
UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the timetable for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. As per the schedule, the exam will be held on August 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31. Candidates can view the full timetable on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Exams will be held in two sessions, session 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and session 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. After the Mains written examination, UPSC will hold the Interview/Personality Test round and announce the results.
UPSC Mains Exam Schedule 2025:
UPSC Civil Services 2025: Vacancy Details
In 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 979 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination. Out of these, 38 positions have been set aside for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).
The distribution includes 12 posts for individuals with visual impairments, 7 for those with hearing issues, 10 for candidates with conditions such as cerebral palsy, dwarfism, leprosy cured, acid attack survivors, and muscular dystrophy, and 9 for those with multiple disabilities.
Notably, this year’s vacancy count is the lowest announced by the Commission in the past four years.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025: Exam Pattern
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is held in three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Interview.
The Preliminary stage features two multiple-choice papers, each carrying 200 marks. Paper II, known as the CSAT, is qualifying in nature, and candidates must obtain at least 33 per cent to pass. Both papers are offered in English and Hindi.
In the Main stage, there are two qualifying papers, one in English and the other in a recognised Indian language, each worth 300 marks. Marks from these are not counted in the final ranking. The remaining papers that contribute to the merit list include an Essay, four General Studies papers, and two papers based on the candidate’s chosen optional subject. Each of these papers carries 250 marks.
Published By : Animesh Bhardwaj
Published On: 15 July 2025 at 11:58 IST