UPSC  Mains  2025  Time  Table Announced

– UPSC Mains will be held from 22nd August to 31st August 2025.

– 9 papers will be conducted over 5  exam days.

- Exam Timings: Forenoon Session (9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) & Afternoon Session (2:30 P.M.  to 5:30 P.M.)

Day 1 22 August (Friday)

Forenoon: Paper-I (Essay) No afternoon exam.

Day 2 23 August (Saturday)

Forenoon: Paper-II (GS-I)

Afternoon: Paper-III (GS-II)

Day 3 24 August (Sunday)

Forenoon: Paper-IV (GS-III)

Afternoon: Paper-V (GS-IV)

Day 4 30 August (Saturday)

Forenoon: Paper-A (Indian Language)

Afternoon: Paper-B (English)

Day 5  31 August (Sunday)

Forenoon: Paper VI (Optional Subject Paper-1)

Afternoon: Paper VII (Optional Subject Paper-2)

Optional Subjects

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