The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the timetable for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held in two consecutive weekends — from 22nd August to 31st August 2025.
This is a crucial schedule for all UPSC aspirants appearing in Mains 2025. The exam will be conducted in two sessions each day:
Forenoon Session: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Afternoon Session: 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
UPSC Mains 2025 Exam Schedule (Paper-Wise)
| Date | Forenoon (9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon) | Afternoon (2:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.) |
| 22.08.2025 (Friday) | Paper-I (Essay) | No Paper |
| 23.08.2025 (Saturday) | Paper-II (General Studies-I) | Paper-III (General Studies-II) |
| 24.08.2025 (Sunday) | Paper-IV (General Studies-III) | Paper-V (General Studies-IV) |
| NEXT WEEKEND | ||
| 30.08.2025 (Saturday) | Paper-A (Indian Language) | Paper-B (English) |
| 31.08.2025 (Sunday) | Paper-VI (Optional Subject – Paper 1) | Paper-VII (Optional Subject – Paper 2) |
Important Notes
- Essay paper is conducted on the first day (Friday, 22nd August).
- All four General Studies papers are conducted over two days — Saturday and Sunday (23–24 August).
- Paper A (Indian Language) and Paper B (English) are on 30th August.
- Optional Subject Papers (Paper VI & VII) are on the final day — 31st August.