UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains-Admit Card 2025-Released-Download Hall Ticket
Vacancy Details Merit-Based Papers (Counted for Final Ranking - Total 1750 Marks)
| Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper-I |
-Essay (Two essays, 1000-1200 words each) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-II |
-General Studies-I (Indian Heritage, History, Geography) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-III |
-General Studies-II (Polity, Governance, International Relations) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-IV |
-General Studies-III (Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, Security) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-V |
-General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-VI |
-Optional Subject - Paper 1 (Chosen by candidate) |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Paper-VII |
-Optional Subject - Paper 2 (Chosen by candidate) |
250 |
3 Hours |
Syllabus upsc mains 2025
- Paper-I : Essay (250 Marks)
- Two essays (1000 – 1200 words each).
Subjects: Contemporary events, socio economic issues, philosophical ideas.
Paper-II: GS- 250 Marks (History, Geography, Indian Heritage & Society)
- Indian Culture & History ( Ancient, Medieval & Mode instant)
- World History (Revolution Of Industry, Colonization, World Wars)
- Indian & World Geography (Phy, Economic, Enviro.)
- Indian Society (Diversity, Demographics, Social Problems)
Paper-III: GS-II (Governance, Polity, International Relations (250 Marks)
- (Fundamental Rights, DPSP and Judiciary) Indian Constitution & Polity
- Governance (Transparency, Accountability, E-Governance)
- Social Justice & Welfare Schemes
- International Relations (Foreign Policy of India, World Affairs)
Paper-IV: GS-III (Economy, Environment, S&T, Security) (250 Marks)
- Growth, Budget, Agriculture and Infrastructure in Indian Economy
- Science & Technology (Space, IT, Biotech, AI)
- Environment and Ecology ( Climate Change, Biodiversity )
- Internal Security (Cyber Security, Terrorism and Naxalism)
Paper-V: GS-IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude) (250 Marks)
- Ethics and Human Interface/ Moral Thinkers ( Values in Governance)
- Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, Probity in Governance
- Ethical Dilemma Case Studies
Optional Subjects (500 marks total & Paper VI & VII)
- List of Optional Subjects:
- Any Language-Literature
- History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology and Public Administration
- Subjects of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Mathematics)
- Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Commerce & Economics
Note:The candidates can be allowed 1 optional subject through 2 papers (250 marks each).
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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains-Admit Card 2025-Released-Download Hall Ticket
Education DetailsImportant Information of UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2025
- Examination Date: 22 nd of August 2025
- The date of release of Admit Cards: 14 th August, 2025
- The total number of vacancies that is available stands at 1,129 Posts (IAS, IFS, and other civil services)
- Selection: Prelims, Mains and Interview
Eligibility & Criteria for UPSC Civil Services IAS 2025 Specifics
| Post |
Total Post |
Eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains 2025 |
| Indian Administrative Services- (IAS) |
979 |
- A bachelor's degree in any field OR equivalent qualification from any accredited Indian university, board, or institution.
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| Indian Forest Services -(IFS) |
150 |
- Veterinary medicine, botany, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, statistics, zoology, agriculture, animal husbandry, or equivalent qualifications from any accredited Indian university, board, or institution may award a bachelor's degree.
- Please refer to the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment Exam Notification 2025 for more detailed details.
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| Total |
1129 |
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