{"id":656,"date":"2024-07-01T06:36:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T06:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=656"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:30:56","slug":"upsc-mains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025\" >UPSC Mains 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#What_is_the_UPSC_Mains_Exam\" >What is the UPSC Mains Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025_Overview\" >UPSC Mains 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025_Exam_Pattern\" >UPSC Mains 2025 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025_Syllabus\" >UPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025_Syllabus_%E2%80%93_Important_Points\" >UPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus &#8211; Important Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_Syllabus_for_Qualifying_Papers\" >UPSC Mains Syllabus for Qualifying Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/upscmentorship.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains\/#UPSC_Mains_2025_%E2%80%93_General_Studies_Paper_I_to_IV_Syllabus\" >UPSC Mains 2025 &#8211; General Studies Paper I to IV Syllabus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UPSC Mains:<\/strong> Every year, the Union Public Service Commission conducts examinations to fill various Group A and Group B positions in the Indian government. The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This page provides the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025 pattern and details. After the official announcement, the content will be updated with any changes specific to the UPSC Mains 2025 exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC CSE Notification 2025 is expected to be released in February 2025. The UPSC Prelims 2025 exam will be held on June 2025, with the UPSC Mains scheduled to begin in September 2025. The final selection process will include the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_Mains_Exam\"><\/span><b>What is the UPSC Mains Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains exam is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination and is taken by candidates who qualify the UPSC Prelims. To appear for the Mains, candidates must clear the General Studies Paper I and the CSAT (General Studies Paper II) in the Prelims with a minimum qualifying score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains exam assesses candidates\u2019 depth of knowledge and analytical abilities. Successful candidates from the Mains exam proceed to the UPSC Personality Test (Interview) stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is the overview of the UPSC Mains 2025 exam. Candidates are advised to carefully review the table below:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Name<\/td>\n<td>UPSC Mains Exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Level<\/td>\n<td>National<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Type<\/td>\n<td>Written (Main)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose<\/td>\n<td>Selection for Various Civil Services Positions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>September 2025 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration<\/td>\n<td>Typically 5-7 Days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of Exam<\/td>\n<td>Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Centers<\/td>\n<td>Various cities across India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eligibility Criteria<\/td>\n<td>Must have cleared the UPSC Preliminary Exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Selection Process<\/td>\n<td>Preliminary Exam<\/p>\n<p>Main Exam<\/p>\n<p>Personality Test (Interview)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Pattern<\/td>\n<td>Descriptive Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release<\/td>\n<td>To be Announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Exam Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains exam 2025 will follow the same structure as in previous years, with nine papers in total. Out of these, seven papers will be considered for merit ranking. Candidates will also choose one optional subject, for which two papers will be evaluated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total marks for the Mains exam will be 1750 (out of 250 marks for each of the 7 papers). The exam will be conducted over several days, with each paper lasting three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The detailed UPSC Mains 2025 exam pattern is as follows:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Paper A<\/td>\n<td>Indian Language<\/td>\n<td>Qualifying<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Paper B<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Qualifying<\/td>\n<td>300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Paper I<\/td>\n<td>Essay<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Paper II<\/td>\n<td>General Studies (GS) I<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Paper III<\/td>\n<td>General Studies (GS) II<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Paper IV<\/td>\n<td>General Studies (GS) III<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Paper V<\/td>\n<td>General Studies (GS) IV<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Paper VI<\/td>\n<td>Optional Subject Paper-I<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Paper VII<\/td>\n<td>Optional Subject Paper-II<\/td>\n<td>Counted for Merit<\/td>\n<td>250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The UPSC Mains syllabus consists of two primary components:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying Papers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papers Counted for Merit Ranking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025_Syllabus_%E2%80%93_Important_Points\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus &#8211; Important Points<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The merit list of the candidates will depend on their performance in the Mains exam and the Personality Test (Interview).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains exam aims to assess a candidate&#8217;s analytical abilities, in-depth knowledge, and their ability to tackle socio-economic challenges and conflicting goals.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should be familiar with previous years\u2019 question papers, as they give an idea of the types of questions that appear in the General Studies papers (Paper II to Paper V).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific (non-programmable) calculators are permitted in the Mains exam if necessary.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The level of the optional subject exam is comparable to a bachelor&#8217;s degree, which is equivalent to the level of an honors degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Syllabus_for_Qualifying_Papers\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains Syllabus for Qualifying Papers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Candidates must secure at least 25% in both Paper A and Paper B for their scores in the other papers to be considered. The syllabus for the Qualifying Papers is as follows:<\/p>\n<div class=\"specl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Mains Syllabus and Exam Pattern for Qualifying Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Pattern<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper A \u2013 Indian Language<\/td>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Precis Writing<\/li>\n<li>Translation from English to the Indian language<\/li>\n<li>Essay Writing in Indian Language<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paper B \u2013 English<\/td>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li>Comprehension of given passages<\/li>\n<li>Precis Writing<\/li>\n<li>Usage and Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Short Essay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_2025_%E2%80%93_General_Studies_Paper_I_to_IV_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2025 &#8211; General Studies Paper I to IV Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The syllabus for the General Studies papers includes a range of topics, including history, geography, governance, technology, and ethics. You should refer to the detailed syllabus as mentioned in the official notification once it&#8217;s available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> UPSC Mains: Every year, the Union Public Service Commission conducts examinations to fill various Group A and Group B positions in the Indian government. The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. 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