The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC conducts the Combined Services Examination every year. The selection is done on the basis of aspirants' performance
in Preliminary, Mains exam and Interview round. UPSC CSE 2025 Mains exam will be conducted between August 22 and August 31. Since the exam is approaching near, candidates are searching if the question papers have been prepared already or do they have to read the current events now as well. Reportedly the question paper is prepared 15-30 days ahead of the exam. Following this, we can assume that the question papers have already been prepared. Answer to the question if candidates should continue reading question paper is YES. Yes becasue they will be able to create a whole timeline and also write the latest information in the related question.
When are hall tickets released?
UPSC releases hall tickets almost 10 days ahead of the exam. In the notification it was mentioned that the hall tickets will be released on the last day of the proceeding week. Since August 15th is national holiday, candidates can expect their admit cards by August 14. Once released, they will be able to download it from upsc.gov.in by following the below-mentioned steps.UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card Direct Link
UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2025: How to Check
- One should go to the official website upsc.gov.in
- On homepage, look for latest news section
- Click on the link that reads 'UPSC CSE Mains admit card'
- On redirected page, enter your registration number and password/DOB
- Admit card will open up on screen
- Go through the same and download it
Are Watches Allowed in UPSC Civil Services Main Exam?
Another most asked question is weather candidates can carry watches to the exam hall. Following the advisory issued by the UPSC for Prelims exam, candidates are allowed to use normal or simple wrist watches inside the examination rooms/ halls.
However, candidates MUST know that the use of watches fitted with any special accessory that might be used as communication device or smart watches is strictly prohibited. There will also not be any provision made by the Commission to store such watches safely for aspirants while they attempt the exam. Therefore, aspirants should avoid taking such watches to the exam centre. To read more about it, click here.
What After UPSC Mains?
Almost 50 days after conducting the Mains exam, UPSC releases the result. The PDF includes the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Those candidates are then called for interview round. Candidates should know that it is mandatory to clear the interview round to mark a place in recommended candidates list.
