The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the official timeline for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 personality test on December 2, 2025. Following the Mains results on November 11, the commission selected 2,736 candidates for the final round. The board will begin interviews on December 8, 2025.
The commission has divided the schedule into sessions. The morning session begins at 9:00 AM, while the afternoon session begins at 1:00 PM. Currently, UPSC has published the details of the first batch of 649 candidates. Authorities will release the schedule for the remaining candidates at a later date.
- Total Qualified Candidates: 2,736
- Candidates in Phase 1: 649
- Start Date: December 8, 2025
- End Date (Phase 1): December 19, 2025
Steps to Download the Schedule
- Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
- Click the link labeled “Interview Schedule: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025”.
- Download the PDF file.
- Search for your roll number to find your date and time.
Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates (Degree/Mark sheets).
- Caste or Community certificates (if applicable).
- PwBD certificate (for persons with benchmark disabilities).
- Two copies of the TA claim form.
- Photos and ID proof.
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The Commission reimburses candidates’ travel expenses. They pay the second-class or sleeper-class train fare (Mail/Express). To receive this money, candidates must submit a printout of their ticket and a completed TA form.
The UPSC releases the e-Summon Letters soon on their portals. Candidates must download these letters from upsc.gov.in or upsconline.in. Note that the board rarely accepts requests to change the interview date.
