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17-07-2025
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UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2025 Schedule Released, To Commence On August 22
UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2025: Those who have successfully cleared the prelims exam and have filled the DAF-1 are eligible to appear for the Mains exam. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025. The written exams will be held between August 22 to 31. Those who have successfully cleared the prelims exam and have filled the DAF-1 are eligible to appear for the Mains exam. Candidates can check the full schedule by visiting the official website at To become an IAS, IPS, IRS, or IFS officer, it is necessary to pass all three stages of the UPSC exam — prelims, mains and interview round. Entry will not be given inside the UPSC Mains exam centre without an admit card. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates related to the UPSC Mains exam. Approximately 9,000 candidates will take the Mains, competing for 979 vacancies this year. UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern There will be 9 descriptive papers in the UPSC Mains 2025 exam. In the Mains Examination, candidates are required to choose one optional subject from a list of prescribed subjects. This optional subject includes two papers, each worth 250 marks. UPSC Mains exams consist of nine theory descriptive/theory papers. Out of these, two papers are for English and Regional language. These two papers are mandatory for the contestant to attend. The total mark for both papers is 300. Papers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are for GS. Each paper is of 250 marks. One essay test and two papers for the optional subject the candidate has chosen. It also consists of 250 marks. Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university. Final year students can also apply, but they will have to provide proof of passing the degree while applying for mains. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 09:49 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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17-07-2025
- Business
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Success Story: Meet Preeti Hooda, Daughter Of DTC Bus Driver Who Cracked UPSC In 2nd Attempt
Preeti Hooda graduated in Hindi from Lakshmibai College, Delhi. Though she failed her first attempt at the UPSC exam, she tried again in 2017 and succeeded with a 288th rank. A native of Haryana, IAS Preeti Hooda's rise to success despite her family's financial struggles is sure to motivate you. Hooda excelled in her studies from a young age, despite facing financial hardships at home. Many advised her to quit studying, suggesting marriage or other alternatives, but no one encouraged her to be self-reliant. She carved her own path and uplifted her family by becoming an IAS officer. While in college, Hooda realised that only by achieving something significant could she change her family's circumstances. Originally from Bahadurgarh, Haryana, Preeti Hooda's father worked as a bus driver for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). She had scored 77 per cent in her 10th board exams and 87 per cent in her 12th. Initially, she had no interest in a government job, but due to the family's poor financial condition, her parents advised her to quit studies and get married. Hooda graduated in Hindi from Lakshmibai College, Delhi, and prepared for the UPSC exam in Hindi, choosing it as her elective subject. Though she failed her first attempt at the UPSC exam, she tried again in 2017 and succeeded with a 288th rank. Hooda had also pursued a PhD in Hindi from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her father wanted her to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). After becoming an IAS officer, she shared in an interview that she first learned about UPSC while studying at JNU. She started preparing for the Civil Services Examination from Jawaharlal Nehru University after completing her MPhil. UPSC will conduct the 2025 mains written exam from August 22 to 31. Candidates who have cleared the prelims and submitted DAF-1 are eligible to sit for the Mains exam. The full schedule is available on the official website at Around 9,000 candidates will participate in the Mains, vying for 979 vacancies this year. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
