UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key: Download PDF
UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key and Detailed Solutions will be available here to download in PDF format. UPSC IES/ESE 2025 Mains Exam is scheduled to be held on August 10, 2025. Aspirants will be able to download the UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Question Paper from the links provided below after the exam is conducted. UPSC ESE Prelims 2025 exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF
UPSC ESE 2025 Prelims Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (Held on June 8, 2025)
UPSC ESE 2025 selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. UPSC ESE Prelims include two objective papers (total 500 marks, 2 hours for Paper I and 3 hours for Paper II), while the Mains has two descriptive papers (total 600 marks, 3 hours each). Candidates who qualify both stages appear for the Personality Test carrying 200 marks, and the final selection is based on the combined score of all three stages.
UPSC ESE Question Paper 2025 FAQs
Ques: Is there any negative marking in the UPSC ESE exam?
Ans: Yes, there is negative marking in Prelims exam. One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective papers.
Ques: What is the exam pattern for UPSC ESE 2025?
Ans: UPSC ESE 2025 exam consists of three stages: Prelims (two objective papers), Mains (two descriptive papers) and the Personality Test (Interview). The final selection is based on the combined scores from all three stages.
Ques: Where can I find previous year question papers for the UPSC ESE exam?
Ans: Previous year question papers for the UPSC ESE exam are available for download on the official UPSC website and Prepp.in
Ques: How many vacancies are expected for UPSC ESE 2025?
Ans: The total number of vacancies for UPSC ESE 2025 will be announced by the UPSC in the official notification. Typically, the number of vacancies varies each year based on the requirements of various departments.
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