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UPSC Mains 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key is available here to download in PDF format with Detailed solutions. UPSC IAS 2025 exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. IAS 2025 Mains is scheduled from Aug 22 to 31, 2025.

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UPSC Mains 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Paper 1 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (August 31, 2025)

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UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (August 31, 2025)

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UPSC Mains 2025 Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution
UPSC Mains 2025 Anthropology Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution
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UPSC Mains 2025 Commerce and Accountancy Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution
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UPSC Mains 2025 Geography Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution
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UPSC Mains 2025 Statistics Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution
UPSC Mains 2025 Zoology Optional Paper 2 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF Available Soon Check Solution

UPSC Mains 2025 Literature Optional Paper 1 & 2 Question Paper PDF (August 31, 2025)

UPSC Mains 2025 Language Paper A Question Paper PDF (August 30, 2025)

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UPSC Mains 2025 Language Paper B Question Paper PDF (August 30, 2025)

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 GS and CSAT Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (May 25, 2025)

UPSC IAS 2025 selection process includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. UPSC Prelims consists of two objective papers: General Studies (100 questions, 200 marks) and CSAT (80 questions, 200 marks). UPSC Mains involves nine descriptive papers, totaling 1750 marks, including General Studies, Essay, and optional subjects, with a Personality Test (Interview) worth 275 marks. The final merit list is based on the combined marks of Mains and Interview, totaling 2025 marks.

UPSC IAS 2025 Question Paper FAQs

Ques: What is the duration of the UPSC IAS exam?

Ans: UPSC IAS Prelims exam is held in a single day, whereas the Mains exam is conducted over five days, with each paper lasting 3 hours. The Interview is held on a separate day.

Ques: Is there any negative marking in UPSC IAS?

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC IAS Prelims exam. For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks allotted for that question are deducted. However, there is no negative marking in the Mains exam, as it is entirely descriptive.

Ques: What is the total marks distribution for UPSC IAS exam?

Ans: The total marks for the UPSC IAS exam are 2025, with 400 marks for Prelims, 1750 marks for Mains, and 275 marks for the Interview.

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