Overview
- E‑admit cards are available at upsc.gov.in and can be accessed using registration or roll number with date of birth.
- The Mains will be conducted from November 16 to 23 in two daily sessions: 9:00 am–12:00 noon and 2:30 pm–5:30 pm across centres nationwide.
- Entry to the venue will be denied without the printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN or driving licence.
- Bags, mobile phones, smart or digital watches and other IT gadgets are prohibited inside venues, and no storage will be provided at the centres.
- The written exam includes six papers—General English and General Knowledge (300 marks each) plus two optional subjects with two papers of 200 marks each—and candidates are advised to verify admit‑card details, report discrepancies and follow all printed instructions.