India, Aug. 21 -- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will start the Civil Services Mains examination 2025 tomorrow, August 22. The exam will begin with the essay paper and end with the optional subject (paper 2) on August 31.

The exams will be held in two shifts: shift 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and shift 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admit cards for the test have been released. Candidates can download it from upsc.gov.in. Here is the direct link:

UPSC CSE Mains admit card download link

As per the schedule, the exam will begin on August 22 (Friday) with the essay paper and end on August 31 with the optional subject (paper 2).

Go to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in

Click on the link for "UPSC Mains e-Admit Card 2025"

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