The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the registration window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025 starting today, June 16, 2025. A total of 14,161 candidates, who cleared the preliminary round, are now eligible to apply for the Mains.
Interested candidates can submit their applications on the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in — till the deadline on June 25, 2025.
As per the official schedule, the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 will commence from August 22, 2025, and will continue over a period of five days.
The application fee for the Mains exam is Rs 200, which must be paid during the registration process. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories, as well as female applicants, are exempted from paying the fee.
HERE’S HOW TO CHECK AND APPLY FOR UPSC CSE MAINS 2025
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Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
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Click on the link for “UPSC CSE 2025 Mains Registration” on the homepage
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Complete the initial registration process and log in using the credentials
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Fill out the detailed application form with the required information
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Upload the necessary documents and make the applicable payment
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Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Direct link to check and download the UPSC CSE Mains 2025
Candidates are advised to read all instructions carefully before applying and ensure all details entered are accurate.