The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC IAS / IFS Mains Admit Card 2025 for candidates appearing in the Civil Services Examination (CSE). This year, UPSC is recruiting for multiple prestigious services, including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Group A and B services.
Candidates who have cleared the Preliminary Exam can now download their Mains Admit Card 2025 from the official UPSC website. The Mains Examination is scheduled from 22nd to 31st August 2025.
UPSC IAS / IFS Mains Admit Card 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services / Forest Service Mains Examination 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | IAS – 979, IFS – 150, Other Services – Various |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd – 31st August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14th August 2025 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 22nd January 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 21st February 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 21st February 2025
- Form Correction Window: 22nd – 28th February 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: 25th May 2024
- Prelims Result Date: 11th June 2025
- Mains Exam Date: 22nd – 31st August 2025
- Admit Card Release Date (Mains): 14th August 2025
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: Nil
- Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Bank Challan.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules.
UPSC Civil Services Vacancy Details 2025
| Service Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 979 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent |
Other services include:
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service, Group A
- Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Revenue Service (IT/Customs/Excise), Group A
- Indian Railways Traffic Service, Group A
- Indian Defence Estate Service, Group A
- And several other Group A and Group B services
Details Printed on UPSC Mains Admit Card
- Candidate’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Roll Number & Registration Number
- Exam Date & Time
- Exam Centre Name & Address
- Reporting Time
- Candidate’s Photograph & Signature
- Important Instructions
How to Download UPSC IAS / IFS Mains Admit Card 2025
- Visit the official UPSC website – upsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Admit Card” for Civil Services Mains 2025.
- Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and take a printout (color or black & white).
Documents Required at Exam Centre
- Printed Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
- Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen (if mentioned in instructions)
Exam Day Instructions
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time.
- Carry the admit card and valid photo ID without fail.
- Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited.
- Contact UPSC helpline immediately if any information on the admit card is incorrect.
Important Links
- 🔗 Download UPSC IAS / IFS Mains Admit Card 2025
- 🔗 Mains Exam Notice
- 🔗 Official Notification – Civil & Forest Services 2025
- 🔗 Official Website – UPSC
📌 Pro Tip for Aspirants: Focus on answer writing practice, previous year questions, and optional subjects to excel in the Mains exam.