UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 - Release Date, Download Link, Sample PDF

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the admit card for the UPSC Main exam in online mode. Registered candidates who are appearing for the Civil Services examination (CSE) can download their hall tickets from the official website - upsc.gov.in, by entering their login details such as registration number or roll number in the login window. 

The UPSC Mains exam 2025 will commence from August 22, onwards and will be conducted till August 31, 2025. As per the previous year's trends, the UPSC Mains admit card 2025 will be released on the last working day of the week preceding the examination.

The UPSC admit card for Mains examination contains information about the aspirant such as their name, registration number, exam center, exam duration and more. A candidate can enter the examination hall only if they have a hard copy of their hall ticket. 

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 - Highlights

Candidates can check the highlights for the UPSC Mains admit card 2025 in the table below:

UPSC Mains Exam Dates 2025

Candidates must be updated with the important dates related to the UPSC Mains Exam 2025. Check the UPSC Mains Events table below for more information.

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025: Steps to download 

UPSC does not send admit cards by post and candidates need to download their e-admit cards from the official UPSC website by following these steps.

Step 1: Visit the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Open the ‘Examination’ tab and click on ‘Active Examination’. This will redirect you onto the next page. 

Step 3: Here, click on ‘Civil Services (Mains) Examination, 2025’.

Step 4: On the next page, click on ‘Civil Services (Mains) E-Admit Card’ in front of the E-Admit Card section. 

Step 5: Enter the required details like your UPSC (Mains) Exam roll number to log in.

Step 6: Verify your personal details like the name, date of birth, photograph and signature. Download the e-Admit Card. 

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 Sample PDF

Candidates can check the previous year's UPSC CSE Mains admit card samples online on several websites. The UPSC Mains admit card contains important information related to the candidate. They are advised to cross-check all the details mentioned on the admit card after downloading it. Candidates can have a look at the sample image of the UPSC IAS prelims admit card for their reference.

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 - Details mentioned

The UPSC Mains admit card 2025 contains important information about the candidate as well as the exam. Candidates are required to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam center. Here are the details that will be available on the UPSC Mains Hall Ticket:

• Candidate’s name 
• Roll number 
• Photograph and signature of candidate 
• Candidate’s parent’s name
• Category of candidate 
• UPSC Mains exam date, time and duration
• UPSC Mains exam centre and address
• Exam day instructions for candidates

What to do in case of discrepancies in downloading the UPSC Mains admit card 2025? 

Aspirants are advised to check the details mentioned on the UPSC Mains Admit Card. In case of any discrepancy, concerned authorities must be notified and the candidate should get those discrepancies rectified. It is the candidate’s responsibility to bring any errors to the attention of the Commission at least 3 days before the commencement of the UPSC Mains Exam 2025 and get it corrected.

UPSC Mains Exam Centres 2025

Candidates who apply for the UPSC Mains exam 2025 will have to choose a center according to their convenience. UPSC allots centres according to the ‘First come, First serve’ Policy. Candidates can check their allotted center on their UPSC Mains 2024 Admit Card. Here’s a list of the UPSC Mains exam centres according to the official notification.