UPSC Mains 2025 Question Papers PDF, Analysis & Synopsis – Download All Papers (Essay, GS 1–4, Optional, Language)
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Find every UPSC Mains 2025 question paper here: Essay, General Studies I–IV (GS Paper 1–4 / Paper-II to Paper-V), Optional Papers (Paper 1 & 2), and Compulsory Language Papers.
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All Papers & Status
| Paper Name & Date | Article | Analysis | |
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Essay (UPSC Essay Paper)
22 Aug 2025
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General Studies – I (GS Paper 1 / Paper-II)
23 Aug 2025
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General Studies – II (GS Paper 2 / Paper-III)
23 Aug 2025
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General Studies – III (GS Paper 3 / Paper-IV)
24 Aug 2025
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General Studies – IV (Ethics) (GS Paper 4 / Paper-V)
24 Aug 2025
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Indian Language (Qualifying) • English (Qualifying)
30 Aug 2025
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Optional Paper 1 • Optional Paper 2 (e.g., Public Administration, Sociology, etc.)
31 Aug 2025
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Paper-wise Analysis (Videos)
(24 Aug 2025)
(24 Aug 2025)
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