UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers – All Subjects
The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Optional Subject Papers have been conducted.
These papers are a deciding factor in the final ranking, as they carry 500 marks (two papers, Paper I & Paper II).
Aspirants often choose subjects like Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, Geography, Public Administration, History, Economics and others.
Here you can download all UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers PDF directly.
The list will be updated as soon as new subject papers are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many marks are UPSC Mains Optional Papers?
The UPSC Mains Optional Subject carries 500 marks in total. It is divided into two papers – Paper I and Paper II, each of 250 marks.
2. Which optional subjects are available in UPSC Mains 2025?
There are 48 optional subjects including core subjects like Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, Public Administration, Geography, History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Law, as well as 23 Literature subjects like Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu, etc.
3. Are UPSC Optional Papers compulsory for all candidates?
Yes, every candidate must choose one optional subject during UPSC Mains. Both Paper I and Paper II of that subject are compulsory.
4. Where can I download UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers PDF?
You can download all subject-wise UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers from InsightsIAS using the links given above in the table.
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