The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has formally published the interview Schedule of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. It happened after the Main Exam Results were declared on November 11, 2025. The Personality Tests (Interviews) are scheduled to start from Monday, December 8, 2025, and will run till Friday, December 19, 2025. Candidates who have qualified in the Main exam can check their interview dates by visiting the official website.
According to the notification, the first list comprises 649 candidates. The Commission has given the roll numbers, the interview dates and the session timings. Candidates are advised to come at 9:00 AM if they have a morning session and at 1:00 PM if they have an afternoon session.
UPSC has also indicated that no applications for switching the date or time of the interview will be entertained. The e-Summon Letters for the interview will soon be accessible at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in. Candidates must take a printout of the summons letter after downloading it because the original is required for the verification of the interview.
The remaining candidate interview dates and times will be communicated to them in the following days and uploaded on the website. UPSC will also provide the travel allowance to the candidates for the journey to the interview venue, but only up to the fare of the Second/Sleeper class of a Mail/Express train.
How to Download the UPSC Interview Schedule 2025
Applicants may use the following simple procedures to get the UPSC interview timetable from the official web portal:
Step 1: Visit the UPSC official website: upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the link “UPSC Civil Services 2025 Interview Schedule” that appears on the homepage.
Step 3: The complete interview schedule in the form of a PDF file will be available to open.
Step 4: Check your roll number, date of the interview, and session (morning/afternoon) in the chart.
Step 5: Save the file by downloading it for future use.
Step 6: Make a copy of the interview schedule when you go for the interview.
UPSC Personality Test 2025: Essential Do’s and Don’ts
The Personality Test is an assessment of a candidate’s interaction skills, logical reasoning, and general fitness for the civil services. To score high, it is necessary to obey the rules and prepare in advance.
Do’s
Don’ts
Arrive on time as per the session allocated
Do not request a change in the allotted date/session
Carry all required documents (e-Summon letter, photo ID)
Do not bring electronic devices inside the interview hall
Dress in formal attire, reflecting professionalism
Avoid speculative or rehearsed answers; be authentic
Maintain a polite and confident demeanour throughout
Avoid overconfidence or argumentative behaviour
Be prepared to answer questions on current affairs, optional subjects, and personal background
