The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Engineering Services (ESE) Mains 2025 Admit Card for candidates who have successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination. If you're preparing for the next stage, you must download your admit card before the Mains exam scheduled on 10th August 2025.

This article offers a detailed guide on how to download the admit card, what to check on it, the selection process, and what documents to carry to the examination center. The goal is to help candidates stay updated with verified and accessible information—crafted in clear and simple language.

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Age Limit (as on 01/08/2023)

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🎯 Steps to Download UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2025

Follow these simple steps to download your admit card from the official UPSC website:

1. Visit the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in

2. On the homepage, click on “Admit Cards” in the Examination section.

3. Select “E-Admit Card for Engineering Services (Mains) 2025.”

4. Read the instructions carefully, then click on “Yes” to proceed.

5. Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and your Date of Birth.

6. Enter the security code displayed on the screen.

7. Click on Submit to download your admit card.

8. Save the admit card PDF and take a printout for the exam.

📄 Details to Check on Admit Card

Before appearing for the exam, verify all the information printed on your admit card. If any error is found, contact UPSC immediately.

Make sure to check the following:

• Your Name and Photograph

• Roll Number

• Registration ID

• Exam Date and Time

• Reporting Time

• Exam Centre with Full Address

• Instructions for the Exam Day

📌 What to Carry on Exam Day

Candidates must carry the following items to the examination center:

• A clear printout of the Mains Admit Card

• One valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)

• Black ballpoint pen for marking answers

• Follow any additional instructions mentioned in the admit card

Note: Electronic devices, smart watches, mobile phones, books, or notes are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

🧪 UPSC ESE Mains 2025: Exam Pattern Overview

The Mains examination consists of two conventional papers (Paper I and Paper II), each of 300 marks, based on the engineering discipline selected by the candidate. These papers test your core technical knowledge and are descriptive in nature.

• Total Marks: 600 (300 + 300)

• Duration: 3 hours for each paper

• Mode: Pen & paper-based

• Syllabus: As per the selected engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication)

🔍 What Happens After the Mains?

Once the Mains examination is conducted, UPSC will evaluate the answer sheets and release the result on its website. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the final round – Personality Test/Interview, which will carry 200 marks.

Final selection will be made based on marks scored in:

• Prelims (500 marks)

• Mains (600 marks)

• Interview (200 marks)

✅ Final Tips for Candidates

• Reach the exam center at least one hour before the reporting time.

• Carry all required documents and don’t forget your admit card.

• Ensure proper rest and stay hydrated before the exam.

• Revise your core subjects and writing practice before the Mains exam.

• Follow the dress code and instructions mentioned on the admit card.