UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Schedule

The exam schedule for the Civil Services (Main) Exam has been released by the UPSC. The Main examination will be conducted from 28 September to 7 October, 2018. The morning session is held from 9:00 am to 12 noon while the afternoon session is held from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Date Day Morning Session Afternoon Session
28 September, 2018 Friday Essay
29 September, 2018 Saturday General Studies - I General Studies - II
30 September, 2018 Sunday General Studies - III General Studies - IV
06 October, 2018 Saturday  Indian Language English
07 October, 2018 Sunday  Optional Paper - I Optional Paper - II