UPSC Civil Services IAS Interview Schedule 2025
Post Date: December 02, 2025 | Update Date: December 06, 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Interview Schedule (Personality Test) for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025. Candidates who have successfully qualified the Mains Written Exam are now eligible to appear for the Personality Test. The interview process is scheduled to commence in January 2026. Candidates must fill out the Detailed Application Form – II (DAF-II) before the deadline to appear for the interview.
📢 Editor’s Analysis
The release of the Interview Schedule signals the final leg of the prestigious IAS journey. The Personality Test carries 275 Marks and can be the deciding factor for your rank and service allocation (IAS vs IPS vs IRS). This year, the commission has been prompt with the schedule, giving candidates about 4 weeks to prepare. The key focus now should be on your DAF-II (hobbies, achievements, service preference) and current affairs. Ensure you double-check your service preferences in DAF-II, as they cannot be changed later.
Latest Update: UPSC IAS Interview Schedule 2025 Released. Phase I Interviews start from 02 January 2026.
Important Dates
| Mains Result Declared | November 2025 |
| Interview Schedule Released | 02 December 2025 |
| Interview Begins | January 2026 |
| DAF-II Last Date | December 09, 2025 |
Application Fee
| Interview Fee | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
| DAF-II Charges | As per Notification |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility for Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) | Approx 1056 | Qualified in Civil Services (Mains) Written Examination 2025. |
📚 Interview Preparation Tips
- Know Your DAF: 90% of the questions will be derived from what you have written in your DAF (Hobbies, Education, Home State). Be honest and thorough.
- Current Affairs: Be ready with balanced opinions on major national and international events of the last 3 months.
- Mock Interviews: Take 2-3 mocks to get comfortable with the formal setting, but do not lose your originality.
🧠 Documents to Carry
- e-Summon Letter: Print your Interview Call Letter from the UPSC website.
- Original Photos: Recent passport-size photographs (approx 5-6).
- Educational Certificates: Original Degrees, Marksheets (10th, 12th, Graduation), and Caste/EWS Certificates (if applicable).
Important Links
| Download Interview Schedule | Click Here |
| Fill DAF-II Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
❓ When will the UPSC CSE 2025 Interviews begin?
The interviews are scheduled to begin in January 2026. Please check your specific date in the PDF schedule.