UPSC Interview 2025 Phase-1 Schedule, Dress Code, Marks & Important Instructions

The UPSC Interview 2025 Phase-1 Schedule has been officially released for 649 shortlisted candidates. As per the notification, the Personality Test will be conducted from 8th December to 19th December 2025 at the UPSC headquarters, Dholpur House, New Delhi.

Candidates can now download the UPSC Interview Schedule 2025 PDF, check their interview date, session timing, and important instructions.

UPSC Interview 2025 – Key Highlights

• Exam Stage: Final Stage (Personality Test)
   
• Phase-1 Candidates: 649
   
• Interview Dates: 8 December – 19 December 2025
   
• Interview Venue: UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi
   
• Reporting Time:
   
  • Forenoon Session – 9:00 AM
     
  • Afternoon Session – 1:00 PM
     
• Maximum Marks: 275
   
• Final Merit: Based on Mains + Interview Score
  
   

The interview usually lasts 20–30 minutes, but those few minutes carry 275 marks, which can completely change your final rank and service allocation.

UPSC Interview Date 2025-26 (Phase-1)

The UPSC Mains Result 2025 was declared on 11th November 2025. Based on this, 649 candidates have been shortlisted for Phase-1 interviews, which will be conducted between:

8th December to 19th December 2025

All interviews will be held at:

Union Public Service Commission
Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069

UPSC Interview Schedule 2025 (Phase-1) – PDF Download

UPSC has released the official Personality Test schedule PDF for Phase-1 candidates.

Objective of the UPSC Interview

The main objective of the UPSC Interview is to assess the candidate’s suitability for a career in civil services. The board evaluates:

• Mental alertness
   
• Critical reasoning
   
• Balanced judgement
   
• Moral integrity
   
• Communication skills
   
• Administrative aptitude
   

UPSC Interview Details – Place, Time, Marks

Interview Venue

Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi

Session Timings

• Morning Session: 9:00 AM
   
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM
   

Maximum Marks

• UPSC Interview Marks: 275
   

These marks often decide your final rank, cadre, and service.

UPSC Interview Dress Code 2025

Your appearance reflects your professionalism and discipline.

For Men

• Formal light-coloured shirt
   
• Well-fitted trousers
   
• Optional tie
   
• Polished leather shoes
   

For Women

• Simple cotton sari / formal salwar suit
   
• Light sober colours
   
• No flashy jewellery
   
• Comfortable footwear (no high heels)
   

General Guidelines

• Neatly groomed hair
   
• Minimal accessories
   
• Avoid strong perfumes
   
• Maintain a calm and confident posture
   

Number of Candidates Called for UPSC Interview 2025

• Total Mains Qualified Candidates: 2,736
   
• Total Vacancies 2025: 1,129
   
  • CSE Posts: 979
     
  • IFoS Posts: 150
     

Only top scorers after interviews will make it to the final merit list.

Complete UPSC Interview Process Explained

Do’s and Don’ts of UPSC Interview

Do’s

• Be honest in your answers
   
• Think before speaking
   
• Accept if you don’t know
   
• Maintain eye contact
   
• Stay calm and composed
   

Don’ts

• Do not bluff
   
• Do not argue aggressively
   
• Avoid fake confidence
   
• Don’t criticize administration blindly
   
• Never lose patience
   

Things to Remember on UPSC Interview Day

• Sleep well before the interview
   
• Reach the venue early
   
• Carry all required documents
   
• Be confident, not arrogant
   
• Remember: Quality of answers matters more than quantity