UPSC CSE interview schedule 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Personality Test (Interview) schedule for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 today, 2nd December 2025. The commission declared the CSE (Main) 2025 result on 11 November, 2025. A total of 2,736 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Personality Test. The Commission has confirmed that the Personality Tests will commence from Monday, 8 December 2025.Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the detailed interview schedule, which includes the roll numbers, dates, and session timings assigned to the first batch of shortlisted candidates.UPSC has published the Personality Test schedule for 649 candidates. These interviews will be conducted from 8 December to 19 December 2025. Candidates are required to report at 9 am for the forenoon session and 1 pm for the afternoon session.The schedule for the remaining qualified candidates will be uploaded on the official website in due course.
UPSC CSE interview schedule 2025: Steps to check
You can download the official PDF and check your roll number by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link titled “Interview Schedule: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025”.
- A PDF will open.
- Download the PDF and search for your roll number in the schedule.
- Check the date, reporting time, and session assigned to you.
Direct link here.
Documents required for the Personality Test
Candidates must carry the following original documents during the interview:
- Certificates supporting eligibility
- Educational qualification documents
- Reservation category certificates (if applicable)
- Community status proof
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate
- Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) certificate
- Travel Allowance (TA) form
- Any other documents specified by the Commission
Travel allowance details
UPSC will reimburse travel expenses for candidates appearing for the interview. The reimbursement will be limited to the Second or Sleeper class train fare (Mail/Express). Candidates travelling by other modes will receive reimbursement as per S.R.-132 and Commission guidelines.To claim the allowance, candidates must submit:
- Hard copies or printouts of both-way tickets showing fare details
- The prescribed TA claim form in duplicate
- TA bill forms are available at the Commission’s website under the ‘Forms & Downloads’ section.
e-Summon letters to be released shortly
Each shortlisted candidate will receive an e-Summon Letter, which must be downloaded from the official UPSC portals:The e-Summon Letter will clearly state whether the candidate has been allotted a forenoon or afternoon session. UPSC has also stated that no request for change in interview date or time will ordinarily be entertained.
