<p class="lead">Big update for all the PCS aspirants! The <strong>Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)</strong> has officially released the admit cards for the <strong>Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Mains) Examination-2025</strong>. If you are one of the 11,727 candidates who cleared the Prelims, it is time to download your hall ticket and get ready for the final battle.</p>

<h2 class="mt-4">When is the UPPSC Mains 2025 Exam Scheduled?</h2>
<p>The Mains examination will be conducted over four days, starting from <strong>March 29 to April 1, 2026</strong>. The exams will be held in two shifts daily at centers in <strong>Prayagraj</strong> and <strong>Lucknow</strong>. Below is the detailed subject-wise timetable:</p>

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                <th>Afternoon Shift (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM)</th>
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                <td>29 March 2026 (Sunday)</td>
                <td>General Hindi</td>
                <td>Essay</td>
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                <td>30 March 2026 (Monday)</td>
                <td>General Studies - I</td>
                <td>General Studies - II</td>
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                <td>31 March 2026 (Tuesday)</td>
                <td>General Studies - III</td>
                <td>General Studies - IV</td>
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                <td>01 April 2026 (Wednesday)</td>
                <td>General Studies - V</td>
                <td>General Studies - VI</td>
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<h2 class="mt-4">How to Download UPPSC Mains Admit Card 2025?</h2>
<p>Candidates can download their admit card using their <strong>OTR (One Time Registration)</strong> number. Don't wait for the last moment as the website might get slow due to heavy traffic. Follow these simple steps:</p>
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    <li>Visit the official UPPSC website: <a href="[https://uppsc.up.nic.in](https://uppsc.up.nic.in)" target="_blank">uppsc.up.nic.in</a>.</li>
    <li>On the homepage, look for the link <strong>"Click here to download Admit Card for Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2025"</strong>.</li>
    <li>Enter your <strong>OTR Number</strong> and click on proceed.</li>
    <li>Verify your details like Date of Birth and Gender.</li>
    <li>Click on "Download Admit Card" and take a clear printout on an A4 sheet.</li>
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<h2 class="mt-4">What Documents to Carry to the Exam Hall?</h2>
<p>According to the latest instructions from the commission, you must carry the following items, otherwise entry will not be allowed:</p>
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    <li><strong>Printed Admit Card:</strong> A hard copy of your hall ticket.</li>
    <li><strong>Original ID Proof:</strong> Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.</li>
    <li><strong>Photocopy of ID:</strong> One photocopy of the same ID proof to be submitted to the invigilator.</li>
    <li><strong>Photographs:</strong> Two recent passport-size photographs.</li>
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<p><em>Note: Make sure to reach the center at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the exam starts. The gates will close 45 minutes before the shift begins!</em></p>

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<h2 class="mt-4">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</h2>
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                No, optional subjects have been removed. Instead, two UP-specific papers (GS Paper V and GS Paper VI) have been added to the syllabus.
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                The UPPSC Mains 2025 exam is scheduled to be held only in two cities: <strong>Prayagraj</strong> and <strong>Lucknow</strong>.
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    <strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This blog post is only for information purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to check the official notification and admit card instructions on the <strong>UPPSC official website</strong> for final confirmation regarding dates and rules. Best of luck for your exams!
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