| Download UPSC English Language Paper 2025 PDF |
The UPSC Mains 2025 English Language Paper was conducted today from 2 PM to 5 PM.
We are releasing the UPSC Mains 2025 English Language Paper PDF for aspirants.
Although candidates who appeared have already attempted it, this paper will also be valuable for:
- Aspirants preparing for future UPSC attempts
- Candidates who skipped this attempt but wish to understand the structure, difficulty level, and nature of the compulsory language papers
Detailed Overview of the UPSC English Language Paper 2025
The English Language Paper is qualifying in nature, but extremely important since failure to secure the minimum marks can eliminate candidates from the selection process, regardless of their performance in the General Studies or Optional papers.
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Marks: 300
- Qualifying Marks: 75 (25%)
- Nature: Descriptive & Language-based
Sections generally include:
- Essay Writing – testing coherence and clarity of expression
- Reading Comprehension – assessing comprehension and analytical ability
- Precis Writing – testing the ability to summarize effectively
- Grammar & Usage – correctness of language, sentence structure, and vocabulary
Download other UPSC Mains 2025 Question Papers PDF
| Download Essay Paper | Click Here |
| Download GS Paper 1 | Click Here |
| Download GS Paper 2 | Click Here |
| Download GS Paper 3 | Click Here |
| Download GS Paper 4 | Click here |
