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The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Optional Papers have been conducted.
Optional subjects are a crucial factor in determining the final merit, carrying 500 marks in total (Paper I & Paper II). Many aspirants choose popular subjects such as Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, , Public Administration, Hindi Literature, among others.
You can download all UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers PDFs from this page. The list will be updated regularly as more subject papers become available.
Download UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers (PDF)
| Optional Subject | Paper I | Paper II |
| Anthropology | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper II PDF |
| Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper II PDF |
| Public Administration | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper II PDF |
| Sociology | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper II PDF |
| Hindi Literature | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper II PDF |
