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UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers – All Subjects
The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 Optional Subject Papers have been conducted. These papers are a deciding factor in the final ranking, as they carry 500 marks (two papers, Paper I & Paper II). Aspirants often choose subjects like Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, Geography, Public Administration, History, Economics and others.
Here you can download all UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers PDF directly. The list will be updated as soon as new subject papers are available.
Download UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers (PDF)
Optional Subject | Paper I | Paper II
Anthropology | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Public Administration | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Geography | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Sociology | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Psychology | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
History | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Agriculture | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Mathematics | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Economics | Download Paper I PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Law | Download Paper I PDF | Will be uploaded soon
Philosophy | Download Paper 1 PDF | Will be uploaded soon
Chemistry | Download Paper 1 PDF | Will be uploaded soon
Physics | Download Paper 1 PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Commerce | Download Paper 1 PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Geology | Download Paper 1 PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Kannada Literature | Download Paper 2 PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Hindi Literature | Download Paper 1 PDF | Download Paper 2 PDF
Tamil Literature | Will be uploaded soon | Download Paper 2 PDF
Gujarati Literature | Will be uploaded soon | Will be uploaded soon
Urdu | Will be uploaded soon | Will be uploaded soon
Zoology | Download Paper 1 PDF | Will be uploaded soon
Botany | Will be uploaded soon | Will be uploaded soon
English Literature | Will be uploaded soon | Will be uploaded soon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
#### 1. How many marks are UPSC Mains Optional Papers?
The UPSC Mains Optional Subject carries 500 marks in total. It is divided into two papers – Paper I and Paper II, each of 250 marks.
#### 2. Which optional subjects are available in UPSC Mains 2025?
There are 48 optional subjects including core subjects like Anthropology, Sociology, PSIR, Public Administration, Geography, History, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Law, as well as 23 Literature subjects like Hindi, English, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu, etc.
#### 3. Are UPSC Optional Papers compulsory for all candidates?
Yes, every candidate must choose one optional subject during UPSC Mains. Both Paper I and Paper II of that subject are compulsory.
#### 4. Where can I download UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers PDF?
You can download all subject-wise UPSC Mains 2025 Optional Papers from InsightsIAS using the links given above in the table.
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