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On November 11, 2025, the Commission announced the results of the UPSC CSE (Main), in which 2,736 candidates advanced to the next stage, that is, personality test.
The personality test for the UPSC CSE 2025 started on December 8. (Representative/File Photo)
UPSC CSE 2025 Interview Round Schedule: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has revised the schedule for the personality test of the Civil Services Examination 2025. This notice pertains to candidates initially slated for the afternoon shift on January 22, 2026. The shift on this date is cancelled due to the full dress rehearsal for the 2026 Republic Day Parade. The new date for the CSE personality test for these candidates is February 27, 2026, in the morning shift.
The personality test for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 started on December 8. On November 11, 2025, the Commission announced the results of the CSE (Main), in which 2,736 candidates advanced to the next stage. The schedule for the personality test was released on December 2, 2025.
Important Documents to Bring for UPSC CSE 2025 Personality Test
Here are some documents required for the personality test round:
– Documents proving eligibility
– Educational qualification certificate
– Reservation category certificate (if any)
– Proof of community status
– EWS Certificate
– PwBD Certificate
– Travel Allowance Form
Additionally, the UPSC has announced the postponement of notifications for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. Originally scheduled for January 14, 2026, the detailed recruitment notices will now be released at a later date.
The statement did not specify the exact nature of the administrative issues causing the delay. However, the Commission assured that the notification would be issued “in due course” once the notice and other formalities are finalised at the Commission level. Such delays, although rare, can occur due to internal administrative clearances, finalisation of vacancies, or updates to the application portal.
According to the UPSC’s previously released exam calendar 2026, the preliminary exam for CSE 2026 was tentatively scheduled for May 24-31, 2026, while online applications were expected to begin immediately after the notification was released. This delay means that candidates will now have to wait for the notification to be published and for the UPSC to announce new dates for the application window.
January 17, 2026, 15:04 IST
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