UPSC Updates CSE 2025: Civil Services Examination Interview Schedule Revised; Afternoon Shift on January 22 Cancelled, New Date Announced
UPSC Updates CSE 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a partial revision in the interview schedule of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 Personality Test. As per the latest official notification, the afternoon session scheduled for January 22, 2026, has been cancelled. This change affects only a limited number of candidates who were originally assigned to this specific shift.
UPSC Updates CSE 2025: UPSC CSE 2025 Interview Reschedule Details
According to the official notice released by the Commission, the decision to cancel the afternoon shift on January 22, 2026, has been taken due to the full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade 2026, which will take place in New Delhi on the same day. As the rehearsal involves extensive security arrangements and traffic restrictions, the Commission has decided to reschedule the interviews to ensure smooth conduct and convenience for candidates.
The UPSC has clarified that this modification applies only to candidates whose interviews were scheduled in the afternoon session on January 22, 2026. All other interview dates and shifts remain unchanged.
UPSC Updates CSE 2025: Revised Interview Schedule for Affected Candidates
The Commission has announced the new date and timing for the rescheduled interviews. The revised details are as follows:
- New Interview Date: February 27, 2026
- Shift: Forenoon Session (Morning Shift)
Candidates impacted by this change are advised to carefully note the revised schedule and make necessary adjustments to their travel plans, accommodation bookings, and other arrangements well in advance.
UPSC Updates CSE 2025: Important Instructions Regarding Documents
UPSC has reiterated that candidates must bring all required original documents on the day of the Personality Test. These documents will be verified by the Commission and include:
- Proof of eligibility
- Educational qualification certificates
- Reservation or category certificate (if applicable)
- Community certificate
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate (if applicable)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate (if applicable)
- Duly filled Travel Allowance (TA) form
Candidates are strongly advised to ensure that all certificates are original, valid, and up to date, as failure to produce the required documents may lead to complications during the interview process.
UPSC Updates CSE 2025: Status of UPSC CSE 2025 Personality Test
The Personality Test stage of UPSC CSE 2025 commenced on December 8, 2025, and is currently ongoing. Earlier, on November 11, 2025, the Commission had declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, in which a total of 2,736 candidates were shortlisted to appear for the final interview round.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for any further updates or announcements related to the examination process.