2025 UPSC Mains Obligatory Language Exam Questionnaire, Obtain PDF Format
UPSC Mains Compulsory Indian Language Question Paper 2025 Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official question paper PDF for the Compulsory Indian Language Paper 2025, which was held on 30th August, 2025. The exam, a part of the UPSC Mains Exam, was conducted from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The question paper carries a total of 300 marks and is available for download in various Indian languages from the Eighth Schedule. To download the PDF, candidates are advised to visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. From there, they should navigate to the "Examinations" section, and click on "Previous Year Question Papers" or the relevant Mains question papers link.
In the list of available PDFs, candidates should locate the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 and click on the link for Indian Language Paper (under Compulsory papers). The paper evaluates candidates' proficiency in comprehension, précis writing, translation, grammar, vocabulary, and a short essay.
The most frequently asked questions in the UPSC Compulsory Indian Language Paper 2025 typically include comprehension passages, grammar exercises, précis writing, and essay writing based on the selected language. The paper was of moderate to high difficulty level with emphasis on questions similar to last years' papers.
It is important to note that both language papers, Paper A (Indian Language) and Paper B (English), are qualifying in nature, meaning their scores do not count towards the final merit rank. Candidates must secure at least 25% (75 marks) in each language paper to ensure evaluation of their Main exam papers.
- Paper A: Indian Language - Maximum Marks: 300, Minimum Qualifying Marks (25%): 75
- Paper B: English Language - Maximum Marks: 300, Minimum Qualifying Marks (25%): 75
Candidates are encouraged to download the official question paper PDF to analyze question types and recurring themes. The UPSC will release all Mains question papers, including the Indian Language, shortly after the entire Mains exam concludes on August 31, 2025.
Once downloaded, the PDF will open; simply download or save it for your review. It is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for future UPSC exams, providing insights into the types of questions that may be asked and the level of difficulty to expect.
By downloading and reviewing the official question paper PDF, candidates can better prepare themselves for the exam and improve their chances of success in the UPSC Mains Compulsory Indian Language Paper.
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