What information does the UPSC interview e-Summon letter contain — does it mention which board you are assigned to?

UPSC switched to an e-Summon letter system (replacing the physical call letter sent by post). Candidates download their e-Summon letter directly from the UPSC online portal after the interview schedule is published. No physical letter is dispatched by post — candidates who wait for a postal summon will miss their interview.

Where to Download

Official URL: https://upsconline.gov.in/esummon/

For the CSE 2025 Personality Test, the dedicated link was: https://upsconline.gov.in/esummon/csm_2025/

Login credentials required: Registration ID / Roll Number + Date of Birth

The e-Summon link for CSE 2025 was available until 26 February 2026 at 3:00 PM — candidates must download and print before the link closes.

For queries or download issues: UPSC Help Desk at 011-24041001 or webesummon[dot]upsc[at]gov[dot]in

What the e-Summon Letter Contains

The e-Summon letter does NOT mention which board you are assigned to. Board assignment is determined by computerised randomisation on the morning of the interview — you receive a board number slip only after arrival and document check at Dholpur House.

How to Read Your Session Timing

Forenoon session (report by 9:00 AM):

• Candidates are not permitted inside the campus before 9:00 AM
• Arrive at the outer gate by approximately 8:40–8:45 AM — the security verification process (gate check, cloak room, document desk) takes 10–20 minutes
• Interviews in the forenoon session typically conclude by early afternoon (1:00–2:00 PM)
• You may be waiting in the waiting area for 30–90 minutes before being called

Afternoon session (report by 1:00 PM):

• Arrive at the outer gate by approximately 12:45 PM
• Same sequence as forenoon — security, cloak room, document verification, waiting area, board slip, then interview
• Afternoon sessions can run until 5:00–6:00 PM

What to Do If Your e-Summon Letter Has an Error

Errors in the e-Summon letter (wrong name spelling, incorrect roll number, wrong photograph, or wrong date) must be reported immediately:

1. Call UPSC at 011-24041001 — explain the error and note the name of the officer you spoke with
2. Email the helpdesk at webesummon[dot]upsc[at]gov[dot]in with your roll number, the error description, and supporting documents
3. On interview day, carry both the erroneous letter AND any corrected printout — explain the discrepancy at the gate; the security officer and document desk will note it
4. Do not assume errors will self-resolve — UPSC's gate staff operate from the printed letter; discrepancies need to be flagged proactively

Security and Entry: What Is Checked at the Gate

This is a precise checklist of what candidates must carry and what is prohibited:

Cloak room facilities are provided inside Dholpur House at no charge. Candidates retrieve their devices after the interview is complete.

Travel Allowance (TA) Claims

Candidates appearing for the Personality Test are eligible to claim travel allowance. The e-Summon letter instructions include the TA claim form. Key points:

• The completed TA form must be submitted at UPSC on the day of the interview, before leaving the premises
• Forms are not accepted by post or after departure
• Candidates travelling from outside Delhi by train or air can claim reimbursement for second-class AC rail or economy air fare (whichever is lower), subject to rules

Critical Rule: No Postponement Permitted

UPSC does not permit postponement, rescheduling, or change of interview date under any circumstance — including medical emergencies, family bereavements, or transport disruptions. A candidate who fails to appear on their assigned date is treated as absent and is not called again for that examination cycle. There are no second chances. This rule is stated explicitly in the e-Summon letter instructions and has been uniformly enforced.