Golden formula for time management in UPSC CSE MAINS: RECOMMENDED BY TOPPERS Ist Essay : 95 mins (25 mins for structure + 70 mins for writing) IInd Essay : 85 mins (20 mins for structure + 65 mins for writing) 10 marker: 7 mins 15 marker: 11 mins 20 marker: 14 mins Jump to next question whenever you breach the time limit. All the best!