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UPSC CSE Pattern Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (objective type), Main Examination (descriptive type), and a Personality Test (interview). The Prelims include two papers focusing on General Studies and CSAT, while the Mains consist of multiple papers covering various subjects, including languages, essays, and general studies. Final selection is based on the combined scores from the Mains and the interview, with the Prelims serving as a qualifying test only.

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UPSC CSE Pattern Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (objective type), Main Examination (descriptive type), and a Personality Test (interview). The Prelims include two papers focusing on General Studies and CSAT, while the Mains consist of multiple papers covering various subjects, including languages, essays, and general studies. Final selection is based on the combined scores from the Mains and the interview, with the Prelims serving as a qualifying test only.

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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) – Pattern &

Syllabus

1. Exam Stages
1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims) – Objective type, screening test.
2. Main Examination (Mains) – Descriptive type, written.
3. Personality Test (Interview) – Verbal assessment of personality.

2. UPSC Prelims
Paper Subject Marks Duration Notes
Paper I General Studies (GS-I) 200 2 hrs Cut-off decided on this paper
Paper II CSAT (GS-II) 200 2 hrs Qualifying: 33% (66 marks)

Prelims GS Paper I: Current events, History of India, Geography (India & World), Polity &
Governance, Economic & Social Development, Environment, General Science.
CSAT (GS Paper II): Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, Logical reasoning, Decision-making,
Mental ability, Basic numeracy, Data interpretation.

3. UPSC Mains
Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper-A Indian Language (8th Schedule) 300 3 hrs
Paper-B English 300 3 hrs
Paper-I Essay 250 3 hrs
Paper-II GS-I 250 3 hrs
Paper-III GS-II 250 3 hrs
Paper-IV GS-III 250 3 hrs
Paper-V GS-IV 250 3 hrs
Paper-VI Optional Paper 1 250 3 hrs
Paper-VII Optional Paper 2 250 3 hrs

GS Paper I: Heritage & Culture, History, Geography of World & Society


GS Paper II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations
GS Paper III: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, Disaster
Management
GS Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
Optional Subject: Choose one subject from UPSC list – two papers, each 250 marks.

4. Personality Test / Interview


Marks: 275. Tests personality, communication, awareness, leadership, decision-making, and
ethics. Added to Mains marks for final merit.
5. Final Selection
Based on Mains (1750 marks) + Interview (275 marks) = 2025 marks. Prelims is qualifying only.

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