UPSC CSE Exam Pattern

UPSC Exam Pattern, Syllabus

The UPSC civil services exam is organized in two phases: –

One is prelims
Second one is Mains
Then following with an interview, after clearing the two-phases

The pattern and subjects for the preliminary and main examinations are as follows:

UPSC Preliminary Examination

Most in UPSC Preliminary Examinations there are two compulsory papers carrying 200 marks each for those who are appearing for UPSC Preliminary Examination.

Note: –

Both question papers are set for UPSC Preliminary Examination as objective type (multiple choice questions) longing for 2 hours.
The question paper that is set for UPSC Preliminary Examination is both in Hindi and English. But questions regarding English language comprehension skills are only given in English.
Special care and attention are taken for blinds candidate by giving them an extra 20-minute time for each paper.

Mains Examination

The UPSC Exam pattern for written examination consists of the following papers:

Paper I – Divided into section 1 with essay carrying a total mark of 250
Paper II – Divided into General studies – I with subjects topic Indian Heritage and culture and Geography of the world and society all topics each carrying a total mark of 250.
Paper III – Divided into General studies – II with subjects’ topic on Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social justice & International relations. All topics each carrying a total mark of 250.
Paper IV – Divided into General studies – III with subject’s topic on Technology, Economic Development, Bio-Diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster management. All topics each carrying a total mark of 250.
Paper V – Divided into General studies – IV with subject’s topic on Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. All topics each carrying a total mark of 250.
Paper VI – Divided into Paper I with optional subjects same each topic carries a total mark of 250.
Paper VII – Divided into Paper II with optional subjects same each topic carries a total mark of 250.
Note: so overall for all paper total mark will be 1750 marks with a personal test and interview with 275 marks & all evaluating it becomes a grand total of 2025 marks.