UPSC CSE EXAM PATTERN
The UPSC Exam Pattern
The UPSC CSE Exam Pattern consists of two major stages: Prelims and Mains, followed by the Interview: The UPSC Exam, will:
Prelims: Objective Type
| Paper | Subject | No .of Questions | Marks | Negative Marking | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Studies(GS) | 100 | 200 | 0.66(1/3rd) | 2 Hours | Counted for Merit |
| Paper-2 | CSAT(Aptitude Test) | 80 | 200 | 0.83(1/3rd) | 2 Hours | Counted for Merit |
Mains: Written Descriptive Type
| Qualifying Paper | Subject | Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-A | One of the Indian Languages (from Eight Schedule ) | 300 | 300 |
| Paper-B | English | 300 | 300 |
Paper to Counted for Marks
| Papers Counted for Merit | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-1 (indian herittage & cultural, History, Geography of world & Socity) | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II (Polity, Governance, Constitution, Social Justice, International Relation) | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III (Tech, Eco, Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, Disaster mngmt) | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject-Paper-1 | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject-Paper-2 | 250 |
| Grand Total (written Test) Sub Total: | 1750 | |
Interview
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality test | 275 |
