UPSC Prelims Exam
Paper 1: General Studies
- Indian Polity
- Geography
- History
- Indian Economy
- Science and Technology
- Environment and Ecology
- International Relations
- Current affairs
Paper 2: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning & analytical ability.
- Decision making & problem solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy
UPSC Mains Exam
Qualifying Paper
Paper 1 – One of the Indian Language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Choice to be made by the candidate.
Paper 2 – English
Papers Counted in Merit
Paper I – Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate’s choice)
Paper II – General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Paper III – General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper IV – Genera Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper V – General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Paper VI – Optional Subject – Paper 1
