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