UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination Structure
Qualifying Papers
Paper-A - (300 Marks)
(One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution)
Paper-B - (300 Marks)
English
Papers to be counted for merit
Paper-I - (250 Marks)
Essay
Paper-II - (250 Marks)
General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Paper-III - (250 Marks)
General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper-IV - (250 Marks)
General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper-V - (250 Marks)
General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Paper-VI - (250 Marks)
Optional Subject - Paper 1
Paper-VII - (250 Marks)
Optional Subject - Paper 2
Total Marks Calculation
Sub Total (Written test):1750 Marks
Personality Test:275 Marks
Grand Total:2025 Marks
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