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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