Civil Services EXamination
A lot of our students excelled in these exams
UPSC Civils Prelims: Pattern
| Paper | Type | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies I | Objective | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies II (CSAT) | Objective | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: GS Paper II is qualifying in nature with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer.
UPSC Civils Mains: Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Compulsory Indian Language (Qualifying) | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional I | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional II | 3 hours | 250 |
Total: 1750 marks. Minimum 25% score required in each paper to be considered for final evaluation.
UPSC General Studies Paper Topics
| General Studies I | General Studies II | General Studies III | General Studies IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Heritage and Culture | Governance | Technology | Ethics |
| History and Geography of the World | Constitution | Economic Development | Integrity |
| Society | Polity | Bio-diversity | Aptitude |
| - | Social Justice | Environment | - |
| - | International Relations | Security and Disaster Management | - |
UPSC Interview (Personality Test)
The interview stage evaluates overall personality, mental clarity, judgment, and leadership potential.
- Mental acuity
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Risk assessment and crisis management skills
- Leadership potential
- Intellectual and moral integrity
Common Areas of Questions:
- Personal background (family, education, native place)
- Your optional subject and why you chose it
- Preferred service: IAS/IPS/IFS – reasons and motivation
- Hobbies and personal interests
- Situational questions to test decision-making and ethics
- Vision and ideologies for public service