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UPSC Civil Services Examination

UPSC; Entry: Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent; Subjects: History, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, aptitude, essay, ethics….

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyAnnual calendar; dates can be revised
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsHistory, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, aptitude, essay, ethics, optional subject
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Preliminary examination; Main written examination; Interview / Personality Test; Final recommendation and service allocation.
Important notesEntry qualification: Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Recorded subjects/scope: History, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, aptitude, essay, ethics, optional subject. Selection sequence: Preliminary examination; Main written examination; Interview / Personality Test; Final recommendation and service allocation.
How to check official noticesUPSC examination notifications / archives, calendars, written results and final results. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationRecognised bachelor degree or equivalent.
Marks or subjectsPass; no universal graduation percentage.
Reference minimum age21
Reference maximum age32
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian citizenship mandatory for IAS, IPS and Indian Foreign Service. Other services allow specified categories with eligibility certificate.
Age conditions21 to under 32 at 1 August of examination year for unreserved reference.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsGeneral/EWS 6 attempts; OBC 9; SC/ST unlimited within age; PwBD attempt rules differ. Serving/allotted-service reappearance restrictions apply.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Preliminary examinationWritten examinationDetails

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02Main written examinationWritten examinationDetails

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03Interview / Personality TestInterview / assessmentDetails

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04Final recommendation and service allocationOutcome / verificationDetails

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Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

GS-IQ 100Marks 200Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral studies
Questions100
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatObjective MCQ
Paper-specific notesPrelims marks are not added to final merit.

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GS-II CSATQ 80Marks 200Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsComprehension, reasoning, numeracy
Questions80
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatObjective MCQ
Paper-specific notesPrelims marks are not added to final merit.

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EssayMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsEssay
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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General Studies IMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral Studies I
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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General Studies IIMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral Studies II
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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General Studies IIIMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral Studies III
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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General Studies IVMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral Studies IV
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional IMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsOptional I
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Optional IIMarks 250Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsOptional II
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Indian language qualifyingMarks 300Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsIndian language qualifying
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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English qualifyingMarks 300Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsEnglish qualifying
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatDescriptive

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Examination documents and reference resources

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UPSC Civil Services Examination scheme reference
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / General Studies Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / General Studies Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / General Studies Paper - III
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / General Studies Paper - IV
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Essay
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Agriculture Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Agriculture Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Animal Hus. and Vet. Science Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Animal Hus. and Vet. Science Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Anthropology Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Anthropology Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Botany Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Botany Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Chemistry Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Chemistry Paper - II
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Civil Engineering Paper - I
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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 / Civil Engineering Paper - II
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UPSC official previous-year papers (select this examination and year)
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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UPSC current exam calendarwww.upsc.gov.in
UPSC exam notifications archivewww.upsc.gov.in
Official examination / programme portalwww.upsc.gov.in
Conducting organisation websitewww.upsc.gov.in
Previous-year question papers — official archivecms.upsc.gov.in

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC Civil Services Examination

Who conducts UPSC Civil Services Examination?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services Examination?

Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

History, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, aptitude, essay, ethics, optional subject The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Preliminary examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC Civil Services Examination materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest UPSC Civil Services Examination dates?

Open the official source and use Check publisher dates for unverified date mentions. Application windows and exams can change; only a current official notice confirms them.

Disclaimer — UPSC Civil Services Examination

This UPSC Civil Services Examination recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

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