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Summary of the Latest Pattern of Civil Services (Mains) Examination

Paper - I

  • Language -300 Marks
  • Candidate can take any Modern Indian language but this paper is of qualifying nature


    Paper - II
  • English -300 Marks
  • This paper is of qualifying nature

    Paper - III
  • Essay - 250 Marks
  • Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice

    Paper-IV
  • General Studies-I 250 Marks
  • (Indian Heritage and Culture,  History and Geography of the World and Society)

    Paper-V
  • General Studies -II: 250 Marks
  • (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

    Paper-VI
  • General Studies -III 250 Marks
  • (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

    Paper-VII
  • General Studies -IV 250 Marks
  • (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
    Marks carried by General Studies was 4X 250=1000

    Paper-VIII
  • Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks

    Paper-IX
  • Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
  • Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject "without the condition of having to do his/her graduation in that language's literature.

    Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks
  • Marks of English and Language will not be counted so total marks for Written exam will be 1750 Marks Only

    Interview/Personality Test - 275 marks
  • Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.

    Grand Total 2025 Marks 
  • A candidate is allowed to use any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution or English as the medium of writing the examination.

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