UPSC Syllabus 2026

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM

UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Complete overview of the UPSC Civil Services Examination including Prelims, Mains, Interview and detailed syllabus.

📘 UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

Preliminary Examination

Paper Marks Questions Marks / Question Negative Marking
Paper I - General Studies
(2 Hours)
200 100 2 1/3 (0.66)
Paper II - CSAT
(2 Hours)
200 80 2.5 1/3 (0.83)
Important: CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying in nature. Candidates must score at least 33% (66 marks out of 200) to qualify.
📝 UPSC Mains Examination
Paper Marks
Indian Language (Qualifying)300
English (Qualifying)300
Essay250
General Studies Paper I250
General Studies Paper II250
General Studies Paper III250
General Studies Paper IV250
Optional Subject Paper I & II500
Duration: Each Mains paper is conducted for 3 Hours.

🎯 Personality Test (Interview)

275 Marks

Candidates who qualify the Mains Examination are invited for the Personality Test to assess leadership qualities, communication skills, analytical ability, and suitability for public service.

📖 GS Paper I Syllabus

  • Current Events
  • History of India & National Movement
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Economic & Social Development
  • Environment & Climate Change
  • General Science

🧠 GS Paper II (CSAT)

  • Comprehension
  • Communication Skills
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Ability
  • Decision Making
  • General Mental Ability
  • Basic Numeracy (Class X)
  • Data Interpretation

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