UPSC CSE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 PDF

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Exam Summary

Organizing Body: UPSC

Exam Name: Civil Services Examination

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Prelims: 2 Papers (General Studies I & CSAT Qualifying). Mains: 9 Papers (2 Qualifying Language Papers, 1 Essay, 4 GS Papers, 2 Optional Papers). Interview: 275 Marks.

Topic-wise Syllabus Details

GS-I: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs. GS-II CSAT: Logical Reasoning, Quant, Comprehension. GS Mains: History, Geography, Governance, International Relations, Technology, Ethics, etc.

Official Syllabus PDF Link

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