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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) FAQs
- Which organisation conducts the Civil Services Exam?
- This prestigious examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in three phases: (1) Preliminary; (2) Mains; (3) Personality Test (Interview).
- What is the format of the preliminary exam?
- The prelims phase has two papers (Each of 200 marks) - Paper 1: General Studies; Paper 2: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
- How many papers are there in the Mains exam?
- Nine papers: Paper A and Paper B are qualifying in nature. Paper I consists of Essay type questions. Paper II to Paper V consists of questions from General Studies (GS); Finally Paper VI and Paper VII are the optional subjects (selected by candidate).
- What is the qualifying marks of CSE prelims exam?
- It is of qualifying nature only but you need to score atleast 33% marks to become eligible for the the mains exam.
- What is the nature of questions asked in the exam?
- CSE Preliminary: Objective type - Multiple choice questions (MCQs); Mains: Essay.
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam
| Exam | Papers | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Prilimary Exam |
|
200 |
| Phase II | Mains Exam | Nine papers of conventional (essay) type | 200 |
| Phase III | Personality Test | Interview | 250 |
Civil Services (Mains) Exam
| Paper | Subject | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Languages |
It is a qualifying paper in which candidate has to select one of the Indian languages (Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India). |
300 |
| Paper B | English | Qualifying paper. | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | There are total eight topics divided in 2 sections. You have to write two essays: one from each of the sections.
|
250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I |
|
250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II |
|
250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III |
|
250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV |
|
250 |
| Paper VI, VII | Optional Papers |
|
500 |
| Total Marks | 1750 | ||