UPSC
UPSC Civil Services Examination
Union Public Service Commission · Annual
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Overview
Recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other Central Services (Group A & B). Three stages: Prelims, Mains and Personality Test.
Eligibility
Graduate from any recognised university. Age 21–32 years for General category with statutory relaxations; attempt limits as notified.
Exam pattern
Prelims
- General Studies Paper I
- General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Mains (written)
- Essay
- GS I — Heritage, History, Geography, Society
- GS II — Polity, Governance, IR
- GS III — Economy, Agriculture, Environment, Security, Sci-Tech
- GS IV — Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
- Optional Paper I & II
- Qualifying language papers
Personality Test
- Interview
Syllabus
UPSC CSE Syllabus
View full syllabus- Prelims — GS Paper I
- Prelims — CSAT (Paper II)
- Mains — General Studies
Previous papers
| Year | Paper | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prelims | Official notice board |
| 2024 | Prelims | Official notice board |
| 2023 | Prelims | Official notice board |