UPSC conducts the IAS exam in three different stages IAS prelims, IAS mains, and IAS interview. Of course, a candidate has to clear all the stages to achieve their dream of civil service. Also, UPSC has designed IAS exam pattern in such a way that all stages are unique and assess different qualities of an IAS aspirant. But, the right approach in IAS preparation can guarantee your success in IAS.
Papers |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Paper 1 |
General Studies |
100 (2 marks each) |
200 |
2Hrs |
|
Paper 2 |
Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) |
80 (2.5 marks each) |
200 |
2Hrs |
|
Total (Prelims stage) 400 Marks |
A.Qualifying Paper
Lang. Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Paper A |
Anyone Indian Language |
300 Marks |
3Hrs |
Paper B |
English |
300 Marks |
3Hrs |
B.Compulsory Paper
Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Paper 1 |
Essay (2Nos. 125 each) |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 2 |
General studies 1 (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society) |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 3 |
General studies 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 4 |
General studies 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 5 |
General studies 4 (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 6 |
Optional subject paper1 |
250 |
3Hrs |
Paper 7 |
Optional subject paper2 |
250 |
3Hrs |
Total 1750 marks (Excluding language paper) |
Personality Test |
The interview is of 275 marks |
Grand Total (Mains + Interview) 2025 Marks |