UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS) Complete Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Civil Services Examination (CSE) Syllabus & Selection Scheme

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) annually for recruitment into IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and Central Group A & B Services. Check the complete topic-wise syllabus, Prelims GS & CSAT marking scheme, Mains written examination pattern, and interview weightage below.

Important Dates
Syllabus ValidityActive for UPSC CSE 2026-2027
Examination FrequencyAnnual (Prelims -> Mains -> Interview)
Language of ExamHindi & English (Bilingual)
Negative Marking (Prelims)1/3rd (0.33) Marks for Wrong Answers
Application Fee
Syllabus PDF Download₹0/- (Free for All Candidates)
Portal AccessNo Registration Required
Age Limit Details
  • Minimum Age for CSE: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age (General): 32 Years (6 Attempts)
  • OBC / SC / ST: 35 Years (9 Attempts) / 37 Years (Unlimited)
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : All-India IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS Posts
Stage Paper & Subject Duration & Marks Nature / Cut-off
Prelims Stage I GS Paper 1 (Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Sci-Tech, Ecology) 2 Hours | 200 Marks (100 MCQs) Merit Deciding for Mains
Prelims Stage I CSAT Paper 2 (Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude) 2 Hours | 200 Marks (80 MCQs) Qualifying (Min. 33% = 66 Marks)
Mains Stage II Paper A & B (Compulsory Indian Language & English) 3 Hours Each | 300 Marks Each Qualifying (25% Marks)
Mains Stage II Essay + GS Papers 1, 2, 3, 4 + Optional Subject Papers 1 & 2 (7 Papers Total) 3 Hours Each | 250 Marks Each (Total: 1750 Marks) Rank Deciding Score
Stage III Personality Test / Interview 275 Marks Grand Total: 2025 Marks
  • Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Screening test comprising GS 1 & CSAT 2.
  • Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type): 9 conventional essay and subject papers.
  • Personality Test / Interview: Evaluation of mental alertness, intellectual depth, and leadership traits.
  • Final Merit List: Compiled out of 2025 Marks (1750 Written + 275 Interview).
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Download the official UPSC Civil Services Syllabus notification PDF.
  2. Analyze the subject-wise weightage for Prelims (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science).
  3. Prepare standard NCERT textbooks (Class 6 to 12) followed by standard reference works.
  4. Practice CSAT analytical comprehension and mathematical reasoning regularly.
  5. Attempt official UPSC previous year questions (PYQs) from the last 10 years.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Download UPSC Syllabus (Official PDF) Click Here
UPSC Official Portal upsc.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims?
Ans. Yes, 1/3rd (0.33) marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both GS 1 and CSAT 2.
Q. What is the qualifying percentage for CSAT Paper 2?
Ans. Candidates must score at least 33% (66 out of 200 marks) in CSAT to qualify.
Q. What are the total marks for UPSC CSE Final Merit?
Ans. The total score is calculated out of 2025 Marks (1750 Mains Written + 275 Personality Test).
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