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    The UPSC Civil Services Exam consists of preliminary, main, and interview stages. The main exam has 9 papers testing language skills and general studies knowledge. It includes two qualifying language papers (Indian language and English), four general studies papers, two optional subject papers, and one paper on ethics. Candidates must meet minimum cut-offs in each paper to qualify for the interview stage, which evaluates personality and suitability for civil service. The exam tests a range of qualities including knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, and interest in current affairs. Scoring and cut-offs may vary by year and category.

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    The UPSC Civil Services Exam consists of preliminary, main, and interview stages. The main exam has 9 papers testing language skills and general studies knowledge. It includes two qualifying language papers (Indian language and English), four general studies papers, two optional subject papers, and one paper on ethics. Candidates must meet minimum cut-offs in each paper to qualify for the interview stage, which evaluates personality and suitability for civil service. The exam tests a range of qualities including knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, and interest in current affairs. Scoring and cut-offs may vary by year and category.

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    The UPSC Civil Services Exam consists of preliminary, main, and interview stages. The main exam has 9 papers testing language skills and general studies knowledge. It includes two qualifying language papers (Indian language and English), four general studies papers, two optional subject papers, and one paper on ethics. Candidates must meet minimum cut-offs in each paper to qualify for the interview stage, which evaluates personality and suitability for civil service. The exam tests a range of qualities including knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, and interest in current affairs. Scoring and cut-offs may vary by year and category.

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    UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM (FAQ’S)

    Exam pattern
    The Main Examination will consist of written examination and an interview test. The written examination will
    consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type.

    Summary of the Latest Pattern of Civil Services (Mains) Examination

    Paper – A
    (Qualifying Papers)
    Indian Language - 300 Marks
    (One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule
    to the Constitution )

    Paper – B
    (Qualifying Papers)
    English -300 Marks

    Paper - I
    Essay - 250 Marks
    (Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice)

    Paper-II
    General Studies-I 250 Marks
    (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

    Paper-III
    General Studies -II: 250 Marks
    (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

    Paper-IV
    General Studies -III 250 Marks
    (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

    Paper-V
    General Studies -IV 250 Marks
    (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

    Paper-VI
    Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks
    Paper-VII
    Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
    (Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject without the condition of having it at the
    graduation level)

    Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks


    Marks of English and Language will not be counted in the total tally of marks for the written exam. So the total of
    the Mains exam will be 1750 Marks Only.

    Personality Test
    Interview – 275 Marks
    Aspirants who qualify the Main Examination then has to appear for Interview/Personality Test.

    List of optional subjects for UPSC Mains Examination include-

    Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering,
    Commerce and Accountancy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, Indian History, Law,
    Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science
    and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology etc.

    PATTERN OF INTERVIEW/PERSONALITY TEST


    Once you qualify both Prelims and Mains, the final test is to undergo the Personality Test. The interview is
    conducted by a Board who will have your entire career details. The objective of the interview is to assess how
    suitable you are going to be as a Civil Servant to the nation. The questions asked will be of general interest and the
    Board comprises of unbiased and competent observers.

    Put simply, the Personality Test of Civil Services Examination will gauge not only your mental caliber but also your
    social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities that you will be judged upon include intellectual
    and moral integrity, logical exposition, mental alertness, power for critical assimilation, balance of judgement,
    leadership and social cohesion and depth of interest.

    The interview is not a cross-examination of what you’ve done or who you are but is based on directive and
    purposeful conversation intended to reveal your mental abilities and to judge if you are indeed the right fit for the
    role. Most candidates believe that the interview is based on general or specialized knowledge; however, this is not
    the case. You’ve already been tested on your knowledge through written papers and Personality Test is to assess
    whether you have an active interest in happenings around you and how you plan on being an active agent of
    change.
    Marking scheme & cut offs
    To qualify for Interview, you must secure minimum cut-off in all 7 papers. Each paper will be of 3 hours and
    all papers apart from Literature papers will be either in English or Hindi

    Year General OBC SC ST


    2017 809 770 756 749
    2016 787 745 739 730
    2015 676 630 622 617
    2014 678 631 631 619

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