UPSC Civil Services Examination

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination

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Duration

Prelims: 2 hours per paper; Mains: 3 hours per paper

Max Marks

2025

Subjects

Frequency

Annual

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Official Website

https://upsc.gov.in

Subjects Tested

General Studies Paper IGeneral Studies Paper II (CSAT)EssayGeneral Studies IGeneral Studies IIGeneral Studies IIIGeneral Studies IVOptional Subject Paper IOptional Subject Paper IIIndian Language (Qualifying)English (Qualifying)

Eligibility Criteria

National Level Requirements

A candidate must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 32 years for general category (age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms).

Important Note

Please refer to the official information bulletin for detailed eligibility criteria, age limits, and any specific requirements for different categories.

Exam Pattern

Duration

Prelims: 2 hours per paper; Mains: 3 hours per paper

Maximum Marks

2025

Exam Mode

Offline

Marking Scheme

General Studies III

250

Indian Language (Qualifying)

300

General Studies Paper II (CSAT, Prelims)

200

General Studies II

250

Optional Subject Paper I

250

General Studies Paper I (Prelims)

200

Optional Subject Paper II

250

General Studies I

250

General Studies IV

250

Interview

275

Essay

250

English (Qualifying)

300

Negative Marking

Yes (1/3rd of marks assigned to a question in Prelims)

Application Fees

General

100

OBC

100

SC/ST

₹

Payment Information

Application fees are non-refundable. Payment can be made through online mode only. Please keep the payment receipt for future reference.