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UPSC Prelims Syllabus

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Preliminary Examination:

Total Marks: 400 (2 Papers). General Studies Prelims Paper I and Syllabus for CSAT Paper (Prelims Paper II). Each paper carries 200 marks.

  • Preliminary Examination: Total Marks 400 (2 Papers)
  • Main Examination: Total Marks 1750 (9 papers)
  • Interview / Personality test: Total Marks 275
UPSC Prelims Syllabus (Complete)
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UPSC Syllabus

UPSC Syllabus for CSE Prelims

Preliminary Examination

Two Papers
  • General Studies Prelims Paper I
  • CSAT Paper (Prelims Paper II)
Total Marks
  • 400
Marks per Paper
  • 200 (Paper I)
  • 200 (CSAT Paper II)

General Studies Prelims Paper I and CSAT Paper (Prelims Paper II):

Current Events of National & International Importance

    History of India & Indian National Movement

      Indian & World Geography

        Indian Polity & Governance

          Economic & Social Development

            General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

              General Science

                CSAT: Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Basic Numeracy

                  General Knowledge & Current Affairs

                    History & Culture of India & J&K

                      Geography of India & J&K

                        Indian Polity & Governance

                          Economic Development

                            General Mental Ability & Reasoning

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