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UPSC IAS Prelims Exam consists of two papers of 200 marks each containing objective-type multiple-choice questions. The UPSC IAS Main exam consists of a total of 9 papers which include two qualifying papers and seven merit-based papers. Each paper will be of three hours duration. As per the UPSC IAS exam pattern, the aspirants who qualify the UPSC mains exam are called for the Personality Test. For more information you can visit the link:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-exam-pattern

There will be a written exam consisting of Prelims and Main Exam followed by an Interview. The BPSC Prelims Exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the BPSC Prelims Exam will be called for the main exam. The Main Exam comprises 900 marks. If a candidate qualifies the BPSC Main Exam then he is called for the Interview that is of 120 marks. For more information you can visit the link:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/bpsc

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