Hello,

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination comprises two compulsory papers of 200 marks. Both question papers will carry objective type multiple choice questions. The question paper will be in English and Hindi. The General Studies Paper II of IAS preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and candidates have to secure 33%. The mains examination comprises two qualifying papers and seven papers that will be counted for merit. The total marks for mains exam is 1750. Candidates qualifying mains examination are called for Personality Test. This test carries 275 marks. Merit is decided based on the marks secured in mains and personality test.

Thank you!!!

Hi Mamta,

Here is the Exam Pattern-

Papers of qualifying nature:

• Paper A – An Indian language selected by the candidates

• Paper B – English

Papers to be counted for merit:

• Essay (Paper I)

• General Studies (Paper II-V)

• Optional Subjects (Paper VI-VII)

Find below the exam pattern of UPSC Civil Services Prelims-

• Two papers of multiple-type questions: General Studies (GS) and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)

• Total Marks: 400 marks; 200 marks for each paper

• Exam Duration: 2 hours.

• Language: Hindi and English

To check the syllabus of the exam you can refer the link below-

UPSC Civil Service Syllabus

Hope it helps.

Good Luck!