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UPSC CSE Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The UPSC CSE Exam consists of a Preliminary Exam with two papers (General Studies and CSAT), a Mains Exam with nine papers, and a Personality Test. The Preliminary Exam tests a range of topics including history, geography, polity, and current affairs, while the Mains Exam covers essays, general studies, optional subjects, and language papers. The syllabus encompasses various subjects such as history, geography, economy, environment, science and technology, and ethics.

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UPSC CSE Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The UPSC CSE Exam consists of a Preliminary Exam with two papers (General Studies and CSAT), a Mains Exam with nine papers, and a Personality Test. The Preliminary Exam tests a range of topics including history, geography, polity, and current affairs, while the Mains Exam covers essays, general studies, optional subjects, and language papers. The syllabus encompasses various subjects such as history, geography, economy, environment, science and technology, and ethics.

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UPSC CSE Exam Pattern and Syllabus Overview

1. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)

Paper I (General Studies - GS): 200 marks, 2 hours

Topics include:

- History of India and Indian National Movement

- Indian and World Geography

- Indian Polity and Governance

- Economic and Social Development

- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change

- General Science

- Current Affairs

Paper II (CSAT): 200 marks, 2 hours (Qualifying, 33% required)

Focuses on:

- Comprehension

- Interpersonal and Communication Skills

- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

- Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation (Class 10 level)

2. Mains Exam (Written Type)

9 papers, 1750 marks

Includes:

- Essay (1 Paper): 250 marks


- General Studies (4 Papers): 1000 marks

- Optional Subject (2 Papers): 500 marks

- Language Papers (2 - Qualifying): Indian Language and English

3. Personality Test/Interview

275 marks

Tests personality, communication, and analytical thinking.

UPSC Syllabus Overview

- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern (post-1857)

- Geography: Physical, Human, Economic, and World Geography

- Polity: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice

- Economy: Basics of Indian Economy, Budget, Banking

- Environment: Ecology, Climate Change, Biodiversity

- Science & Tech: Current developments, Space, IT, Robotics

- Ethics: Case studies, Ethical values in governance

- Optional Subjects: Wide range, e.g., History, Geography, Literature

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