UPSC Civil Services Examination
Complete Scheme & Structure of Examination
Preliminary Exam
Objective (Screening Test)
- GS Paper I – 200 Marks
- CSAT – 200 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours each
- CSAT Qualifying (33%)
Total: 400 Marks
Mains Exam
Descriptive (Written)
- Essay – 250
- GS I–IV – 1000
- Optional (2 Papers) – 500
- Qualifying Language Papers
Total: 1750 Marks
Interview
Personality Test
- Panel Interaction
- Current Affairs Based
- Personality Assessment
- Leadership & Judgement
Marks: 275
Final Merit Calculation
Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 Marks