UPSC CSE
Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination
Exam Overview
Key information about UPSC CSE
UPSC CSE is conducted for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services.
Important Dates
Exam Date: May-June (Prelims), September-October (Mains) annually
Application Date: February-March annually
Result Date: Prelims: July, Mains: December-January, Final: April-May
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university. Age limit: 21-32 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Exam Pattern
Sections: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test (Interview)
Total Marks: 2025
Duration: Multiple days across stages
Negative Marking: Yes
Official Website
https://www.upsc.gov.in/Syllabus
Comprehensive syllabus for UPSC CSE examination.
- Prelims: General Studies Paper I (Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Polity) and General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
- Mains: Essay, General Studies Papers I-IV, Optional Subject Papers I-II, Language Papers
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