GS Paper II
Governance, Polity & Social Justice
GS Paper II Preparation for UPSC Civil Services as part of the Eshucation foundation Program.
GS Paper II covers the Political, Governance and Social Justice dimension required for both UPSC Prelims and Mains.
At Eshucation, GS Paper II is taught as a concept-driven, Integrated subject as a part of our comprehensive program.
GS Paper II is crucial for effective decision-making and problem-solving as a Civil Servant.
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FAQ’s:
The CDS 2026 exam dates are set for April 12, 2026, for CDS (I) and September 13, 2026, for CDS (II), with the first exam (CDS I) covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics in separate shifts on April 12, according to official UPSC releases.
Here are the key dates for CDS (I) 2026:
- Notification Date: December 10, 2025
- Application Start Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date (CDS I): April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
And for CDS (II) 2026:
- Exam Date (CDS II): September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timings for CDS (I) on April 12, 2026:
Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
English: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
General Knowledge: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
he UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the Mains exam starting on August 21, 2026, as per the official UPSC Calendar 2026.
For UPSC 2026, candidates generally need to be Indian citizens, hold a Bachelor’s degree, be aged 21-32 (with relaxations for reserved categories), and have a limited number of attempts (e.g., 6 for General), meeting these criteria as of August 1, 2026, with final-year students eligible provisionally. Eligibility hinges on nationality, age (21-32 for Gen, relaxations for OBC/SC/ST), education (any grad degree), and attempts, with physical standards applying later.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
Provisional Admission: Final-year graduation students can apply but must submit proof of passing by the Mains exam.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1, 1962), or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from specific countries.
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit (as of Aug 1, 2026):
General: 21-32 years.
OBC: 21-35 years (3 attempts).
SC/ST: 21-37 years (Unlimited attempts).
PwBD: Age relaxations up to 42 years.
Number of Attempts:
General: 6 attempts.
OBC: 9 attempts.
SC/ST: Unlimited (up to age limit).