Process to Prepare for UPSC CSE

Step 1

Preliminary Exam

Paper I: General Studies – 100 Questions*200 marks
(2 marks each)Negative mark[0.66 marks]

CSAT – 80 Questions = 200 marks – 33%
(minimum requirement to Qualify)

Step 2

Mains Examination

General Studies 1

Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the world & Socity

(250 marks)

General Studies 2

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social …… & IR

(250 marks)

General Studies 3

Technology, Economic Development ….., Security & DM

(250 marks)

General Studies 4

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

(250 marks)

Step 3

Interview