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About UPSC

UPSC CSE (Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination) is the most prestigious and competitive examination in India for recruitment to Group A civil services including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and other elite central services. Conducted annually by UPSC, the CSE selects candidates who will become the administrative backbone of India, responsible for policy-making, law enforcement, diplomacy, and governance.

Exam Pattern (UPSC CSE 2026):
- Stage 1 — Prelims (Screening): 200 marks (objective type)
- General Studies Paper I: 100 questions (200 marks), 2 hours
- Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II: 80 questions (200 marks), 2 hours (qualifying — 33%)
- Stage 2 — Mains (Descriptive): 1750 marks
- Essay Paper: 250 marks
- General Studies I (Indian Heritage, Society, Geography): 250 marks
- General Studies II (Governance, Constitution, Polity): 250 marks
- General Studies III (Technology, Economy, Environment, Security): 250 marks
- General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude): 250 marks
- Optional Paper I: 250 marks
- Optional Paper II: 250 marks
- Stage 3 — Personality Test (Interview): 275 marks
- Total: 2025 marks

Negative Marking:
- Prelims GS Paper I: 1/3rd deduction for each wrong answer
- Prelims CSAT: No negative marking

General Studies Topics:
- History: Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India (Freedom Struggle), World History
- Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & World
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Federalism
- Economy: Indian Economy, Budget, Survey, Banking, Agriculture, Industrial Sector
- Science & Technology: Developments, Applications, Everyday Science
- Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation
- Current Affairs: National & International events, Government schemes, Reports, Awards

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from recognized university. Age: 21-32 years (General), relaxations for reserved categories. Maximum 6 attempts (General), 9 (OBC), Unlimited (SC/ST).

Career Opportunities: IAS officers become District Magistrates, Secretaries to Government of India, and Cabinet Ministers. IPS officers lead police forces. IFS officers serve as ambassadors. These are among the most influential and respected careers in India.

Why Practice UPSC Mock Tests: UPSC CSE has a success rate of less than 0.2% (roughly 10,000 selected from 8-10 lakh applicants). Our practice tests cover the entire Prelims and Mains syllabus with current affairs integration, helping you navigate this extremely competitive examination.

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