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Civil Services Examination · Civil Services

The UPSC Civil Services Examination recruits officers for the IAS, IPS, IFS and 20+ central services. It is a three-stage process — Preliminary, Mains and Personality Test — spread over roughly a year.

Conducted by
Union Public Service Commission
Level
National
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Prelims (OMR) · Mains (written) · Interview

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
  • Age 21–32 years (relaxations for reserved categories)
  • Six attempts for General category

Exam pattern

PrelimsGS Paper I + CSAT (qualifying)
Mains9 papers — Essay, GS I–IV, Optional I–II, 2 language
Interview275 marks
Total (Mains + Interview)2025 marks

Syllabus highlights

  • History, Geography, Polity, Economy
  • Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs
  • Ethics, Essay and one Optional subject

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