CSE examination is slightly different while comparing to other competitive exams. So, the candidates should be aware of the UPSC CSE exam pattern. The CSE exam contains two faces which are preliminary exam and main exam. A candidate should clear the preliminary exam to enter into main exam. The patterns for both the preliminary and main exams are as follows,
Civil Services Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Exam Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (General Studies) | 200 Marks | 2 hours |
| Paper II (Aptitude) | 200 Marks | 2 hours |
Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
Paper A
Candidates can select any one of the Indian languages from the languages that are scheduled on the Eighth constitution. The language papers will be evaluated for 300 marks but that will not be counted in your grand total. The language paper is just for qualifying purpose.
Paper B
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Essay | 250 Marks |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 Marks |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 Marks |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 Marks |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 Marks |
| Paper I | Optional subject I | 250 Marks |
| Paper II | Optional subject II | 250 Marks |
| Personality Test | 275 Marks | |
| Grand Total | 2025 Marks |
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