About Post: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) every year to recruit candidates for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A & Group B posts. Understanding the latest UPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern is the first step for every aspirant.
In this article, you will find the complete UPSC syllabus for Prelims, Mains, and Interview, along with the exam pattern and important topics.
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2026 UPSC / Quick Overview of Notification. WWW.SARKARICYBER.COM |
UPSC Exam Overview | |
| Component | Details |
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | All India |
| Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-Paper) |
| Type of Questions | Objective & Descriptive |
| Negative Marking (Prelims) | Yes |
| Language | Hindi & English |
UPSC Exam Pattern 2026The UPSC exam is conducted in three stages:
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| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration | Nature |
| Paper-I | General Studies-I | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours | Merit |
| Paper-II | CSAT (General Studies-II) | 200 | 80 | 2 Hours | Qualifying (33%) |
UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026 | |||||
General Studies Paper-1Topics include:
| CSAT (Paper-2)Includes:
Note: CSAT is qualifying only (33% required). | ||||
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UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026Mains consists of 9 descriptive papers: | |||
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Counted for Merit |
| Paper-A | Indian Language | 300 | No |
| Paper-B | English | 300 | No |
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-II | GS-I | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-III | GS-II | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-IV | GS-III | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-V | GS-IV | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-VI | Optional Paper-1 | 250 | Yes |
| Paper-VII | Optional Paper-2 | 250 | Yes |
| ✔ Total Marks for Merit = 1750 ✔ Interview Marks = 275 ✔ Grand Total = 2025 | |||
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UPSC Mains Syllabus 2026 (Detailed) | ||||||||||
General Studies Paper-1Includes:
| General Studies Paper-2Includes:
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General Studies Paper-3Includes:
| General Studies Paper-4Includes:
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UPSC Optional SubjectCandidates can choose one optional subject (two papers). Examples include:
| UPSC InterviewThe interview carries 275 marks and tests:
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Important Links Available | |
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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)👇
Q1. How many stages are there in UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Q2. Is CSAT qualifying?
Yes, you must score 33% marks to qualify.
Q3. How many optional subjects are there?
There are 48 optional subjects.
Q4. In which language can I write the exam?
Candidates may choose Hindi or English.
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