Two papers: GS (100 marks) & CSAT (200 marks). Negative marking. Tentative: May–June 2026.
9 papers (1750 marks) – 4 GS, 2 optional, 2 language, 1 essay. September–October.
275 marks. Personality test by UPSC board. Focus on holistic awareness & communication.
Choose wisely – high scores possible. Popular: Geography, Sociology, PSIR, Anthropology.
| Stage | Papers / subjects | Key topics |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | GS I, CSAT | History, Polity, Economy, Environment, Comprehension, Logical reasoning |
| GS I | Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography | Art & culture, Modern India, World & Indian geography |
| GS II | Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Welfare schemes |
| GS III | Technology, Economic Development, Environment, Security | Economy, Agriculture, Disaster management, Internal security |
| GS IV | Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude | Ethical dilemmas, case studies, emotional intelligence |
| Optional | Paper I & II | As per chosen subject (e.g., Geography: physical & human) |
NCERTs (VI–XII) for basics. Build static foundation: Polity, History, Geography.
Standard books + current affairs (daily newspaper). Start answer writing practice.
Optional subject deep-dive, mock tests (prelims & mains). Revise static multiple times.
Full-length mocks, CSAT practice, pyq analysis. Prelims focused revision.
Revision is king – at least 5 revisions of core subjects.
Limit sources – stick to 2-3 per subject, master them.
Current affairs integration – link with static syllabus daily.
Mock tests – simulate real exam; analyse every mistake.
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Latest syllabus, patterns, and cut‑offs.
Mobile‑friendly, study on the go.