Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification for 933 vacancies including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Group-A services. Graduate candidates apply online for India’s most prestigious exam. Prelims: 24 May 2026. Mains: Aug 2026.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) CSE Syllabus Details 2026Advt No. 05-06 /2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
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PRELIMS EXAM PATTERN : UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) CSE
2 Papers | 400 Marks | 2 Hours Each | Objective MCQs
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | -1/3 |
| CSAT Paper II | Aptitude | 80 | 200 | -1/3 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
CSAT Qualifying: 33% | GS Paper I Decides Mains Cut-off
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GS Paper I Syllabus (Merit Paper – 200 Marks)
**Current Events (20-25 Qs):**
✅ National/International News (12 Months)
✅ Government Schemes, Policies
**History (15-20 Qs):**
✅ Ancient: Indus Valley, Vedic, Mauryas, Guptas
✅ Medieval: Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara
✅ Modern: 1857 Revolt → Independence (Gandhi Era)
✅ Art & Culture: Temples, Paintings, Dance Forms
**Geography (15-20 Qs):**
✅ Physical: Climate, Rivers, Mountains, Soils
✅ Human: Population, Urbanization, Migration
✅ Economic: Agriculture, Minerals, Industries
✅ World: Map-based Questions
**Polity (15 Qs):**
✅ Constitution: Preamble, FR, DPSP, Amendments
✅ Parliament, President, Judiciary, Federalism
**Economy (10-15 Qs):**
✅ Budget, GDP, Inflation, Banking
✅ Five Year Plans, Poverty Schemes
**Environment (10-15 Qs):**
✅ Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation
✅ National Parks, International Conventions
**Science (10 Qs):**
✅ Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology (10+2 Level)
CSAT Paper II Syllabus (Qualifying – 200 Marks)
**Comprehension (25-30 Qs):** English/Hindi Passages
**Logical Reasoning (20 Qs):** Puzzles, Series, Syllogism
**Analytical Ability (15 Qs):** Seating, Blood Relations
**Maths (20-25 Qs):**
- Number System, Percentage, Profit-Loss
- Time-Speed-Distance, Ratio, SI/CI
- Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration
**Data Interpretation (10 Qs):** Graphs, Tables, Charts
MAINS EXAM PATTERN (1750 Marks)
9 Papers | Descriptive | 3 Hours Each
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | GS-I (History, Geography, Society) | 250 |
| Paper III | GS-II (Polity, Governance, IR) | 250 |
| Paper IV | GS-III (Economy, Tech, Environment, Security) | 250 |
| Paper V | GS-IV (Ethics) | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional I | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional II | 250 |
| Merit Total | 1750 |
MAINS DETAILED SYLLABUS : UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) CSE
ESSAY PAPER (250 Marks)
✅ Philosophical Topics: Justice, Equality, Freedom
✅ Social Issues: Women Empowerment, Education
✅ Economic: Globalization, Sustainable Development
✅ Current: AI Ethics, Climate Change, Federalism
**Write 2 Essays (1000-1200 words each)**
GS-I: History, Geography, Society (250 Marks)
**Indian Heritage:** Art Forms, Literature, Architecture
**World History:** Industrial Revolution, World Wars
**Post-Independence:** Nation Building, Regionalism
**Geography:** Disaster Management, Urban Planning
**Society:** Diversity, Poverty, Urbanization
GS-II: Polity, Governance, IR (250 Marks)
**Constitution:** Amendments, Judiciary, Federalism
**Governance:** E-Governance, Transparency
**Social Justice:** Welfare Schemes, Vulnerable Sections
**IR:** India’s Foreign Policy, Bilateral Relations
GS-III: Economy, Tech, Security (250 Marks)
**Economy:** Growth, Development, Agriculture
**Science & Tech:** Space, IT, Biotech, IPR
**Environment:** Conservation, Climate Change
**Security:** Internal Security, Cyber Security
**Disaster Management**
GS-IV: Ethics (250 Marks)
**Ethics:** Human Values, Attitude, Aptitude
**Emotional Intelligence**
**Thinkers:** Gandhi, Ambedkar, Rawls
**Case Studies (120 Marks)**
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INTERVIEW (275 Marks)
✅ **DAF-Based Questions** (Education, Work, Hobbies)
✅ **Current Affairs** (National Issues)
✅ **Optional Subject**
✅ **Personality Test** (Leadership, Decision Making)
7-MONTH PREPARATION STRATEGY (Feb-Sep 2026)
**Feb-Apr:** NCERTs + Basic Books + Current Affairs
**May:** Prelims Intensive (Mocks + Revision)
**Jun-Aug:** Mains Answer Writing + Optional
**Sep-Dec:** Mains Mocks + Interview Prep
HIGH SCORING OPTIONALS (2025 Trends)
✅ **Anthropology** (270+ Average)
✅ **Sociology** (260+ Average)
✅ **Geography** (255+ Average)
✅ **PSIR** (250+ Average)
✅ **History** (245+ Average)
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Expected Cut-Off (Based on 2025)
**Prelims GS-I:** 92-98 (General)
**Mains (1750):** 780-810
**Final (2025):** 940-960 (Top 10 Ranks)
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Quick Exam Overview : UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) CSE
| Stage | Date | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 24 May 2026 | 400 | Qualifying |
| Mains | 21 Aug 2026 | 1750 | Merit |
| Interview | Feb-Mar 2027 | 275 | Merit |
| Total | 2025 | Final Rank |
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