UPSC Civil Services Examination

Official syllabus and examination information for the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various civil services of India.

3Examination Stages
48Optional Subjects
24Civil Services

UPSC Civil Services Examination

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination annually to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B services of the Government of India.

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Preliminary Examination

Objective type screening test with two papers - General Studies and CSAT

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Main Examination

Written examination with 9 papers including Essay, GS papers and Optional subject

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Personality Test

Interview to assess candidate's personality, leadership qualities and suitability

Interview Guide

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Examination Information

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Official Syllabus

Complete syllabus as prescribed by UPSC for all three stages of the Civil Services Examination.

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Current Information

Updated content as per latest UPSC notifications and examination guidelines for 2025.

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All Services

Information for IAS, IPS, IFS and all other civil services covered under UPSC CSE.

Detailed Guide

Comprehensive information including exam pattern, marking scheme, and important instructions.

UPSC Syllabus 2025 - Civil Services Examination | Official Guide