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संघ लोक सेवा आयोग – सिविल सेवा परीक्षा (CSE) विस्तृत पाठ्यक्रम एवं अध्ययन ट्रैकर

Complete micro-listing for Prelims (GS 1 & CSAT) and Mains (Qualifying, Essay, GS 1 to GS 4 & Optional). Monitor sub-topic completion, review high-yield marks weightage, and switch between English and हिन्दी. All changes save directly on your device.

Stages (चरण)3 TiersPrelims • Mains • Interview
Prelims (प्रारंभिक)400 Marks−0.33 negative marking
Mains Merit (मुख्य परीक्षा)1750 Marks+600 qualifying
Interview / PT275 MarksTotal merit: 2025
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Screening Stage)

Objective Screening Test (400 Marks Total)

Consists of two objective papers (Multiple Choice Questions). Paper 1 decides the cut-off for Mains qualification, while CSAT (Paper 2) is strictly qualifying with a minimum requirement of 33% (66 marks).
प्रारंभिक परीक्षा केवल छंटनी परीक्षा है। पेपर 1 के अंकों से मेरिट सूची तय होती है और पेपर 2 (CSAT) में 33% अर्हक अंक अनिवार्य हैं।

Duration (समय) 2 Hours / Paper
Negative Marking 1/3rd (0.33 Mark)
Language Medium English & हिन्दी
CSAT Cut-off 33% (66.67 Marks)
PAPER I (GS) 100 Questions • 200 Marks • 2 Hours

General Studies Paper 1 (Merit Deciding Paper)

सामान्य अध्ययन प्रश्नपत्र 1: राष्ट्रीय एवं अंतरराष्ट्रीय महत्व की घटनाएं, इतिहास, भूगोल, राजव्यवस्था, अर्थव्यवस्था, पर्यावरण एवं सामान्य विज्ञान

Decides Mains Call
⭐ High-Weightage Segment: Modern India (from 1857 to 1947), Temple Architecture, Buddhism & Jainism philosophies consistently generate 14–18 questions annually.
PAPER II (CSAT) 80 Questions • 200 Marks • 2 Hours

Civil Services Aptitude Test (Qualifying – 33% Pass Mark)

पेपर 2: सिविल सेवा अभिरुचि परीक्षा (CSAT) – अर्हक पेपर (न्यूनतम 66.67 अंक अनिवार्य)

33% Threshold
Self Assessment Tracker / अध्ययन प्रगति

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Frequently asked questions

Clarifications on the UPSC Civil Services Examination pattern and syllabus.

What is the complete exam pattern of UPSC CSE?

UPSC CSE is conducted in three successive phases: (1) Preliminary Examination consisting of two objective papers (GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 of 200 marks each); (2) Main Examination consisting of 2 qualifying papers (300 marks each) and 7 descriptive merit papers (250 marks each, total 1750 marks); and (3) Personality Test / Interview of 275 marks. The final ranking is based on Mains + Interview out of 2025 marks.

What is the qualifying mark for CSAT in Prelims?

Candidates must score a minimum of 33% (66.67 marks out of 200) in General Studies Paper II (CSAT). Prelims marks are not added to the final merit list.

How many optional subjects are required for UPSC Mains?

Candidates select one optional subject from the official list, which consists of two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) carrying 250 marks each, totaling 500 marks.

How is my progress saved in this checklist?

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