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UPSC CSE 2026 (UPSC CSE)

Conducted by Union Public Service Commission

National Level Offline 360 Mins 10.0L+ Applicants
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Exam Pattern

Mode of Exam

Offline

Duration

360 Minutes

Total Questions

175

Total Marks

2025

Marking Scheme

0
GS: +1/-0.33
Incorrect answer
1
Optional: +1/-0.33
Incorrect answer
2
Essay: No negative marking
Incorrect answer

Sections

1 Prelims: GS Paper 1 (100 questions)
2 Prelims: CSAT Paper 2 (80 questions)
3 Mains: Essay Paper
4 Mains: GS Paper 1-4
5 Mains: Optional Subject Paper 1 & 2
6 Mains: Language Papers
7 Interview