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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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Syllabus

GS Paper 1

Topic Weightage
Indian History
Modern Indian History Post-independence Consolidation World History events
12%
Geography
Indian & World Geography Physical Geography Human Geography Geographical phenomena
10%
Indian Society & Polity
Indian Polity & Governance Social Justice International Relations
10%
Indian Heritage & Culture
Indian Art Forms Literature Architecture from ancient to modern times
8%

GS Paper 2

Topic Weightage
Governance
Indian Constitution Political System Panchayati Raj Public Policy Rights Issues
10%

GS Paper 3

Topic Weightage
Economy & Technology
Indian Economy Planning Mobilization of Resources Technology Biodiversity Environment Security
12%

GS Paper 4

Topic Weightage
Ethics & Aptitude
Ethics & Human Interface Attitude Aptitude Emotional Intelligence Moral Thinkers Public Service Ethics
8%

Optional

Topic Weightage
Optional Subject
Two papers on chosen optional subject (250 marks each)
20%