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The most awaited UPSC Prelims Notification 2025 has been released on 22 January 2025 for the aspirants across India as per the official exam calendar. As per the official UPSC Notification 2025, the UPSC Vacancy 2025 is approximately 1129 vacancies, out of which 979 are for UPSC CSE 2025 and the remaining 150 for Indian Foreign Service.
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service. It is conducted in three phases: a preliminary examination and a main examination followed by a personality test (interview). After the completion of a medical examination of the successful candidates and other necessary formalities, the selected candidates start their training program.
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1: Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Days 1 to 10
- Familiarize yourself with the UPSC Civil Service Examination pattern and syllabus.
- Understand the importance of the General Studies Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Days 11 to 20
- Start studying Indian polity, governance, geography.
- Begin reading newspapers and magazines to improve current
affairs knowledge.
Days 21 to 30
- Study economic, Social development and CSAT.
- Practice MCQs and previous year’s question papers.
Days 31 to 40
- Study international relations and events.
- Continue reading newspapers and magazines
Days 41 to 50
- Study ecology and environment.
- Start preparing for the essay and comprehension part of the
paper
Days 51 to 60
- Study science and technology.
- Practice mock tests.
Days 61 to 75
- Revise all the topics.
- Focus on time management during the mock tests.
- Practice writing essays and comprehensions.
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UPSC CSE Prelims Examination 2025 – Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The examination consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive/Written Test)
- Interview/Personality Test
1. Preliminary Examination:
- Purpose: Screening test for the Main Examination.
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Papers: 2
- Total Marks: 400
- Duration: 2 hours for each paper
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer
Prelims Exam Structure:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies (GS-I) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | CSAT (Aptitude Test) | 200 | 2 Hours |
Note:
- CSAT (Paper-II) is qualifying in nature (33% minimum marks required).
- Marks obtained in Prelims are not counted for final ranking.
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Prelims Syllabus:
Paper 1 – General Studies (GS-I):
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic Geography)
- Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, etc.)
- Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, etc.)
- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
- General Science
Paper 2 – CSAT (Aptitude Test):
- Comprehension
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (up to Class X level)
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables)
2. Main Examination:
- Purpose: Evaluates candidates’ knowledge in-depth
- Type: Descriptive (Essay/Conventional)
- Total Papers: 9 (7 counted for merit)
- Total Marks: 1750
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
Main Exam Structure:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies-I (History & Geography) | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies-II (Polity & Governance) | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies-III (Economy & Technology) | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies-IV (Ethics & Integrity) | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject – Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject – Paper 2 | 250 |
Qualifying Papers:
- Indian Language (Paper A) – Candidates must secure at least 25% marks
- English (Paper B) – Candidates must secure at least 25% marks
Papers Counted for Merit:
- Essay, General Studies (I-IV), Optional Subject (Papers I & II)
Main Exam Syllabus:
Paper-I: Essay
- Topics of general interest (current affairs, philosophy, governance, etc.)
Paper-II: General Studies-I (History & Geography)
- Indian Heritage and Culture
- Modern Indian History and Freedom Struggle
- World History (Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.)
- Society (Social Issues, Diversity, Globalization)
- Geography (Indian and World)
Paper-III: General Studies-II (Polity & Governance)
- Indian Constitution
- Governance and Political Structure
- Social Justice and Welfare Schemes
- International Relations
Paper-IV: General Studies-III (Economy & Technology)
- Economic Development and Planning
- Science & Technology
- Environment and Ecology
- Internal Security and Disaster Management
Paper-V: General Studies-IV (Ethics & Integrity)
- Ethics and Human Interface
- Emotional Intelligence
- Moral Thinkers
- Public Administration and Integrity
Optional Subjects (Paper VI & VII):
Candidates can choose one optional subject from the following list:
- Agriculture, Anthropology, Geography, History, Law, Literature, Political Science, Sociology, etc.
3. Personality Test (Interview):
- Marks: 275
- Total Marks (Mains + Interview): 2025
- Objective: Assessing candidate’s personality, leadership skills, and suitability for public service.
- Questions on general awareness, social issues, current affairs, and ethical dilemmas.
Final Ranking:
- Based on marks obtained in the Main Examination (1750 marks) and Interview (275 marks).
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