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UPSC Prelims Exam Overview

The preliminary examination of the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), which is the first Civil Service Examination in India, is held every year to test the candidates for the main examination. It consists of two compulsory papers: General Studies (Paper I) on current events, history, geography, politics, economics, environment, and general science, and Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT, Paper II) testing logic, logical reasoning, analytical ability, judgment, and basic mathematics. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and meet age criteria, usually from 21 to 32, with relaxation for reserved categories.

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UPSC Prelims Eligibility criteria and Exam Pattern

An overview of the UPSC Exam Pattern is given below. It is important that aspirants understand the nature of UPSC CSE questions and exam patterns before starting their preparation.

UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Prelims exam comprises Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper 1 focuses on topics pertaining to:

Current Affairs
History
Economics
Science and technology
Geography etc.

Paper 2 comprises questions related to:
Comprehension
Logical reasoning
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation etc.
There is a negative marking for Paper 1 and Paper 2, where one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to the question are deducted for every wrong answer.
GS Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature and candidates have to score a minimum of 33% in it.

S.No.	Paper	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
1	General Studies Paper I	100	200	2 hours
2	General Studies Paper II (CSAT)	80	200	2 hours

How to prepare for the UPSC Prelims?

IAS Prelims preparation requires a focused and strategic approach to cover the vast syllabus efficiently. Here are some tips to help you

Understand the Exam: Familiarize yourself with the IAS Prelims exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme to plan your preparation accordingly.
Create a Study Schedule: Develop a well-structured study timetable, allocating time to cover all subjects thoroughly.
Comprehensive Reading: Read NCERT books for core subjects, followed by standard reference books and newspapers to build a strong foundation.
Focus on Current Affairs: Stay updated with current events, government schemes, and national/international issues to ace the General Studies (GS) section.
Practice Mock Tests: Regularly attempt mock tests and previous year's question papers to gauge your progress and improve time management skills.
Revise Regularly: Regular revision is vital to retain information and strengthen your understanding of various topics.
Analyze Weak Areas: Identify your weak areas and work on them to enhance your overall performance.
Learn Elimination Techniques: Practice eliminating wrong options in multiple-choice questions to increase your chances of selecting the correct answer.
Stay Stress-free: Maintain a healthy lifestyle, take breaks, and engage in recreational activities to keep stress at bay.
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UPSC Prelims Eligibility Criteria

Below mentioned is the synopsis of the UPSC prelims eligibility for all the categories of applicants.

Education

Age Limit and Number of Attempts

Nationality

Physical Fitness

Any graduate degree (distance education as well) recognized by UGC/AICTE

CATEGORY	ASPIRANT AGE	# ATTEMPTS
General	21 to 32	6
OBC	21 to 35	9
SC / ST	21 to 37	Unlimited

For the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Foreign Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India. For other services, a candidate must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to the Civil Services Examination as per the regulations published by UPSC.

Education

Any graduate degree (distance education as well) recognized by UGC/AICTE

Age Limit and Number of Attempts

CATEGORY	ASPIRANT AGE	# ATTEMPTS
General	21 to 32	6
OBC	21 to 35	9
SC / ST	21 to 37	Unlimited

Nationality

Physical Fitness

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to the Civil Services Examination as per the regulations published by UPSC.

UPSC Prelims Syllabus

Here, we have provided the UPSC Prelims syllabus. The candidates can check the paper one syllabus for the prelims and start their UPSC preparation

UPSC Prelims Syllabus for General Studies (Paper I)

History of India and the Indian National Movement
Current Affairs (Events) of National and International importance
Indian and World Geography – Social, Physical, and Economic Geography of India & World
Economic and Social Development – Poverty. Social Sector Initiatives, Demographics. Etc.
Indian Polity and Governance
General Science
General Issues on Environmental

UPSC IAS Prelims Syllabus for CSAT (Paper-II)

The candidates can check the syllabus for the CSAT paper here. This section requires a lot of practice, reading newspapers, and articles, solving mock tests etc.

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Comprehension
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Logical reasoning and analytical skills
General mental ability

UPSC Prelims - FAQs

How many exams are there in UPSC Prelims?

There are two papers in the IAS preliminary examination: GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT). The maximum marks for each of these papers is 200 and the number of questions asked is 100 and 80, respectively.

What is the educational qualification to apply for the civil services prelims exam?

To apply for the civil services exam, the applicant must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Is the IAS prelims an offline or online paper?

The UPSC prelims exam is conducted through offline mode, i.e., the pen and paper mode.

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