UPSC CSE Prelims & Mains Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the Civil Services Examination 2026 detailed syllabus for Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates can review the comprehensive exam structure and topic-wise breakdown below.
| Exam Stage | Papers | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims Stage | Paper I (GS) & Paper II (CSAT) | 400 Marks | 2 Hours each |
| Mains Stage | 9 Descriptive Papers | 1750 Marks | 3 Hours each |
| Personality Test | Interview / Viva-voce | 275 Marks | – |
Prelims Paper I (General Studies) Syllabus:
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy.
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics.
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change.
- General Science.
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Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualifications and age limits specified in the official notification. Category-based age relaxations apply for OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.
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