UPSC

UPSC CSE

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination

UPSC Civil Services Examination is India's most prestigious exam for All India Services including IAS, IPS, and IFS officers.

Conducted By Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Frequency annual
Mode BOTH
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Quick Facts

๐Ÿ“ Total Marks 2025
โฑ๏ธ Duration 2 hours per paper
โž– Negative Marking Yes
๐ŸŽ“ Education Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21 - 32 years

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD General: 10 years
  • PwD SC/ST: 15 years
  • PwD OBC: 13 years

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

Maximum Attempts: 6

Exam Pattern

1

Prelims (Objective)

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
General Studies Paper I 100 200 120 min
CSAT (Paper II) 80 200 120 min
Total 180 400 240 min
2

Mains (Descriptive)

descriptive
Section Questions Marks Time
Essay 2 250 180 min
General Studies I 20 250 180 min
General Studies II 20 250 180 min
General Studies III 20 250 180 min
General Studies IV (Ethics) 14 250 180 min
Optional Paper I 8 250 180 min
Optional Paper II 8 250 180 min
Total 92 1750 1260 min
3

Personality Test (Interview)

interview
Section Questions Marks
Interview - 275
Total - 275
โš ๏ธ Negative Marking: 1/3 for Prelims

Career Prospects

Posts Available

  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
  • Indian Police Service (IPS)
  • Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
  • Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)
  • Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)
  • Indian Information Service (IIS)
  • Indian Trade Service (ITS)

Pay Scale

Pay Level 10 to 18 (โ‚น56,100 - โ‚น2,50,000+)

Career Progression

Sub-Divisional Magistrate โ†’ District Magistrate โ†’ Divisional Commissioner โ†’ Principal Secretary โ†’ Chief Secretary

Departments

State Administration (IAS)State Police (IPS)Ministry of External Affairs (IFS)Income Tax Department (IRS)Indian Railways (IRTS)All Central Ministries

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