Screening Stage
GS Paper I
200 Marks
General Studies
Objective Paper
GS Paper I Details
• Indian History
• Indian National Movement
• Geography of India and World
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economic and Social Development
• Environment and Ecology
• General Science
• Current Affairs
CSAT Paper II
200 Marks
Qualifying Paper
33% Required
CSAT Details
• Reading Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning
• Analytical Ability
• Basic Numeracy
• Data Interpretation
• Decision Making
• Qualifying Nature
Written Examination - 1750 Marks
Essay Paper
250 Marks
Paper I
Essay Details
• Two essays
• Social issues
• Philosophical topics
• Logical presentation
• Balanced arguments
• Clarity of thought
GS Paper I
250 Marks
Culture & Society
GS I Details
• Indian Heritage and Culture
• History of India
• World History
• Indian Society
• Geography
GS Paper II
250 Marks
Governance & Polity
GS II Details
• Constitution
• Governance
• Parliament
• Judiciary
• Welfare Schemes
• International Relations
GS Paper III
250 Marks
Economy & Security
GS III Details
• Indian Economy
• Agriculture
• Science and Technology
• Environment
• Disaster Management
• Internal Security
GS Paper IV
250 Marks
Ethics Paper
GS IV Details
• Ethics and Human Interface
• Integrity
• Aptitude
• Emotional Intelligence
• Case Studies
• Moral Values
Optional Paper I
250 Marks
Selected Subject
Optional Paper I Details
• First paper of chosen optional subject
• Conceptual understanding
• Subject knowledge
• Analytical answers
Optional Paper II
250 Marks
Selected Subject
Optional Paper II Details
• Advanced topics of optional subject
• Application based questions
• Critical analysis
• Detailed answers
275 Marks
UPSC Interview Board
275 Marks
Personality Assessment
Interview Evaluation
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Ability
• Awareness of Current Affairs
• Decision Making
• Administrative Suitability
Final Selection
Mains Written: 1750 Marks + Interview: 275 Marks
Total Merit: 2025 Marks