UPSC Civil Services Examination is India's premier administrative recruitment exam for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and Central Group 'A' Services.
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
21 to 32 years with relaxations for reserved categories.
Preliminary Examination (Objective) -> Main Examination (Written Descriptive) -> Personality Test (Interview).
| Subject / Test Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 120 Mins | 0.66 marks |
| CSAT Paper II | 80 Questions | 200 Marks | 120 Mins | 0.83 marks (Qualifying 33%) |
| Subject Area | Topic Name | Weightage | Difficulty Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Paper 1 | Environment & Ecology | 25.0% | Moderate |
| GS Paper 1 | Indian Polity & Governance | 22.0% | Moderate |
| GS Paper 1 | Economy & Social Development | 20.0% | Moderate |
| GS Paper 1 | History of India & National Movement | 18.0% | Moderate |
| Year | Category | Cutoff Marks | Total Marks | Qualifying Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UR | 75.41 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2025 | OBC | 74.75 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2025 | EWS | 68.02 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2025 | SC | 59.25 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2025 | ST | 47.82 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2024 | UR | 75.41 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2024 | OBC | 74.75 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2024 | EWS | 68.02 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2024 | SC | 59.25 | 200.00 | Verified Official |
| 2024 | ST | 47.90 | 200.00 | Verified Official |