UPSC Prelims Mock Test

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national-level exam in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A & B services.

Exam Stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Prelims) – Objective type (2 papers: General Studies & CSAT).

2. Mains Exam – Descriptive type (9 papers including Essay, General Studies & Optional Subject).

3. Personality Test (Interview) – Face-to-face interview assessing personality & knowledge.

Eligibility:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Age Limit: 21-32 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).

• Attempts: General – 6, OBC – 9, SC/ST – Unlimited (till age limit).

Key Facts:

• Conducted annually.

• Extremely competitive with a low selection ratio (~0.2-0.3%).

• Requires deep knowledge, current affairs awareness, and analytical skills.