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 The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination consists of 9 papers , out of which 7 are counted for merit , and 2 are qualifying in nature . It is a written descriptive exam. Qualifying Papers (Only need to pass): Paper A: Indian Language (300 marks) – Any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, etc.) – Not required for candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim Paper B: English (300 marks) Papers Counted for Merit: Paper I: Essay (250 marks) – Write two essays (choice given). Topics can be philosophical, abstract, social, political, or cultural. Paper II: General Studies I (250 marks) – Indian Heritage and Culture – History (Modern India, Post-Independence) – World History – Geography of India and the World – Society (Diversity, Role of Women, Population, Urbanization, Globalization, Social empowerment) Paper III: General Studies II (250 marks) – Indian Constituti...

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers: Paper I: General Studies (GS) – 200 Marks Duration: 2 hours This paper is used to screen candidates for the Mains exam. Topics include: 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, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – no subject specialization required General Science Paper II: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) – 200 Marks Duration: 2 hours This paper is qualifying in nature; candidates need to score at least 33% (66 marks) to pass. Topics includ...