UPSC MAINS EXAMINATION
Qualifying Papers
| Paper-A (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution). | 300 Marks |
| Paper-B English | 300 Marks |
Papers to be counted for merit
| Grand Total | 2025 Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I Essay | 250 Marks |
| Paper-II General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) | 250 Marks |
| Paper-III General Studies -II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) | 250 Marks |
| Paper-IV General Studies -III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) | 250 Marks |
| Paper-V General Studies -IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) | 250 Marks |
| Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper 2 | 250 Marks |
| Sub Total (Written test) | 1750 Marks |
| Personality Test | 2750 Marks |