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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025: Your Pathway to a Prestigious Career

Updated on Feb 10, 2025

UPSC CSE Introduction

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of India's most prestigious and challenging exams. Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, it serves as the gateway to various top government positions like IAS, IPS, and IFS. The Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Personality Test (Interview) tests a candidate's knowledge, problem-solving ability, and leadership potential. It's not just a test of academic knowledge but also patience, hard work, and determination. Clearing the UPSC CSE opens doors to a fulfilling career where one can contribute significantly to the nation's governance and development.

UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria

Category

Eligibility

UPSC CSE Nationality Eligibility

  • A citizen of India

  • A native of Nepal

  • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962/

  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

UPSC CSE Educational Qualification

  • Graduation from a recognised Institute

  • Candidates in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the UPSC Prelims Examination. However, they must provide proof of having passed the required examination while applying for the UPSC Mains Examination.

UPSC CSE Age Limit

  • 21 to 32 years

  • 21 to 35 years for OBC

  • 21 to 37 years for SC/ST

UPSC CSE Number of Attempts

  • General/EWS - 6

 

  • OBC/PwBD - 9

 

  • SC/ST - Unlimited

UPSC CSE Reservation Policies

Category

UPSC Reservation Quota

Schedule Caste

15%

Schedule Tribes

7.50%

Other Backward Classes

25%

Economically Weaker Section

10%

Persons With Benchmark Disabilities

4%

UPSC CSE Exam Important Dates

Events

Dates

UPSC CSE Registration Start

22/01/2025

UPSC CSE Registration End

18/02/2025

UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam

25/05/2025

UPSC CSE Main Exam

22/08/2025

UPSC CSE Interview

To be announced

**dates might change**

UPSC CSE Selection Process

Stage Name

Nature

Total Marks

Purpose

UPSC Preliminary Examination

Qualifying in nature

400

Selected candidates are to appear for UPSC Main Examination

UPSC Main Examination

Marks included in the merit list

1750

Descriptive in nature. Consists of 9 subjective exams: - 1 Essay, 4 General Studies, 2 Optional and 2 compulsory language papers

UPSC Personality Test

Scores considered for merit list

275

Evaluation of leadership skills, communication skills, spontaneous decision making etc.

UPSC CSE Application Process

The online application form has two parts - Part 1 and Part 2, and the steps involved in filling the application form are as follows:

 

UPSC Part 1 Registration Process:

 

  1. Visit the official website https://upsconline.nic.in or https://upsc.gov.in.

  2. Click the Apply Online Link on the right-side panel on the home page.

  3. Click on the Online Application for Various Examinations, then click on Online Application for various UPSC examinations.

  4. Click on the Part I registration link. Important instructions for completing the online application form will then be displayed on the screen.

  5. After reading the instructions, click ‘Yes.’ Then, candidates are asked to fill in personal details such as Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Nationality, Address, etc., in registration.

  6. After filling out the personal details, fill out the educational qualification and contact details.

  7. As a next step, candidates have to fill in photo identity details, the number of attempts, marks obtained at graduation level, and the centre for the prelims exam details.

  8. After these details are filled in, the candidates can preview the details and edit the application at this stage if needed. Candidates are not allowed to edit the application after the final submission.

  9. After previewing, click submit. After completing Part I registration, the candidate will receive the registration ID. The RID is the Registration ID generated by the system when the applicant completes Part I registration of his application. Candidates should note down the RID for future reference.

 

 

UPSC Part 2 Registration Process:

 

  1. Use the registration ID you received after completing Part I and proceed to fill out Part II of the application.

  2. Log on again using the RID and date of birth details to continue Part-II registration.

  3. In this part, the candidates have to pay the application fees using an online or offline mode or pay by Cash through an SBI Challan.

  4. Select the prelims exam centre.

  5. Candidates have to upload all the required documents.

  • Photograph in JPG format - 20 KB to 300 KB
  • Signature in JPG format - 20 KB to 300 KB
  • Photo ID in PDF format - 20 KB to 300 KB

  1. Click Upload after uploading all the documents in the prescribed size format.

  2. A final declaration appears on the screen after step 6; check the box and apply.

 

  1. After the final submission, a confirmation message for completion of the application is received on the registered mobile number and email address. This way, the candidates can ensure they have completed and applied.

 

UPSC CSE Exam Procedure

 

1.UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination:

Particular

Detail

Mode of Exam

Offline OMR Based

Language of Exam

Hindi & English

Types of Questions

MCQ type

Total Papers

Two

Paper I General Studies

100 Questions

Paper II CSAT

80 Questions

Shift

GS: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
CSAT: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Total Marks

400 Marks

Negative Marking

GS: 0.66 Marks
CSAT: 0.83 Marks

Passing Marks

GS: UPSC Cut off
CSAT: 66.67 Marks

Time Allotted

2 Hours/Paper

 

2.UPSC CSE Mains Examination:

Paper

Name of Paper

Time Duration

Maximum Marks

Qualifying Papers

Paper A

Indian Language

3 Hours

300

Paper B

English

3 Hours

300

Merit Papers

Paper I

Essay

3 Hours

250

Paper II

General Studies-I

3 Hours

250

Paper III

General Studies -II

3 Hours

250

Paper IV

General Studies -III

3 Hours

250

Paper V

General Studies -IV

3 Hours

250

Paper VI

Optional Paper 1

3 Hours

250

Paper VII

Optional Paper 2

3 Hours

250

Total

1750 Marks

 

3.UPSC CSE Personality Test:

Particular

Details

Reporting Time

Forenoon Session: 9:00 am
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm

Dress Code

Formals

Duration

20 to 30 minutes

Total Marks

275

Candidates Called

Twice the number of vacancies

Venue

Union Public Service Commission Officer, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069

UPSC CSE Preliminary Subjects

 

  1. UPSC Preliminary Subjects for Paper 1 (General Studies):

 

  • Current affairs of national and international importance
  • Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity
  • Ancient, Medieval and Modern History of India
  • Art and Culture
  • Indian polity and governance
  • General science and technology
  • Indian and world geography
  • Economic and social development
  • Social Issues

 

  1. UPSC Preliminary Subjects for Paper 2 (Civil Services Aptitude Test):

 

  • English language comprehension skills
  • General mental ability to solve problems
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Basic numerical problems
  • Data interpretation

 

UPSC CSE Mains Subjects

 

  1. UPSC Essay Paper Important Topics:

 

The UPSC does not have a specific syllabus for the essay paper in the UPSC Mains examination. Generally the essay topics come from the following areas:

 

  • Literacy
  • Gender Equality
  • Environment/Urbanisation
  • Economic Growth
  • Technology
  • Religion
  • Federalism/Decentralisation
  • Health
  • Poverty
  • Judiciary
  • Culture
  • Agriculture
  • Democracy
  • Economics

 

  1. UPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies 1 (GS 1)

 

  • Culture of India
  • Modern Indian History
  • World History
  • Society
  • Geography

 

  1. UPSC Syllabus for Mains paper: General studies 2 (GS 2)

 

  • Polity and Indian Constitution
  • Social Justice
  • Governance
  • International Relations

 

  1. UPSC Syllabus for Mains paper: General studies 3 (GS 3)

 

  • Economy
  • Agriculture
  • Science & Technology
  • Environment
  • Security

 

  1. UPSC Syllabus for Mains paper: General studies 4 (GS 4)

 

  • Human Interface & Ethics
  • Attitude
  • Aptitude
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Contributions of Philosophers and Thinkers
  • Ethics in Public Administration and Civil/public service values
  • Probity in Governance
  • Concept of public service

 

6.UPSC Syllabus for Language Papers: (Any Indian Language & English)

 

Assamese

Bengali

Gujarati

Hindi

Kannada

Kashmiri

Konkani

Malayalam

Manipuri

Marathi

Nepali

Odiya

Punjabi

Sanskrit

Sindhi

Tamil

Telugu

Urdu

Bodo

Dogri

Maithili

Santhali

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UPSC CSE Optional Paper Subjects

  • UPSC Mains Syllabus for Optional subject (2 papers – Paper 1 and paper 2)

 

Agriculture

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

Anthropology 

Botany

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Commerce and Accountancy

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Political Science and International Relations

Physics

Sociology

Psychology

Public Administration

Philosophy

Law

Mathematics

Management

Medical Science

Statistics

Mechanical Engineering

Zoology

 

UPSC CSE Test Centres

 

UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam Centres:

Agartala

Gurgaon

Portblair

Agra

Gwalior

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Ahmedabad

Hyderabad

Puducherry

Aizawl

Imphal

Pune

Ajmer

Indore

Raipur

Aligarh

Itanagar

Rajkot

Almora (Uttarakhand)

Jabalpur

Ranchi

Ananthapuru

Jaipur

Sambalpur

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad, Maharashtra)

Jammu

Shillong

Bareilly

Jodhpur

Shimla

Bengaluru

Jorhat

Siliguri

Bhopal

Kargil

Srinagar

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)

Kochi

Srinagar (Uttarakhand)

Chandigarh

Kohima

Surat

Chennai

Kolkata

Thane

Coimbatore

Kozhikode (Calicut)

Thiruvananthapuram

Cuttack

Leh

Tiruchirapalli

Dehradun

Lucknow

Tirupati

Delhi

Ludhiana

Udaipur

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)

Madurai

Varanasi

Dharwar

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh)

Vellore

Dispur

Mumbai

Vijayawada

Faridabad

Mysuru

Vishakhapatnam

Gangtok

Nagpur

Warangal

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Nasik

-

Gaya

Navi Mumbai

Ghaziabad

Panaji (Goa)

Gorakhpur

Patna

 

UPSC CSE Mains Exam Centre:

 

Ahmedabad

Dehradun

Mumbai

Aizawl

Delhi

Patna

Allahabad

Dispur (Guwahati)

Raipur

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Ranchi

Bhopal

Jaipur

Shillong

Chandigarh

Jammu

Shimla

Chennai

Kolkata

Thiruvananthapuram

Cuttack

Lucknow

Vijayawada

UPSC CSE Books

NCERT Books for UPSC Preparation:

History

NCERT Class 6th History Book

NCERT Class 7th History Book

NCERT Class 8th History Book

NCERT Class 9th History Book

NCERT Class 10th History Book

NCERT Class 11th History Book

NCERT Class 12th History Book Part 1

NCERT Class 6th History Book Part 2

NCERT Class 6th History Book Part 3

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Geography

NCERT Class 6th Geography Book

NCERT Class 7th Geography Book

NCERT Class 8th Geography Book

NCERT Class 9th Geography Book

NCERT Class 10th Geography Book

NCERT Class 11th Geography Book Part 1

NCERT Class 11th Geography Book Part 2

NCERT Class 11th Geography Book Practical

NCERT Class 12th Geography Book Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Geography Book Part 2

Political Science

NCERT Class 6th Political Science Book

NCERT Class 7th Political Science Book

NCERT Class 8th Political Science Book

NCERT Class 9th Political Science Book

NCERT Class 10th Political Science Book

NCERT Class 11th Political Science Book Part 1

NCERT Class 11th Political Science Book Part 2

NCERT Class 12th Political Science Book Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Political Science Book Part 2

-

Economics

NCERT Class 9th Economics Book

NCERT Class 10th Economics Book

NCERT Class 11th Economics Book

NCERT Class 12th Economics Book Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Economics Book Part 2

-

Sociology

NCERT Class 11th Sociology Part 1

NCERT Class 11th Sociology Part 2

NCERT Class 12th Sociology Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Sociology Part 2

Arts

NCERT Class 11th Introduction to Arts

NCERT Class 11th Heritage Crafts

NCERT Class 12th Craft Tradition of India

 

Science

NCERT Class 6th Science Book

NCERT Class 7th Science Book

NCERT Class 8th Science Book

NCERT Class 9th Science Book

NCERT Class 10th Science Book

-

Chemistry

NCERT Class 11th Chemistry Part 1

NCERT Class 11th Chemistry Part 2

NCERT Class 12th Chemistry Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Chemistry Part 2

Physics

NCERT Class 11th Physics Part 1

NCERT Class 11th Physics Part 2

NCERT Class 12th Physics Part 1

NCERT Class 12th Physics Part 2

Biology

NCERT Class 11th Biology Book

NCERT Class 12th Biology Book

 

Other Books for UPSC Preparation:

India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra

A Brief History of Modern India (2018-2019) Book by Rajiv Ahir

Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra

Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth

Environment Ecology By Majid Hussain

Indian Geography by D. R. Khullar

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UPSC CSE Previous Year Question Papers

UPSC CSE Question Paper 2024

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2024

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2024

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2024

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2024

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2024

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2024

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2024

-

UPSC CSE Question Paper 2023

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2023

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2023

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2023

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2023

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2023

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2023

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2023

-

UPSC CSE Question Paper 2022

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2022

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2022

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2022

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2022

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2022

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2022

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2022

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UPSC CSE Question Paper 2021

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2021

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2021

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2021

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2021

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2021

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2021

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2021

-

UPSC CSE Question Paper 2020

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2020

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2020

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2020

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2020

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2020

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2020

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2020

-

UPSC CSE Question Paper 2019

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 1 2019

UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Paper 2 2019

UPSC CSE Mains GS 1 2019

UPSC CSE Mains GS 2 2019

UPSC CSE Mains GS 3 2019

UPSC CSE Mains GS 4 2019

UPSC CSE Mains Essay 2019

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UPSC CSE Mock Test Practice Apps

  • Unacademy
  • ClearIAS
  • CivilsDaily
  • Mrunal TestSeries
  • Vision IAS
  • Byju's
  • Insightsonindia
  • Testbook
  • Physics wala

 

UPSC CSE Preparation Strategies

 

  1. Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

 

  • Exam Pattern: 2 papers of Prelims Exam, 9 Exams for Mains and Interview.

  • Types of questions: Objective in prelims and Descriptive in Mains.

 

  1. Create a Study Plan

 

  • Allocate specific times for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Set daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
  • Include regular breaks to avoid burnout.

 

  1. Use Quality Study Material

 

  • Refer to NCERT book
  • Use online resources and apps like BYJU'S, Unacademy, and Khan Academy.
  • Practice with previous years’ UPSC papers and mock tests.

 

  1. Refer to standard books

  • Use online resources and apps like BYJU'S, Unacademy, and Physics Wala, IASBABA.
  • Practice with previous years’ UPSC papers and mock tests.

  1. Join Coaching Classes (if needed)

  • Consider joining reputed coaching institutes.

 

  1. Regular Practice and Mock Tests

  • Take regular mock tests to simulate exam conditions.
  • Analyse your performance in each mock test to identify areas of improvement.
  • Practise sectional tests to strengthen specific areas.

 

  1. Time Management

  • Practice managing time effectively during your study sessions and mock tests.
  • Focus on speed and accuracy.
  • Develop strategies for time allocation in each section during the exam.

 

  1. Work on Weak Areas

  • Identify and focus on your weak areas.
  • Seek help from mentors, teachers, or peers if you find certain topics challenging.

 

  1. Stay Updated

  • Keep yourself updated with current affairs.
  • Read newspapers, magazines, and online articles regularly.

 

  1. Online courses:

  • Byju's UPSC preparation course
  • Unacademy UPSC preparation classes
  • Physics Wala UPSC preparation course

 

  1. Best Coaching Centres in India for UPSC

 

  • Byju's
  • Unacademy
  • Dristi IAS
  • IASbaba
  • Clear IAS
  • Vajiram and Ravi

 

UPSC CSE Online Practice

The following are the online website which give online mock test, coaching and materials for UPSC preparation:

 

  • Byju's
  • Unacademy
  • Dristi IAS
  • IASbaba
  • Clear IAS
  • Vajiram and Ravi

 

UPSC CSE Youtube Channels

The following are the best Youtube Channels for UPSC preparations:

 

 

UPSC CSE Coaching Centres in India

The Following are the best coaching centres for UPSC in India:

 

  • Byju's
  • Unacademy
  • Dristi IAS
  • IASbaba
  • Clear IAS
  • Vajiram and Ravi

UPSC CSE Year Wise Trend Analysis

Year Wise Trend Analysis of Candidates Appearing for UPSC

Year

Total Applied

Qualified for Mains

Qualified for Interview

Finally Selected Candidates

2007

3,33,680

9,158

1,883

553

2008

3,25,433

11,669

2,136

734

2009

4,09,110

11,894

2,431

881

2010

5,47,698

12,271

2,589

989

2014

9,47,428

16,706

3,308

1,122

2015

9,45,908

15,008

2,797

1,236

2016

11,28,262

15,382

2,961

1,078

2017

9,69,065

13,300

2,564

1,056

2018

10,65,552

10,419

1,992

759

2019

11,35,261

11,845

2,034

829

2020

1057948

10,564

 2,053

796

2021

1093948

10,000

1,800

761

2022

11,35,697

13,090

2,529

933

2023

13,00,000

14624

2916

1016

UPSC CSE Success Stories

IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma had earned a third division in his ninth and tenth standard and had failed his 12th standard. He was so driven to crack UPSC that he passed the 12th standard for the second time, and since his financial condition wasn’t good, he worked as a tempo driver and a librarian to support his UPSC preparations. Despite setbacks, IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma cracked UPSC in his fourth attempt and achieved an All India Rank of 121. IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma has garnered nicknames like Singham and Simba due to his powerful nature at work. He is currently the Additional Commissioner of Mumbai Police. This story also inspires a movie; the name of the film is 12th Fail by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

UPSC CSE Interview Preparation

 

  1. Understand the Interview Format:

 

  • The UPSC interview will analyse your personality, leadership skills, and analytical abilities.
  • It is not a retest of your knowledge; the interview panel has reviewed your written exam results.
  • The interview typically lasts 20-30 minutes, and you will be asked questions about your background, hobbies, current events, and DAF.

 

  1. Review Your DAF Thoroughly:

 

  • The DAF is an important document that informs the interview panel about your school history, employment experience, hobbies, and more.
  • Be prepared to answer questions about your DAF, so read it thoroughly.

 

  1. Current Affairs and General Knowledge:

 

  • Keep up with current events, particularly those relating to your optional subject and home state.
  • Read newspapers and magazines and watch news shows regularly.

 

  1. Develop Clear Communication Skills:

 

  • Practise speaking fluently and clearly.
  • Pay attention to your body language and keep eye contact with the panel.
  • Answer enquiries politely and respectfully.

 

  1. Interview Etiquette:

 

  • Dress adequately in formal clothing.
  • Be on time; arrive at the place well in advance.
  • Please greet the panel pleasantly and wait for them to welcome you to sit.
  • Maintain a pleasant attitude during the interview.

 

  1. Prepare for Common Questions:

 

  • Prepare to answer questions about your abilities, shortcomings, accomplishments, failures, and motivations for joining the civil service.
  • Prepare a well-thought-out response to the query, "Tell me about yourself."

 

  1. Optional Subject Knowledge:

 

  • Brush your knowledge of your optional subject and be prepared for questions in that area.

 

  1. Stay Calm and Composed:

 

  • It's expected to be worried before an interview, but try to remain composed.
  • If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and pay close attention to the panellists' questions.
  • Be yourself. The interview panel is interested in getting to know you as an individual, so be honest and trustworthy with yourself.

 

UPSC CSE Cut Off

UPSC CSE Prelims Cut Off

Category

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

General

75.41

88.22

87.54

92.51

98

OBC

74.75

87.54

89.12

89.12

95.34

ST

47.82

69.35

70.71

68.71

77.34

SC

59.25

74.08

75.41

74.84

82

PWD 1

40.4

49.84

68.02

70.06

53.34

PWD 2

47.13

58.59

67.33

63.94

44.66

PWD 3

40.4

40.4

43.09

40.82

61.34

PWD 4

33.68

41.76

45.8

42.86

61.34

EWS

68.02

82.83

80.14

77.55

90

 

UPSC CSE Mains Cut Off

Category

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

General

741

748

745

736

751

OBC

712

714

707

698

718

ST

692

706

700

682

699

SC

694

699

700

680

706

PWD 1

673

677

688

648

663

PWD 2

718

706

712

699

698

PWD 3

396

351

388

425

374

PWD 4

445

419

560

300

561

EWS

706

715

713

687

696

UPSC CSE Scorecard Analysis

UPSC CSE FAQs

 

  1. What is the UPSC qualification?
    The minimum qualification for UPSC is graduation from a recognised institute.

  1. Which subject is best for IAS preparation in class 11th?
    History, political science, economics, geography, sociology, and public administration are the best subjects for IAS preparation in Class 11.

  1. How many attempts for UPSC?
    6 attempts are allowed for the General/EWS category, 9 for the OBC/PwBD category, and unlimited attempts for SC/ST.

  1. What are the nine papers in UPSC Mains?
    The nine papers in UPSC Mains are two qualifying Language Papers, along with Essay, General Studies (GS) Paper 1, GS Paper 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management), GS Paper 4 (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude), and Optional Subject Papers 1 and 2.

  1. Does UPSC have maths?
    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Mains Exam comprises Mathematics as one of the Optional Subjects, with two papers (Paper I and Paper II).

  1. Is UPSC difficult?
    The UPSC Civil Services Examination is widely considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India and globally.

  1. What rank is required for IAS?
    General Category: Aspirants must secure a rank within the top 75-80 for IAS.

  1. Which is the highest post in UPSC?
    The Cabinet Secretary is the highest civil official in India's government and holds the top IAS position.

  1. What is the lowest rank in the IAS?
    Junior Scale (Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Assistant Collector) is the entry-level rank in the IAS.

  1. How many IAS are selected every year?
    Around 180 candidates are selected to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

  1. What is the complete form of CSAT?
    CSAT stands for Civil Services Aptitude Test