The Union Public service Commission (UPSC) Civil services Examination is one of India’s most prestigious and competitive exams. It is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and interview (Personality Test). The Mains Examination is a crucial stage and includes 9 papers, out of which 7 are counted for merit, while 2 are qualifying in nature.
Here’s a breakdown of the 7 merit-based papers in the UPSC Mains:
Essay Paper (Paper I): Candidates are required to write two essays, each from a choice of topics. This paper tests clarity of thought, coherence, and effective expression.
General Studies I (Paper II): Covers indian Heritage and Culture, History, Geography of the World and Society.
General Studies II (Paper III): Focuses on Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and international Relations.
General Studies III (Paper IV): Includes Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management.
General Studies IV (Paper V): Concentrates on Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. This paper tests moral and philosophical understanding and real-life application through case studies.
Optional Subject Paper I (Paper VI): Candidates choose one optional subject (e.g., History, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.) And write Paper I based on that.
Optional Subject Paper II (Paper VII): Continuation of the chosen optional subject.
Each paper is of 250 marks, totaling 1750 marks for the merit papers. A strong performance in these papers is essential for qualifying for the interview stage.
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