UPSC Mains Examination pattern 2013

Civil services written examination pattern 2013

Paper 1
Section 1 Essay 200 Marks
Section 2 English Comprehension & English Précis 100 Marks (10th standard level)

Paper 2
General Studies–I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the Worldand Society)

Paper 3
General Studies –II 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper 4
General Studies –III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper 5
General Studies –IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper 6
Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 Marks

Paper 7
Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks

Sub Total (Written test) 1800 Marks

Personality Test 275 Marks

Grand Total 2075 Marks