UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Examination Pattern

IAS Prelims Pattern Scheme

General Studies Paper I
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 100
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)
Syllabus

1. Current events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian national movement
3. Indian and World Geography
4. Indian Polity and governance
5. Economic and social development
6. General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change
7. General Science

General Studies Paper II
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 80
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)
Syllabus

1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills which include communication skills
3. Logical reasoning & analytical ability
4. Decision making & problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy
7. English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

IAS Mains Pattern Scheme

Paper I (One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate)
Maximum marks : 200
Paper II (English)
Maximum marks : 300
Paper III (Essay)
Maximum marks : 200
Paper IV & V (General Studies)
Maximum marks : 600
Paper VI, VII, VIII, IX (Any two subjects (each having 2 papers) to be selected from the prescribed optional subjects)
Maximum marks : 1200