UPSC CSE (UPSC Civil Services Prelims) — Free Online Mock Test
GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each. · Official language: English & Hindi.
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240 min
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UPSC CSE exam at a glance
UPSC CSE section breakdown
The UPSC CSE mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
100 questions · 120 minutes · ~72 sec/question
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CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
80 questions · 120 minutes · ~90 sec/question
UPSC CSE scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: UPSC CSE penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: UPSC Prelims (out of 200).
How UPSC CSE is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
UPSC CSE time strategy
With 180 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 80 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
Target ~90 sec/question. If a question takes more than 135 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
UPSC CSE topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of UPSC CSE, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
- History — Freedom struggle · 11
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 9
- S&T — Space · 8
- Economy — Banking · 7
- Polity — Judiciary · 6
- History — INC · 4
- Environment — Conservation · 4
- Geography — India · 4
CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours)
- Reading — Vaccines · 5
- Reading — Neural Networks · 5
- Reading — Trade History · 4
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 4
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Photosynthesis · 3
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
Sample UPSC CSE questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge UPSC CSE bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Polity — Judiciary
Q1. The collegium system for judicial appointments was established by the:
CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Reading — Trade History
Q2. According to the trade history passage, the topic is best described as:
Why: Correct answer: A — well-established and significant. Topic: Reading — Trade History.
GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Polity — Judiciary
Q3. The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established the doctrine of:
CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Reading — Vaccines
Q4. Which best summarises the vaccines passage?
Why: Correct answer: B — A concise factual overview. Topic: Reading — Vaccines.
GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Polity — Special provisions
Q5. Article 370, granting special status to Jammu & Kashmir, was abrogated in:
CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours) · Reading — Computer Science
Q6. What is the author's tone in the computer science passage?
Why: Correct answer: D — Informative and measured. Topic: Reading — Computer Science.
These are a handful of the 9000 unique UPSC CSE questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
UPSC CSE difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each. · Official language: English & Hindi.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for UPSC CSE
Real test-day interface
Our nta skin mirrors the actual UPSC CSE testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
9000 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the UPSC CSE exam pattern?
- UPSC Civil Services Prelims contains 180 questions across 2 sections: GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours), CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 80 seconds per question).
- Does UPSC CSE have negative marking?
- Yes — UPSC CSE carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is UPSC CSE scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 200. UPSC Prelims (out of 200).
- How can I practise UPSC CSE online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length UPSC CSE mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of UPSC CSE?
- UPSC CSE is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the UPSC CSE exam?
- UPSC CSE runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in UPSC CSE?
- UPSC CSE is split into: GS Paper I (100 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours), CSAT (80 Q · 200 marks · 2 hours). Each section is timed and weighted separately. GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during UPSC CSE?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the UPSC CSE test adaptive?
- No — UPSC CSE is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many UPSC CSE mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct UPSC CSE variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 9000 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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