UPSC Civil Services Prelims

GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each.

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UPSC CSE exam at a glance

180
Questions
240
Minutes total
2
Sections
50
Variants

UPSC CSE section breakdown

Sample question

Article 21 of the Constitution provides for:

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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), CSAT (80 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes.
Does UPSC CSE have negative marking?
Yes — UPSC CSE carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer.
How is UPSC CSE scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 200. UPSC Prelims (out of 200).
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What is the difficulty level of UPSC CSE?
UPSC CSE is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. GS Paper I (100 × 2 marks) + CSAT (80 × 2.5). 180 total. -1/3 negative. 2 hours each.

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