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Preliminary Examination (p.32, Section III Part A)

Paper I (General Studies)

Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Economic and Social Development
Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
General Science

Paper II (qualifying, 33%)

Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (Class X level)
Data interpretation (Class X level)

Main Examination (pp.32-37, Section III Part B)

Paper A (Indian Language) and Paper B (English) - qualifying

Paper I: Essay

Essays on multiple topics

Paper II: General Studies-I

Paper III: General Studies-II

Paper IV: General Studies-III

Paper V: General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Ethics and Human Interface
Attitude
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
Emotional intelligence
Moral thinkers and philosophers
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration
Probity in Governance
Case Studies

Source: UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE: Civil Services Examination, 2026 (04.02.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.