GS Paper I
8 checked tests available
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 200
- Minutes
- 120
Civil Services
UPSC CSE
Union Public Service Commission: Civil Services Examination
- Checked tests
- 15
- Test groups
- 2
- Pattern
- CSE 2026
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UPSC CSE mock tests
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CSAT (Paper II)
7 checked tests available
- Questions
- 80
- Marks
- 200
- Minutes
- 120
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About UPSC CSE
Union Public Service Commission: Civil Services Examination is conducted in 2 stages: GS Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes) and CSAT (Paper II) (80 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 15 syllabus-checked practice tests for UPSC CSE. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.
Frequently asked questions
What is UPSC CSE?
UPSC CSE stands for Union Public Service Commission: Civil Services Examination and is an entrance examination in the Civil Services group. It is conducted in 2 stages (GS Paper I, CSAT (Paper II)), each with its own paper and marking scheme.
How many stages does UPSC CSE have?
UPSC CSE is conducted in 2 stages: GS Paper I, CSAT (Paper II). Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.
What is the UPSC CSE GS Paper I exam pattern?
GS Paper I has 100 questions worth 200 marks in 120 minutes, covering History of India and Indian National Movement (15 questions, 30 marks), Indian and World Geography (15 questions, 30 marks), Indian Polity and Governance (15 questions, 30 marks), Economic and Social Development (15 questions, 30 marks), Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change (12 questions, 24 marks), General Science (13 questions, 26 marks), Current events of national and international importance (15 questions, 30 marks).
Is this UPSC CSE pattern up to date?
The figures on this page describe the UPSC CSE pattern for the CSE 2026 cycle and were last checked on 5 August 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.
Does this mock test cover the official UPSC CSE syllabus?
The UPSC CSE tests here are built to the sections the official GS Paper I pattern names (7 sections), and each is checked against that pattern before it is published. Granular topic labels beneath those sections are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.
What is the age limit and qualification for UPSC CSE?
A candidate must be 21 to 32 years old as on 1 August 2026 and must hold a graduate degree from a university incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature, or an equivalent recognised qualification. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. General/EWS candidates get 6 attempts, OBC gets 9, and SC/ST candidates have no attempt limit.