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
Current cycle
CSE 2026
Examination upcomingMain Examination
Main Examination (written)
The written Main Examination is scheduled for 21 to 23 and 29 to 30 August 2026.
View official timetableVerified from Union Public Service Commission on .
Current progress
Exam lifecycle
- 01NotificationCompleted
- 02ApplicationCompleted
- 03PrelimsCompleted
- 04MainsCurrent
- 05InterviewNot announced
- 06Final resultNot announced
Official schedule
Important dates
Practice by test group
UPSC CSE mock tests
Available practice currently covers the two Preliminary papers: GS Paper I and CSAT.
Verified pattern
CSAT (Paper II)
7 checked tests available
- Questions
- 80
- Marks
- 200
- Minutes
- 120
Official-source summaries
Latest UPSC CSE updates
After the exam
Results and next stages
Main written result
Not announcedUPSC has not published a result date for the current cycle.
Personality test schedule
Not announcedPublished only after the written Main result.
Final result
Not announcedNo final-result date is available for CSE 2026.
Study and plan
UPSC CSE resources
Verified overview
About UPSC CSE
UPSC CSE has a Preliminary screening examination followed by the Main written examination and Interview/Personality Test. TakeMockTest currently provides checked practice for the two Preliminary papers: GS Paper I and CSAT.
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?
Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus 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.