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UPSC Prelims (IAS) Syllabus 2026 - Official Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Topics

UPSC · सिलेबस · पोस्ट की तारीख: 09 नव॰ 2026 · अपडेट 09 नव॰ 2026

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UPSC Prelims (IAS) (UPSC) official syllabus and exam pattern - Prelims GS Paper I: 200 marks, 120 minutes. Negative marking, subject-wise topics and selection process from the official notification.

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This page gives the official exam pattern and syllabus of UPSC Prelims (IAS) (UPSC). Every number and topic here is taken from the official notification or syllabus published by the exam body - the source links are given at the end. Always match with the latest official notification before the exam.

Exam pattern at a glance

  • Prelims GS Paper I: 200 marks, 120 minutes
  • Prelims GS Paper II (CSAT): 200 marks, 120 minutes

Prelims GS Paper I

  • Pattern: 200 marks, 120 minutes
  • Negative marking: 1/3 of the question's marks for each wrong answer
  • Note: Mains shortlisting on Paper I marks (if Paper II is qualified).

General Studies

  • syllabus
  • 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, biodiversity and climate change
  • General Science

Prelims GS Paper II (CSAT)

  • Pattern: 200 marks, 120 minutes
  • Negative marking: 1/3 of the question's marks for each wrong answer
  • Note: Qualifying - minimum 33%.

CSAT

  • syllabus
  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (Class 10 level)
  • Data interpretation (Class 10 level)

Selection process

Prelims (screening), Mains (written), Personality Test. Prelims marks do not count in the final merit.

Not given in the official notification

  • Number of questions per paper is not printed in the UPSC notification

We do not guess these numbers. Check the latest official notification.

Practise free

  • Free mock tests and real previous year papers of this exam: https://www.publicnaukri.com/tests/exam/upsc-prelims

Official source

  • https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CSP-2026-Engl-060226Rev.pdf

चयन प्रक्रिया

Prelims (screening), Mains (written), Personality Test. Prelims marks do not count in the final merit.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims (IAS)?

Prelims GS Paper I: 1/3 of the question's marks for each wrong answer.

What is the selection process of UPSC Prelims (IAS)?

Prelims (screening), Mains (written), Personality Test. Prelims marks do not count in the final merit.

Where can I practise UPSC Prelims (IAS) questions for free?

On PublicNaukri: https://www.publicnaukri.com/tests/exam/upsc-prelims - free mock tests and real previous year papers.

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