Main Examination – NEW PATTERN
COMPLETE GUIDE TO PRELIMS 
The written examination will consist of the following papers:
Qualifying Papers:
Paper‐ A
(One of the Indian Language to be selected by the
candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth
Schedule to the Constitution). 300 Marks
Paper‐ B
English 300 Marks
Papersto be counted for merit
Paper-I
Essay 250 Marks
Paper-II
General Studies–I 250Marks
(Indian Heritage and Culture,
History and Geography of the World
and Society)
Paper-III
General Studies –II 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution,
Polity, Social Justice and
International relations)
Paper-IV
General Studies –III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development,
Bio-diversity, Environment, Security
and Disaster Management)
Paper-V
General Studies –IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude FOR BOOK)
Paper-VI
Optional Subject -
Candidates can choose only one optional instead of two, and there will be two papers from a single optional (Paper VI and Paper VII); Also only students who have graduated with language as a major subject can chose that language literature as their optional. i.e., people with BE, MBBS or B.Sc., BA (History) can not opt for English/Kannada/Tamil/Telugu or any other language as their optional for mains)
Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 Marks
Paper-VII
Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks
Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks
Personality Test 275 Marks.
Grand Total 2025 Marks
To Download Official UPSC Notification Regarding Changes to Mains exam CLICK HERE
Must Read Books For New Pattern:
1) India 2013
2) Economic Survey 2012-2013
4) Ideology And Politics in Modern India
5) India‘s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra
6) Pratiyogita Darpan General Studies: Indian Economy
7) Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations 3rd Edition
10) India After Gandhi : The History of the World
For More Details:
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But, some people might be preparing for more than a year or two, keeping them in mind do you think UPSC will eliminate optionals right from this year only?? I am very worried about this, I wish the optionals are removed this year itself.
Ya it will be good if they introduce changes without any further delay. It will be level playing field for every aspirant.
the changed syllabus looks interesting! thnx 4 sharing it.but i was wondering where will they fit in international relations and foreign affairs in d new scheme….
thanks
this is not even close to what Nigvekar Committee recommends….if there is prelims with objective type questions then why they’ll keep same in mains? & where is GS paper 2 contents of previous syllabus? India & world etc things?
I feel mains will be wholy descriptive
VERY GOOD PATTERN THANKS
by reducing the optionals from 2 to 1 has reduced a lot of burden ..so that we can concentrate lot on the 4 G.S papers …. the 4th G.S paper syllabus seems really interesting …n thanks for the the new pattern
well change,but there is need of regional language because officer want to work in regional level except I.F.S.
Better
Good
it is a huze changes i am so happy thanks………….
well helpfull thanks for introducing theise
all is well..
the new changed syllabus is a wise step in selecting the right candidate.i wish english paper was included in the ranking marks.
My aim is ips
the new changes have taken down the burden from us that make us enable to concentrate more only on one optional subject, thank! thanks a Lot!!!!!!!
i m confuse in paper 1st. pls expain dat.
but why neg3etive morking.
I will try
Its good….but i ve one doubt about optionals basically i am ECE student whch subject i ve to take”is my optional belongs to ECE or our wish to choose?”
Thanx you a lot for this sharing and UPSC forum as it would eradicate a lot of burden and complicatîon for CSE future aspirants now it for the time being the pupil who ought to crack this very prestigious examination (including I), would have to focus on a single subject for optional there will nothing be left behind the scene.
I here welcomes all the future and past CSE aspirants to share and discuss data relating to this prestigious exam. be free to share as ”nothing is for free” so help me out of it and leave your queries if you had any i will try my best to sort it out.
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