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UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Syllabus - GS Paper I and CSAT
UPSC's CSE 2026 notification sets two Prelims papers of 200 marks and two hours each. Paper II needs 33% to qualify, and wrong answers lose one-third of the marks.
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Prelims pattern
| Paper | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (General Studies) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II (qualifying) | 200 | 2 hours |
Topics (our summary)
| Paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Current events; history of India and the national movement; Indian and world geography; polity and governance; economic and social development; environment, biodiversity and climate change; general science |
| Paper II | Comprehension; interpersonal and communication skills; logical reasoning and analysis; decision making; general mental ability; basic numeracy; check the notification for the rest |
Rules
- Paper II needs at least 33% to qualify
- Each wrong answer loses one-third of that question's marks
- A blank answer carries no penalty
Check the notification for the Main exam syllabus.
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