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Mains Examination
The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination is the second stage of the selection process. It consists of nine papers testing various subjects like Essay, General Studies, and Optional subjects. The dedicated preparation covers core subjects like Geography, Polity, Economics, History, and dynamic subjects as environment, Science, and technology.
Prelims Examination
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is the first stage comprising two objective-type papers. General Studies Paper-I covers Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economic and Social Development, Environmental Ecology, and General Science. Paper-II (CSAT) tests comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, and problem-solving.
