The UPSC has revised the pattern of Civil Services Main examination from 2013.

Now there are 7+2=9 papers to be answered in the main examination and all them are of descriptive type.

Paper – I

Essay - 250 marks.

Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice

Paper – II

Language - 300 marks.

Candidate can choose any Modern Indian language.

Paper –III

English - 300marks.

Paper – IV

General Studies – I 250 marks. (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper - V

General Studies – II 250 marks.

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper – VI

General Studies –III 250 marks.

(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper – VII

General Studies – IV 250 marks

(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) marks carried by General Studies was4×250=1000

Paper – VIII

Optional Subject – Paper 1 - 250 Marks.

Paper – IX

Optional Subject – paper II – 250 marks

Sub Total (Written test) 2350 Marks

Marks of English and Language will not be counted so total marks for Written exam will be 2350 MINUS 600 = 1750 Marks

UPSC Mains Structure of the Examination