Clearing the UPSC Civil Service Prelims examination is the first crucial step towards securing a job in the civil services of the country. It requires a minimum mark to advance to the mains, and subsequently, a certain cut-off in the mains to receive an invitation for the UPSC interview. This article provides an overview of the UPSC Civil Service Prelims examination pattern and highlights the topics that candidates need to focus on. These topics are typically static in nature, with very little possibility of change, unlike dynamic topics covered in the UPSC Civil Service exam.
This guide will be extremely beneficial to those preparing for the IAS Exam .
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Candidates are recommended to kickstart their preparation by attempting
UPSC Previous Year Question Papers
immediately!
To enhance your preparation for the upcoming exam, consider the following resources:
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The prelims exam is an objective type exam featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It consists of two papers. The details are as follows:
| Exam | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration | MCQs | Negative Marking |
| General Studies Paper I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | Yes | Yes |
| General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours | Yes | Yes |
The CSAT paper is a qualifying one, and candidates must score a minimum of 33%. Only marks in the GS paper I will be considered for the cut-off required for the UPSC mains.
To succeed in the IAS prelims exam, candidates need to memorize certain topics. A combination of good memory and analytical skills can effectively help crack the UPSC exam.
This guide provides a list of topics that candidates need to memorize to clear the IAS prelims.
