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UPSC Physics Previous Year Question Papers - Download PDF For Free Here

UPSC Physics Previous Years Question Papers will help aspirants prepare in a more constructive path for the subject. Solving UPSC Physics Previous Year Question Papers will help them evaluate their speed, accuracy, time management and the topics they need to focus on for their UPSC IAS Exam. IAS Physics Optional Subject has Paper 1 and Paper 2 in UPSC Mains. Each paper is 250 marks with a total of 500 marks. The time allotted is 3 Hours. We have compiled Previous year’s papers PDF of 13 years for UPSC Mains Physics Optional Subject, which will help aspirants ace the subject preparations and get familiar with the paper pattern. Candidates can also improvise their preparation strategy by enrolling in Testbook’s Flagship UPSC CSE Coaching classes.

Have a look at the UPSC Physics Optional Syllabus here.

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Aspirants can find below the official PDF of the Previous year’s Papers Topic Wise for UPSC Mains Physics Optional Subject.

Year  UPSC Physics Optional Question Paper Download Links
2022 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2022 Mains Physics Paper 1
2022 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2022 Mains Physics Paper 2
2021 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2021 Mains Physics Paper 1
2021 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2021 Mains Physics Paper 2
2020 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2020 Mains Physics Paper 1
2020 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2020 Mains Physics Paper 2
2019 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2019 Mains Physics Paper 1
2019 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2019 Mains Physics Paper 2
2018 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2018 Mains Physics Paper 1
2018 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2018 Mains Physics Paper 2
2017 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2017 Mains Physics Paper 1
2017 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2017 Mains Physics Paper 2
2016 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2016 Mains Physics Paper 1
2016 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2016 Mains Physics Paper 2
2015 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2015 Mains Physics Paper 1
2015 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2015 Mains Physics Paper 2
2014 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2014 Mains Physics Paper 1
2014 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2014 Mains Physics Paper 2
2013 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2013 Mains Physics Paper 1
2013 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2013 Mains Physics Paper 2
2012 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2012 Mains Physics Paper 1
2012 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2012 Mains Physics Paper 2
2011 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2011 Mains Physics Paper 1
2011 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2011 Mains Physics Paper 2
2010 Physics Paper I UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2010 Mains Physics Paper 1
2010 Physics Paper II UPSC IAS Previous Year Paper 2010 Mains Physics Paper 2

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UPSC Physics Optional Paper Pattern

The UPSC Physics is an optional paper in the mains exam. Candidates can appear for the main exam only if they qualify for the prelims.

  • Candidates choosing Physics as their optional subject will have to appear for two optional papers.
  • Each paper will be of 250 marks each.
  • Subjective-Type of questions will be asked in the UPSC Physics Optional Papers.
  • The paper will be available in both Hindi and English.
  • There will be a total of 3 hours allotted to the candidates for solving the paper.
Mains Paper Name  Optional Paper Total Marks
Paper 6 Physics Optional Paper 1 250 marks
Paper 7 Physics Optional Paper 2 250 marks
Total 1750 marks

Check out UPSC Exam Pattern in detail here.

Importance of UPSC Physics Previous Year Question Papers for Paper

  • The UPSC Physics Previous Year Question Papers for Paper will help the candidates know how much they have prepared and how much more preparation is needed
  • The question sets are specially designed by the panel of experts which will help the candidates know the type of questions, difficulty level, and much more about the actual paper
  • Candidates must also know how to work under pressure along with time management which can be tested by attempting these papers.
  • This shall help candidates improve their speed as well. Speed and accuracy play a major role in competitive exams as numerous questions are to be solved in a short span of time.

We hope these UPSC Physics Previous Year Question Papers prove helpful in your exam preparation. For more information about test series, live classes, detailed notes and to know about several other government exam candidates can download the Testbook App

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