The most prestigious pathway to serve the nation and shape its future.
The Civil Services Examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are among the most prestigious and competitive exams. These recruitments offer aspirants a remarkable opportunity to serve the nation, contribute to governance, and play a pivotal role in shaping public policy.
A wide array of services across All India, Group A, and Group B categories.
Although UPSC and APPSC differ in levels, stages, and recruitment scope, their overall structure emphasises knowledge, analytical ability, and personality.
The UPSC Prelims serve as a filtering mechanism. It consists of two objective-type (MCQ) papers.
The written examination consists of 9 papers. 2 are qualifying, and 7 are counted for merit.
| Paper Name | Duration | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A – Compulsory Indian Language | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying |
| Paper B – English Language | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying |
| Paper I – Essay | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper II – General Studies I | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper III – General Studies II | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper IV – General Studies III | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper V – General Studies IV | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper VI – Optional Paper I | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Paper VII – Optional Paper II | 3 hours | 250 | Merit |
| Total (Written) | - | 1750 | - |
The final stage evaluates the aspirant's personality. A panel of experts assesses qualities such as mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgement, ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity.
