UPSC CSE Syllabus 2026
The UPSC CSE (UPSC Civil Services Examination) syllabus is organised around the exam pattern: Three stages: Preliminary (objective), Mains (descriptive, nine papers) and Personality Test (interview).
Prelims — General Studies Paper I
- Current Events
- History of India
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian Polity
- Economic & Social Development
- Environmental Ecology
Prelims — CSAT Paper II
- Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
- Decision Making
- Basic Numeracy
Mains
- Essay
- General Studies I–IV
- Optional Subject Paper I & II
- Language Papers