UPSC Civil Services Examination Mock Test 2026
How to practice for UPSC Civil Services Examination?
What is the UPSC Civil Services Examination Exam Pattern?
Preliminary Examination
prelims • Weightage: 0
General Studies Paper-I
Questions
100
Duration
120 Min
Marks
200
Negative
-0.66
General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)
Questions
80
Duration
120 Min
Marks
200
Negative
-0.83
Main Examination (Written)
mains • Weightage: 1750
Paper A (Indian Language)
Questions
1
Duration
180 Min
Marks
300
Negative
None
Paper B (English)
Questions
1
Duration
180 Min
Marks
300
Negative
None
Paper I (Essay)
Questions
2
Duration
180 Min
Marks
250
Negative
None
Paper II to V (General Studies I - IV)
Questions
80
Duration
720 Min
Marks
1000
Negative
None
Paper VI & VII (Optional Subject Paper 1 & 2)
Questions
16
Duration
360 Min
Marks
500
Negative
None
Personality Test (Interview)
interview • Weightage: 275
Board Interview
Questions
1
Duration
35 Min
Marks
275
Negative
None
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 120 Minutes with 100 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice UPSC Civil Services Examination Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of UPSC Civil Services Examination. This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Preliminary Examination · General Studies Paper-I
General Awareness
Preliminary Examination · General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)
General Awareness
Main Examination (Written) · Paper II to V (General Studies I - IV)
General Awareness
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
UPSC Civil Services Examination Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the UPSC Civil Services Examination syllabus for 2026?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination syllabus covers 11 subjects: Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change, General Science, CSAT: Comprehension & Interpersonal Skills, CSAT: Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, CSAT: Decision Making and Problem Solving, CSAT: Basic Numeracy & Data Interpretation (Class X level). The exam has 100 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
UPSC Civil Services Examination Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 100 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| Total | 100 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +2 correct · -0.66 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Examination Syllabus
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
- Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
- General Science
- CSAT: Comprehension & Interpersonal Skills
- CSAT: Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- CSAT: Decision Making and Problem Solving
- CSAT: Basic Numeracy & Data Interpretation (Class X level)
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Yes. UPSC Civil Services Examination deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Civil Services Examination
The candidate must be between 21 and 32 years of age as of August 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
General category candidates are allowed 6 attempts until the age of 32.
A candidate must hold a degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification.
Yes, there is a penalty of 1/3rd (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question for every wrong answer.
