Pattern and Structure of examination

The Structure of the Examination

It consists of two successive stages.

1. Civil services Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination.
2. Civil Services Main Examination (Written & Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various services and posts such as Indian Administrative Services.

Preliminary Examination it consists of two papers of objective type. Two papers are

1. General Studies for 200 marks.
2. Civil Services Aptitude Test ( CSAT ) for 200 Marks. Total it consists of 400 marks.

Main Examination

The second and most crucial stage of selThe UPSC interview test for Civil Services Exam is third and final lap of three parts process to evaluate the administrative potential of the candidates in order to find their suitability for joining one of the civil services

ection is the main examination. The number of candidates admitted to the main examination is roughly around 11 to 12 times of approx. number of vacancies existing in a year. It consists of following nine papers

1. 1^st Paper: One of the Indian languages to be selected by candidates from the languages included in the eighth schedule of the constitution.
2. 2^nd Paper: English language paper too is compulsory and is of matriculation standard and qualifying in nature.
3. 3^rd Paper: This is compulsory Essay paper.
4. 4^th & 5^th Paper: These are two various papers on various segments of General studies.
5. 6^th & 7^th Paper: Two papers of chosen first optional subject.
6. 8^th & 9^th Paper: likewise two papers of second optional subject.
7. Total main examination consists of 2000 marks.

Interview Test

The UPSC interview test for Civil Services Exam is third and final lap of three parts process to evaluate the administrative potential of the candidates in order to find their suitability for joining one of the civil services

PCS EXAMINATION is same in all aspects ,only the marks for every paper are 100 each and total marks for mains is 900 marks.