Civil Services Main Examination (CSE Mains) Exam Blueprint

CSE Mains

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

2Languages

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Exam Domains

1 Essay Writing 14%

2 General Studies I -- History, Geography & Society 14%

3 General Studies II -- Polity, Governance & International Relations 14%

4 General Studies III -- Economy, Environment, Technology & Security 14%

5 General Studies IV -- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude 14%

6 Optional Paper I 15%

7 Optional Paper II 15%

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required on exam day: Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or driving licence. Admit card (hall ticket) is mandatory and must be downloaded from the UPSC OTR portal before the exam.

RenewalNot required

PrerequisitesMust qualify UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) in the same year. Same citizenship and educational eligibility as Prelims. (recommended)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi

Official Study Resources

websiteUPSC Official Website (free)

websiteUPSC Previous Year Question Papers (free)

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