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UPSC Mains

UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases – a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers.

UPSC Mains Eligibility Criteria

UPSC  Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age.

Category wise UPSC  age limit, relaxation and maximum attempts-

1. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts.
2. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts.
3. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
4. Physically Disabled: 32 years + 10 years; Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability(EWS category)- 9 attempts & SC/ST unlimited attempts.
5. Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST); Number of attempts depends on the reserved category.
6. Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years, if Gen/OBC OR 5 years, if SC/ST)
7. Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST)

UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

In reference to the UPSC Exam Pattern, the following points should be kept in mind while appearing for IAS Exam :

• It is mandatory for all the candidates to appear for both the exams viz General Studies and CSAT to qualify for the Mains.
• The score obtained in the Prelims will not be added to the final score. UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 will be just for screening purposes.
• The question paper of Prelims will be bilingual. It will have questions written both in Hindi and English Language.
• There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for every incorrect answer in both papers.