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UPSC Exam Pattern 2023 for IAS Prelims, Mains & Interview

UPSC Exam Pattern 2023

UPSC Exam Pattern 2023: To prepare for the UPSC CSE 2023 Exam, candidates must understand the comprehensive UPSC Exam Pattern 2023. The exam will be conducted in the following three stages:

Stage Name of Stage Type of Paper
Stage I Preliminary (Prelims) Exam – Selection of candidates for the Stage II Objective Type Papers
Stage II Mains Exam Conventional Type Papers
Stage III Personality Test 

To appear on the merit list of the UPSC CSE 2023 Result, every candidate must successfully clear all three of the UPSC CSE Exam stages. Read below for the complete information on each and every stage.

Read more: UPSC Notification 2023

UPSC Exam Pattern Prelims Stage I

Paper Subject Name Maximum Marks Time Duration
Paper I General Studies I 200 2 hrs
Paper II General Studies II 200 2 hrs
Note:

  • Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions) and each will be two hours in duration. 
  • The General Studies Paper-II of the UPSC CSE 2023 will be a qualifying paper with 33% minimum qualifying marks. 
  • The UPSC IAS question papers will be set both in English and Hindi.

Read about: UPSC Mains Syllabus

UPSC Exam Pattern Negative Marking Rule

There will be a one-third (1/3rd) penalty or Negative Marking of the marks assigned to that question, for wrong answers marked by a candidate in Stage I or objective-type question papers.

Read more: UPSC Calendar 2023

UPSC Exam Pattern Mains Stage II

The following papers will be included in the UPSC CSE 2023 Mains Written Examination:

Qualifying Papers
Paper Subject Name Maximum Marks Time Duration
Paper A The candidate chosen one of the Indian Language from Languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution 300 3 hrs
Paper B English 300 3 hrs
Papers to be Counted for Merit
Paper I Essay 250 3 hrs
Paper II General Studies I  250 3 hrs
Paper III General Studies II 250 3 hrs
Paper IV General Studies III 250 3 hrs
Paper V General Studies IV 250 3 hrs
Paper VI Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 3 hrs
Paper VII Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 3 hrs
Sub Total (Written Test) 1750
Personality Test / Interview 275
Grand Total 2025

Read about: UPSC Prelims Syllabus

UPSC Exam Pattern Personality Test Stage III

After clearing the written examination, the candidate faces a Personality Test in which most questions are based on general interests topics. The purpose of the interview round or personality test is for a Board of knowledgeable and objective UPSC observers to examine if the candidate is suitable for a career in public service.

Read about: UPSC Syllabus

UPSC Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

Q. Will there be a UPSC exam in 2023?

Ans. Yes, On May 28, 2023, the UPSC CSE exam will take place.

Q. How can I prepare for CSE 2023?

Ans. UPSC CSE is a comprehensive examination. For the preparation of this exam, candidates should be aware of the UPSC CSE exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. This exam takes at least one year to complete all the important parts of the syllabus. 

Q. When will IAS form come in 2023?

Ans. On 1st February 2023, UPSC will release the UPSC CSE 2023 notification on their official website and the application form will also be released on February 1, 2023, and the last date for the application will be 21st February 2023.

Q. How many months of current affairs are UPSC 2023?

Ans. For the civil service examination, UPSC does not specify a certain time limit for covering current affairs. However, aspirants can prepare for at least one year (from May 2022 onwards to April/May month of  2023) of current affairs thoroughly.

Read more: UPSC Optional Subjects

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FAQs

Will there be a UPSC exam in 2023?

Yes, On May 28, 2023, the UPSC CSE exam will take place.

How can I prepare for CSE 2023?

UPSC CSE is a comprehensive examination. For the preparation of this exam, candidates should be aware of the UPSC CSE exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. This exam takes at least one year to complete all the important parts of the syllabus.

When will IAS form come in 2023?

On 1st February 2023, UPSC released the UPSC CSE 2023 notification on their official website and the application form is also released on February 1, 2023, and the last date for the application is 21st February 2023.

How many months current affairs UPSC 2023?

For the civil service examination, UPSC does not specify a certain time limit for covering current affairs. However, aspirants can prepare for at least one year (from may 2022 onwards to April/May month of  2023) of current affairs thoroughly.

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