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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 |
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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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