UPSC Syllabus 2026 Released for Prelims, Mains & Interview – Download PDF
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the UPSC Syllabus 2026 Released for Prelims, Mains & Interview – Download PDF for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 / IAS Exam |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A & B Services |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Type | Prelims: Objective (MCQ); Mains: Descriptive |
| Total Questions (Prelims) | GS Paper 1: 100; CSAT: 80 |
| Total Marks | Prelims: 400 (qualifying); Mains + Interview: 2025 (merit) |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 2 hours each paper; Mains: 3 hours per paper |
| Negative Marking | Yes in Prelims (1/3 marks deducted for wrong answers) |
| Selection Process | Prelims (screening) + Mains (written) + Interview/Personality Test |
| Exam Language | English/Hindi (Prelims & Mains); Optional regional languages for some papers |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Paper/Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper 1 (GS-1) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT - Qualifying) | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 180 | 400 | 4 Hours |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 1 | Essay | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Studies 1 | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | General Studies 2 | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 3 | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 4 (Ethics) | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 6 | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 250 | 3 Hours |
| Total (Merit) | 1750 | - |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Polity | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikant |
| History | India's Struggle for Independence / Spectrum Modern History | Bipan Chandra / Rajiv Ahir |
| Geography | Certificate Physical & Human Geography / NCERTs | G.C. Leong / Class 6-12 |
| Economy | Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh |
| Current Affairs | The Hindu / PT 365 / Monthly Magazines | Various |
| Ethics | Lexicon for Ethics | Chronicle / Niraj Kumar |
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