UPSC CSE Prelims New Date 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed its prelims exam from May 26 to June 16 due to general elections. The UPSC will conduct the IAS written examination in two sessions, i.e., general studies and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). The morning session's General Studies paper will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and the afternoon session's CSAT will be scheduled to take place from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Pattern
The first stage of the recruitment process is the prelims exam where the marks scored in the GS paper will be used to select the candidates for the mains examination and the CSAT exam will be qualifying in nature, where the candidates need to score 33% marks. Check the table below for UPSC prelims exam pattern
| UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Paper | Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Studies I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern
The second stage of the recruitment process is the mains examination. The exam will be conducted over 5 days and consist of 9 papers, of which 2 will be qualifying in nature and the marks scored in the remaining seven papers will be used to prepare the final merit list. The time allowed to attempt each paper is 3 hours. Check the table below for UPSC Mains exam pattern
| UPSC Mains Exam Pattern | ||
| Name of Paper | Subject Name | Maximum Marks |
| Paper A | Compulsory Indian language | 300 |
| Paper B | English | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional I | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional II | 250 |
UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024
The UPSC syllabus 2024 covers a wide range of topics and subtopics, with the aim of evaluating the candidate's knowledge, analytical abilities, and comprehension of numerous topics pertaining to foreign politics, governance, society, and the economy.
| Name of Paper | Subject Name |
| Paper-I | Current events of national and international importance, History of India and the Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc., General Science. |
| Paper-II | Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, including communication, Logical reasoning and analytical ability. Decision-making and problem-solving General mental ability, Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. - Class X level). |
UPSC IAS Preparation Strategy
Each year, approximately 1000 candidates are selected from among the lakhs of applicants who take the Civil Services Examination (CSE). It is advised to candidates to begin their exam preparation as soon as possible. Check out some of the preparation strategies for beginners as shared by the experts.
Creating a Study Plan
It is recommended that, before starting the preparation, candidates create their study plan. THe candidates should make their daily, weekly and monthly plan to cover all the topics of each subject
Setting Achievable Goals
Make achievable targets for each day, week, and month, and break up your subject syllabus into easy to manage portions. Using this method will enable you to monitor your development effectively and maintain motivation.
Choose Right Study Material
It is important to choose the right study material for the preparation. Choose the reference books and textbooks that toppers and former UPSC selected candidates recommend. Make sure you have a well-balanced selection of books covering both static and current affairs.
Also Check,
| UPSC Syllabus 2024 |
| UPSC CSAT Syllabus |
| UPSC IAS Preparation Strategy for Beginners |
| UPSC Previous Year Question Paper |
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