#About UPSC Civil Service Exam
Civil Service Exam: Lets Understand The exam Pattern in a Simple Manner
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Eligibility Criteria
The UPSC exam has specific eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to be eligible to apply. These criteria include:
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit varies based on the category. For General candidates, it is 32 years, for OBC it is 35 years, and for SC/ST it is 37 years.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university to be eligible.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- Number of Attempts: The number of attempts allowed varies based on the category. General candidates can attempt up to 6 times, while OBC/PwBD candidates can attempt up to 9 times, and SC/ST candidates can attempt an unlimited number of times.
Exam Structure
The UPSC exam consists of three stages
Prelims - MCQ
General Studies - Paper I ( 200 Marks )
Civil Service Aptitude Test ( CSAT ) - Paper II ( 200 Marks )
Mains - Written Exam
Qualifying Paper - Paper A ( 300 Marks )
Qualifying Paper - Paper B ( 300 Marks )
Paper I - Essay ( 250 Marks )
Paper II - General Studies - I ( 250 Marks )
Paper III - General Studies - II ( 250 Marks )
Paper IV - General Studies - III ( 250 Marks )
Paper V - General Studies - IV ( 250 Marks )
Paper VI - Optional Subject - Paper 1 ( 250 Marks )
Paper VII - Optional Subject - Paper 2 ( 250 Marks )
Interview
Personality Test ( 275 Marks )
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