UPSC CSE Mains — UPSC Civil Services Examination (Mains)
Essay Writing
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180 min
Duration
33%
Passing Score
About this Exam
UPSC CSE Mains
UPSC CSE Mains is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is a Offline (Pen & Paper — Descriptive) exam for 250 marks with a duration of 180 minutes.
There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by year.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Heritage, Culture, History & Geography | – | 100% |
| Governance, Polity, Constitution & International Relations | – | 100% |
| Economy, Technology, Environment & Disaster Management | – | 100% |
| Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude | – | 100% |
| Essay Writing | 2 | 100% |
| Total | 2 | 500% |