UPSC Prelims
UPSC Prelims 2025 is the first and most competitive stage of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is the gateway to India’s most prestigious government services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS.
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🔹 What is UPSC Prelims?
UPSC Prelims is a screening test designed to shortlist candidates for the UPSC Mains exam. Though it is only qualifying in nature, it’s highly competitive, with over 10 lakh applicants each year.
The exam consists of two objective-type papers:
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General Studies Paper I (marks count for cutoff)
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General Studies Paper II (CSAT) – qualifying paper (33% required)
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🔹 Who Can Apply?
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Nationality: Indian citizens for IAS and IPS; other posts allow certain exceptions.
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Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Age Limit:
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General: 21 to 32 years
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OBC: Up to 35 years
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SC/ST: Up to 37 years
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Attempts Allowed:
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General: 6
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OBC: 9
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SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit)
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🔹 UPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Date
The exam is expected to be held in May or June 2025. The official notification will be released on the UPSC website in February 2025.
🔹 Syllabus Breakdown
Paper I – General Studies:
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History of India and Indian National Movement
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Indian Polity and Governance
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Economic and Social Development
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Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity
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Science & Technology
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Current Affairs
Paper II – CSAT:
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Comprehension and Interpersonal Skills
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Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
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Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation
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