CSAT (Prelims) Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry maximum of 400 marks. This exam is only a screening test; the marks obtained in the prelims are only for qualifying for main exam and are not counted for determining final order of merit.
| Prelims Paper | Duration | Questions | Marks |
| Paper I - General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 | 200 |
| Paper II - Aptitude | 2 Hours | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 400 |
In General Studies Paper - II, minimum qualifying marks is 33%. You will be selected for Mains exam based total qualifying marks of General Studies Paper - I.
Civil Services (Mains) Pattern
The pattern has changed from 2013 main examination. The new pattern is:
| # | Paper | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| 2 | Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| 3 | Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| 4 | Paper II | General Studies - I | 250 |
| 5 | Paper III | General Studies - II | 250 |
| 6 | Paper IV | General Studies - III | 250 |
| 7 | Paper V | General Studies - IV | 250 |
| 8 | Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 250 |
| 9 | Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 250 |
| Total | 1750 | ||
| Interview (Personality Test) | 275 | ||
| Grand Total | 2025 |
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