UPSC Civil Services Examination
UPSC CSE Prelims — GS Paper-I (merit): 100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, −0.66 per wrong; CSAT Paper-II (qualifying, 33%): 80 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, −0.83 per wrong.
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UPSC CSE GS Paper I
Comprehensive preparation for GS Paper I with mock tests and previous year papers
UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 2026
The UPSC CSE is conducted in 2 papers. Together the papers carry 180 questions for 400 marks. Every EduJha mock test for UPSC CSE is built on this exact official pattern — the same question count, marks, duration and marking scheme — so your practice mirrors the real exam, with detailed solutions and performance analytics after each attempt.
UPSC CSE GS Paper I
100
200
2 hours
+2 / −0.67
Each correct answer carries 2 marks. 0.67 mark is deducted for every wrong answer, so accuracy matters.
UPSC CSE CSAT Paper II qualifying
80
200
2 hours
+2.5 / −0.83
Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks. 0.83 mark is deducted for every wrong answer, so accuracy matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about pattern, scoring, language availability, and best preparation strategy for your exam.
What is included in UPSC CSE mock tests on EduJha?
You get exam-pattern based tests, detailed solutions, bilingual support (where available), performance analytics, time tracking, and previous year papers.
How should I prepare for UPSC CSE?
Start with previous year papers to understand the pattern, then take topic-wise and full-length mock tests. Analyze solutions and repeat weaker topics.
Are UPSC CSE tests bilingual?
Most tests are available in Hindi and English. Where applicable, questions provide both language versions.
How are scores calculated in UPSC CSE?
Scoring follows official exam rules for total marks, duration, and negative marking (if applicable). Your dashboard shows accuracy, speed, and topic-wise performance.
How many UPSC CSE tests should I attempt?
Attempt at least 10–15 full-length mocks and multiple sectional tests. Use analytics to focus on low-accuracy topics.