Published On : 4th February 2026
UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Syllabus 2026 - Check Now
Exam Conducting Authority
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 तीन चरणों में आयोजित होती है:
Preliminary Exam, Main Exam और Interview (Personality Test).
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UPSC IAS / IFS Exam Pattern 2026
Stage 1 : Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Stage 2 : Main Examination (Written)
Stage 3 : Personality Test / Interview
UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus
UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus
• Current events of national & international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)
• Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy
• Economic and Social Development – Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change
• General Science
Paper-II : CSAT (200 Marks – Qualifying)
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills & communication
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making & problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (Class X level)
• Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables)
👉 Note: CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum required)
UPSC Main Examination Syllabus
Qualifying Papers
Optional Subject (For IAS & IFS)
• Any one optional subject (Paper-I & Paper-II)
• Total Marks: 500
Personality Test / Interview
• Assessment of mental alertness
• Leadership qualities
• Intellectual integrity
• Social traits and interest in current affairs
❓ UPSC IAS / IFS Syllabus FAQs
Q1. Is CSAT compulsory in UPSC Prelims?
👉 Yes, CSAT is compulsory but qualifying in nature.
Q2. Is syllabus same for IAS and IFS Prelims?
👉 Yes, Prelims syllabus is common for both.
Q3. How many papers are there in UPSC Mains?
👉 Total 9 papers (including qualifying papers).
Disclaimer: This syllabus is provided for informational purposes only.
Candidates must verify the complete and latest syllabus from the
official UPSC notification.