UPSC Mains Pattern-2024

Paper Subject Duration Total marks

Paper A Compulsory Indian language 3 hours 300 (Qualifying)
Paper B English 3 hours 300 (Qualifying)
Paper I Essay 3 hours 250
General Studies I – Indian Heritage & Culture, History &
Paper II 3 hours 250
Geography of the World & Society
General Studies II – Governance, Constitution, Welfare
Paper III 3 hours 250
Initiatives, Social Justice & International Relations
General Studies III – Technology, Economic
Paper IV Development, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Security & 3 hours 250
Disaster Management
Paper V General Studies IV – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude 3 hours 250
Paper VI Optional Subject – Paper I 3 hours 250
Paper VII Optional Subject – Paper II 3 hours 250
PT Personality
By UPSC Board Team at Delhi 30-50 Minute 275
Test. (Interview)
Total 2025