UPSC Civil Services 2026 syllabus overview for Prelims and Mains with official UPSC notification reference.
| Exam | UPSC Civil Services Examination |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Category | UPSC |
Prelims: GS Paper I & CSAT. Mains: 9 papers including Essay, GS I–IV, Optional, Language.
History
Geography
Polity
Economy
Environment
Science
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Logical Reasoning
Numeracy
Essay
Ethics
Governance
IR
Internal Security
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| Published on | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Last updated | 15 May 2026 |
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