UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026 PDF, Prelims & Mains Pattern

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The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination every year to hire candidates for high-profile positions such as IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS. Candidates who are studying to take Exam 2026 of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 must be familiar with the most recent syllabus and exam format prior to commencing preparation. The UPSC IAS Exam is conducted in three stages – Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test. In accordance with the current UPSC calendar Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on the 24th of May. Prelims Exam 2026 will be conducted on the 24th of May in 2026. The Mains Exam will begin from 21 August 2026.

UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026
Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern, PDF Download
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 * Notification Release Date : 14 January 2026
* Last Date To Apply : 03 February 2026
* Prelims Exam Date : 24 May 2026
* Mains Exam Start Date : 21 August 2026
* Admit Card : Before Exam
* Result Date : To Be Announced

 

UPSC IAS Prelims Syllabus 2026
Paper 1 – General Studies Paper 2 – CSAT
  • Current Events Of National And International Importance
  • History Of India And Indian National Movement
  • Indian And World Geography
  • Indian Polity And Governance
  • Economic And Social Development
  • Environment, Ecology And Climate Change
  • General Science
  • Comprehension
  • Communication Skills
  • Logical Reasoning And Analytical Ability
  • Decision Making And Problem Solving
  • General Mental Ability
  • Basic Numeracy
  • Data Interpretation

 

Note – CSAT Paper is qualifying in nature and candidates must secure at least 33% marks.

 

UPSC IAS Mains Syllabus 2026
Qualifying Papers
Paper A Indian Language
Paper B English
Merit Papers

  • Essay Paper
  • General Studies Paper 1 – History, Culture, Geography And Society
  • General Studies Paper 2 – Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice And International Relations
  • General Studies Paper 3 – Economy, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Environment, Security And Disaster Management
  • General Studies Paper 4 – Ethics, Integrity And Aptitude
  • Optional Subject Paper 1
  • Optional Subject Paper 2

 

UPSC IAS 2026 Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam Pattern
Paper Marks Type
General Studies 1 200 Objective
CSAT 200 Objective
Mains Exam Pattern
Paper  Marks
Essay 250
GS Paper 1 250
GS Paper 2 250
GS Paper 3 250
GS Paper 4 250
Optional Paper 1 250
Optional Paper 2 250
Interview 275

 

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UPSC IAS 2026 Preparation Tips
* Start preparation with NCERT books
* Read newspapers daily for current affairs
* Practice previous year question papers
* Revise notes regularly
* Focus on answer writing practice for Mains
* Attempt mock tests regularly

 

How To Download UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026 PDF
* Visit the official UPSC website* Open the Examination section
* Click on Civil Services Examination
* Open the UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026 PDF link
* Download and save the syllabus PDF for preparation

 

UPSC IAS 2026 Selection Process

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of the following stages:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Examination
  • Interview / Personality Test

 

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