UPSC MAINS:

Mains examination the return examination will consist of following papers:

1) Qualifying paper
Paper A: 300 marks
One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate for the language in the earth schedule to the constitution.
Paper B english :: 300 marks

2) Papers to be counted for merit:

• Essay 250 marks
• Paper 2 general studies 1: Indian Heritage, Culture history, geography of the world and Society
• Paper 3: 250 marks
• General studies II:  Institution governed polity Social justice and international relationship
• Paper 4:  General studies III: 250 marks
• General studies III: Economics development biodiversity Technology environment security and disaster management.
• Paper 5: general studies IV : 250 marks
• Ethics, Integrity, and aptitude
• Paper 6: optional paper I : (250 marks)
• Paper 7 optional paper II : (250 marks)

 total return test equal to 1750 marks

Personality marks test 275 marks