3-stage master ledger · 2,025 total marks
GS I (200M) + CSAT (200M · 33% qualifying)
9 papers · 7 merit + 2 qualifying languages
Interview board · Dholpur House
Mains 1,750 + Interview 275
Prelims negative-marking score simulator
Live · 1/3rd penaltyModel attempt scenarios for GS Paper I and CSAT with official-style marking.
Accuracy 80% · Score 62.3% of paper
Comfortable vs recent Gen cut-offs
Formula: Net = (Correct × 2.00) − (Wrong × 0.667). Illustrative only — confirm marking in the official notification.
Prelims syllabus 2027 · Objective · 400 marks
Two compulsory papers on one day (GS morning, CSAT afternoon). Clear CSAT at 33% and the GS-I category cut-off to reach Mains.
General Studies (GS I)
200 marks · 100 MCQs · 2 hours · AM shift
Your GS-I net score decides the Prelims cut-off. Penalty −0.66 per wrong answer (1/3rd).
Current Events
National and international affairs — politics, economy, summits, schemes, geopolitics, and science breakthroughs.
History of India & National Movement
Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India with emphasis on socio-religious reforms and the freedom struggle (1857–1947).
Indian & World Geography
Physical, social, and economic geography; drainage, monsoon, resources, and industrial locations.
Indian Polity & Governance
Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues, and statutory bodies.
Economic & Social Development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demography, fiscal/monetary policy, inflation, and banking.
Environment, Ecology & Climate
Protected areas, IUCN species, Ramsar sites, UNFCCC, carbon markets, and pollution.
General Science
Space tech, defence systems, biotechnology, AI, nanotechnology, and everyday physics/chemistry.
CSAT (Aptitude Test)
200 marks · 80 MCQs · 2 hours · PM shift · pass ≥ 66
Marks are NOT added to the Prelims cut-off. Penalty −0.83 per wrong answer. Decision-making items typically have no negative marking.
Reading Comprehension
Passages on environment, philosophy, technology, and economy with inference and assumption questions.
Interpersonal Skills
Communication and contextual logical understanding.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Syllogisms, blood relations, seating, directions, family trees, and critical puzzles.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Situational administrative choices (often no negative marks).
General Mental Ability
Coding-decoding, series, analogies, and visual pattern reasoning.
Basic Numeracy (Class X)
Number systems, percentages, ratios, averages, TSD, work-time, permutations, probability.
Data Interpretation (Class X)
Tables, charts, graphs, pie diagrams, and data sufficiency.
Mains scheme 2027 · 9 papers · 1,750 merit marks
GS I — Heritage, History, Society & Geography
250 marks · ~20 questions · 10m & 15m · 3 hours
Counted for merit. Sectional minimum 10% (25/250).
Indian Heritage & Culture
Art forms, literature, architecture; classical dance; Nagara/Dravida/Vesara; Bhakti–Sufi; Buddhist/Jain art.
Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Mid-18th century to 1947; 1857; Swadeshi to Quit India; reformers; revolutionaries; INA.
Post-Independence & World History
Princely integration, linguistic states, land reforms; Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Cold War, decolonisation.
Indian Society
Diversity, women, population, poverty, urbanisation, globalisation, communalism, regionalism, secularism.
Physical & Human Geography
Geomorphology, climatology (monsoon, El Niño), oceanography, resources, industrial location factors.
GS II — Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & IR
250 marks · ~20 questions · 10m & 15m · 3 hours
Counted for merit. Sectional minimum 10% (25/250).
Indian Constitution & Political System
Evolution, features, amendments, Basic Structure; comparison with other democracies.
Federalism & Separation of Powers
Union–State functions, local bodies (73rd/74th), dispute redressal.
Parliament, Legislatures & Executive
Conduct of business, privileges, anti-defection, ministries, pressure groups.
Statutory Bodies & RPA
EC, CAG, UPSC, Finance Commission, NITI Aayog, NHRC, NGT, tribunals; Representation of People Act.
Governance & Social Justice
Welfare schemes, health, education, poverty/hunger, e-governance, Citizen’s Charters, NGOs/SHGs.
International Relations
Neighbourhood, Quad/BRICS/SCO/G20, diaspora, UN/WTO/IMF/World Bank.
GS III — Economy, Agri, S&T, Environment, Security & DM
250 marks · ~20 questions · 10m & 15m · 3 hours
Counted for merit. Sectional minimum 10% (25/250).
Indian Economy & Planning
Growth, employment, inclusive growth, budgeting, resource mobilisation.
Agriculture & Food Security
Cropping patterns, irrigation, MSP, PDS, buffer stocks, food processing, animal rearing.
Infrastructure & Investment Models
Energy (incl. green hydrogen), ports, roads, airports, railways, PPP models.
Science & Technology
Everyday applications, Indian achievements, IT/space/robotics/nano/biotech, IPR.
Environment & Disaster Management
Conservation, pollution, EIA, NDMA, disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Internal Security
Extremism linkages, cyber security, money laundering, borders, organised crime–terror nexus, CAPFs.
GS IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
250 marks · Section A theory + Section B case studies (~120–130M)
Counted for merit. Case studies test dilemma resolution and constitutional morality.
Ethics & Human Interface
Essence, determinants, consequences; human values; role of family, society, education.
Attitude & Civil Service Values
Integrity, impartiality, objectivity, empathy, compassion toward weaker sections.
Emotional Intelligence & Thinkers
EI in administration; Western and Indian moral philosophers.
Probity in Governance
RTI, codes of ethics/conduct, Citizen’s Charters, work culture, corruption challenges.
Section B Case Studies
Real-world administrative dilemmas applying ethical frameworks.
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