Indicative pattern
Indicative pattern for rehearsal — official details vary by notification. Verify before your exam.
Source: Indicative pattern compiled from recent notifications. Verify with the official notification before your exam. (2026)
Qualifying aptitude paper of the Civil Services Prelims (33% needed).
Conducted by: Union Public Service CommissionOfficial website
80
Questions
200
Marks
2h
Time
-0.83
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Pattern v2026.1
80 questions · 200 marks · 2h
Quantitative Aptitude
+2.5 / -0.83General Intelligence & Reasoning
+2.5 / -0.83Indicative pattern for rehearsal — official details vary by notification. Verify before your exam.
Source: Indicative pattern compiled from recent notifications. Verify with the official notification before your exam. (2026)
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