Following papers are included in the main examination: 1. Paper I- It is on one Indian language which is to be selected by the candidate and is of 300 marks. 2. Paper II- the second paper is of English and carries 30 marks. 3. Paper III- paper three is of the essay section and carries 200 marks. 4. Paper IV and V- both the papers are of 300 marks and on general studies. 5. Paper VI to IX- these are optional papers selected by the candidate. Two papers are to be selected with each carrying 300 marks. The duration of each paper is 3 hours