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please mention whether 10+3+2 pattern is enough for upsc

UPSC comprises of three sections Preliminary Examination which covers objective type questions, Mains which is subjective type questions and personal interview questions. Also candidate should be Indian and must possess a graduation degree from a recognised university. For eligibility part, aspirant’s age limit should be between 19 to 40 years. Relaxation is also given for SC/ST candidates of 2 years as per the government norms.

** Pattern for UPSC examination

--> Paper - I
Language -300 Marks
Candidate can take any Modern Indian language but this paper is of qualifying nature

--> Paper - II
English -300 Marks
This paper is of qualifying nature

--> Paper - III
Essay - 250 Marks

Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice

--> Paper-IV
General Studies-I 250 Marks
(Indian Heritage and Culture,
History and Geography of the World and Society)

--> Paper-V
General Studies -II: 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

--> Paper-VI
General Studies -III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

--> Paper-VII
General Studies -IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Marks carried by General Studies was 4X 250=1000