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UPSC CBI DSP LDCE Previous Year Question Papers
CBI (Deputy Superintendent of Police) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
Union Public Service Commission3 papers · 2023–2023Verified 10 Oct 2026
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About UPSC CBI DSP LDCE
UPSC holds this limited departmental examination to fill Deputy Superintendent of Police posts in the Central Bureau of Investigation from among departmental Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors of CBI. The 2023 examination was held in Delhi on 16 and 17 March 2024 for 23 tentative vacancies (UR-18, SC-03, ST-02). Candidates who qualify the three written papers take Physical Standard Tests conducted by CBI, then a 200-mark UPSC personality test.
Eligibility (summary)
Four years of regular service on 1 January 2023 as Sub-Inspector (Pay Level 7) or Inspector (Pay Level 8) in CBI with a clean record, graduation from a recognised university, and age below 40 years on 01.01.2023 (relaxable by up to five years for SC/ST), per the 2023 Rules. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
Paper I General Aptitude Test (objective), Paper II English (qualifying, descriptive) and Paper III Criminal Law (descriptive)
- 2
Physical Standard Tests
Physical standards checked by CBI for candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination
- 3
Personality Test/Interview
200-mark interview by UPSC for candidates who qualify the Physical Standard Tests
General StudiesNumerical Ability and Computer ProficiencyConstitution of IndiaEnglish (Essay, Comprehension, Précis, Grammar)Criminal Law (IPC, Evidence Act, DSPE Act, Arms Act, CrPC, Prevention of Corruption Act, IT Act, PMLA, Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, CVC Act)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Paper I General Aptitude Test: objective, 120 questions set bilingually in Hindi and English, 300 marks (General Studies 150, Numerical Ability & Computer Proficiency 75, Constitution of India 75), 2 hours, without negative marking. Paper II English (qualifying): descriptive, 5 questions, 200 marks (Essay 80; comprehension, précis, grammar 120), 3 hours, answered in English. Paper III Criminal Law: descriptive, 8 questions of which 5 are attempted, 300 marks (Part A 150, Part B 150), 3 hours, set and answered in Hindi or English. Minimum qualifying marks are fixed separately in each paper.CBI (DSP) LDCE 2023 Rules (DoPT notification of 20.12.2023), printed with the UPSC notice · source |
| Personality Test/Interview | Interview/Personality Test of 200 marks conducted by UPSC for candidates declared qualified in the Physical Standard TestsCBI (DSP) LDCE 2023 Rules (DoPT notification of 20.12.2023) · source |
Preparing with UPSC CBI DSP LDCE papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2023) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Written Examination, Physical Standard Tests, Personality Test/Interview.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download UPSC CBI DSP LDCE previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 3 UPSC CBI DSP LDCE papers from 2023 to 2023, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts UPSC CBI DSP LDCE?
UPSC CBI DSP LDCE is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Union Public Service Commission — official website
- UPSC notice and DoPT Rules, CBI (DSP) LDCE 2023
- UPSC exam page, CBI (DSP) LDCE-2023
- UPSC Previous Year Question Papers
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