UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 — Written Examination
3 Written Examination papers from the 2023 UPSC CBI DSP LDCE examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Written Examination: Paper I General Aptitude Test (objective), Paper II English (qualifying, descriptive) and Paper III Criminal Law (descriptive).
Written Examination pattern
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) Official source
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| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper I – General Aptitude Test Paper I – General Aptitude Test · 17 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper II – English Paper II – English · 4.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Written Examination | English | Official Paper | |
| UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper III – Criminal Law Paper III – Criminal Law · 3.4 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper I – General Aptitude Test2023Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper I – General Aptitude Test · 17 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper II – English2023Written ExaminationEnglishOfficial Paper
Paper II – English · 4.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC CBI DSP LDCE 2023 – Paper III – Criminal Law2023Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper III – Criminal Law · 3.4 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in