UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2023 — Written Examination
2 Written Examination papers from the 2023 UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Written Examination: Paper I objective (General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill, 300 marks) and Paper II conventional (Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension, 100 marks).
Written Examination pattern
Paper I General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill: objective multiple-choice paper of 150 questions for 300 marks in 2½ hours, set in English and Hindi, in two parts: Part A General Ability and Intelligence (75 questions, 150 marks) and Part B Professional Skill (75 questions, 150 marks). Paper II Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension: conventional, 100 marks, 2 hours; the essay may be written in English or Hindi, précis and comprehension in English only. Minimum qualifying marks are fixed separately in each paper. The rules say nothing on negative marking; the 2026 Paper I booklet states there is no negative marking for wrong answers. (CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 Rules (Ministry of Home Affairs notification of 03-12-2025), printed with the UPSC notice) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE Written 2023 – Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill · 1 Oct 2023 · 27 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE Written 2023 – Paper II – Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension Paper II – Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension · 1 Oct 2023 · 5.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2023 | Written Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE Written 2023 – Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill2023Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper I – General Ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill · 27 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC CISF AC (Exe) LDCE Written 2023 – Paper II – Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension2023Written ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
Paper II – Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension · 5.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in