UPSC CSE 2016 — Preliminary Examination
2 Preliminary Examination papers from the 2016 UPSC CSE examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Preliminary Examination: Offline objective MCQ screening test of two papers; GS Paper-II (CSAT) is qualifying.
Preliminary Examination pattern
2 objective papers of 200 marks each, 2 hours each; GS Paper-II qualifying at 33%; negative marking of one-third of the question's marks per wrong answer; marks not counted for final merit (2026 notification (Exam Notice 05/2026-CSE)) Official source
Patterns change between cycles. Confirm in the latest official notification.
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 – General Studies Paper I General Studies Paper I · 3.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2016 | Preliminary Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 – General Studies Paper II (CSAT) General Studies Paper II (CSAT) · 3.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2016 | Preliminary Examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 – General Studies Paper I2016Preliminary ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
General Studies Paper I · 3.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016 – General Studies Paper II (CSAT)2016Preliminary ExaminationBilingualOfficial Paper
General Studies Paper II (CSAT) · 3.6 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in