UPSC CSE 2020 — Main Examination (Written)
107 Main Examination (Written) papers from the 2020 UPSC CSE examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. Each paper links to its official source. Main Examination (Written): Nine descriptive papers: two qualifying language papers and seven papers counted for merit.
Main Examination (Written) pattern
Qualifying Paper A (Indian language) and Paper B (English), 300 marks each; merit papers are Essay, GS I-IV and two optional papers, 250 marks each (1750 total); each paper 3 hours (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 Mains 2020 – Agriculture Paper I Agriculture Paper I · 326 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Agriculture Paper II Agriculture Paper II · 515 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I · 372 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II · 291 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Anthropology Paper I Anthropology Paper I · 426 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Anthropology Paper II Anthropology Paper II · 362 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese (Compulsory) Assamese (Compulsory) · 393 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese Literature Paper I Assamese Literature Paper I · 209 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese Literature Paper II Assamese Literature Paper II · 207 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali (Compulsory) Bengali (Compulsory) · 395 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper |
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Agriculture Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Agriculture Paper I · 326 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Agriculture Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Agriculture Paper II · 515 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I · 372 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II · 291 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Anthropology Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Anthropology Paper I · 426 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Anthropology Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Anthropology Paper II · 362 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese (Compulsory)2020Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese (Compulsory) · 393 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese Literature Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese Literature Paper I · 209 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Assamese Literature Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese Literature Paper II · 207 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali (Compulsory)2020Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali (Compulsory) · 395 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali Literature Paper I Bengali Literature Paper I · 230 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali Literature Paper II Bengali Literature Paper II · 344 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bodo (Compulsory) Bodo (Compulsory) · 503 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bodo | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Botany Paper I Botany Paper I · 281 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Botany Paper II Botany Paper II · 373 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Chemistry Paper I Chemistry Paper I · 594 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Chemistry Paper II Chemistry Paper II · 708 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Civil Engineering Paper I Civil Engineering Paper I · 1.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Civil Engineering Paper II Civil Engineering Paper II · 808 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Commerce and Accountancy Paper I Commerce and Accountancy Paper I · 822 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2020 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali Literature Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali Literature Paper I · 230 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bengali Literature Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali Literature Paper II · 344 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Bodo (Compulsory)2020Main Examination (Written)BodoOfficial Paper
Bodo (Compulsory) · 503 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Botany Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Botany Paper I · 281 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Botany Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Botany Paper II · 373 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Chemistry Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Chemistry Paper I · 594 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Chemistry Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Chemistry Paper II · 708 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Civil Engineering Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Civil Engineering Paper I · 1.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Civil Engineering Paper II2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Civil Engineering Paper II · 808 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2020 – Commerce and Accountancy Paper I2020Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Commerce and Accountancy Paper I · 822 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in