UPSC CSE 2026 — Main Examination (Written)
104 Main Examination (Written) papers from the 2026 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 2026 – Agriculture Paper I Agriculture Paper I · 2.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Agriculture Paper II Agriculture Paper II · 2.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I · 1.8 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II · 3.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Anthropology Paper I Anthropology Paper I · 1.8 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Anthropology Paper II Anthropology Paper II · 2.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese (Compulsory) Assamese (Compulsory) · 3.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese Literature Paper I Assamese Literature Paper I · 1.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese Literature Paper II Assamese Literature Paper II · 1.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Assamese | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali (Compulsory) Bengali (Compulsory) · 3.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper |
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Agriculture Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Agriculture Paper I · 2.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Agriculture Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Agriculture Paper II · 2.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper I · 1.8 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper II · 3.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Anthropology Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Anthropology Paper I · 1.8 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Anthropology Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Anthropology Paper II · 2.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese (Compulsory)2026Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese (Compulsory) · 3.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese Literature Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese Literature Paper I · 1.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Assamese Literature Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)AssameseOfficial Paper
Assamese Literature Paper II · 1.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali (Compulsory)2026Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali (Compulsory) · 3.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali Literature Paper I Bengali Literature Paper I · 953 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali Literature Paper II Bengali Literature Paper II · 1.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bengali | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bodo (Compulsory) Bodo (Compulsory) · 3.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bodo | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Botany Paper I Botany Paper I · 2.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Botany Paper II Botany Paper II · 2.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Chemistry Paper I Chemistry Paper I · 4.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Chemistry Paper II Chemistry Paper II · 6.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Civil Engineering Paper I Civil Engineering Paper I · 7.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Civil Engineering Paper II Civil Engineering Paper II · 6.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Commerce and Accountancy Paper I Commerce and Accountancy Paper I · 5.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in | 2026 | Main Examination (Written) | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali Literature Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali Literature Paper I · 953 KB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bengali Literature Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BengaliOfficial Paper
Bengali Literature Paper II · 1.2 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Bodo (Compulsory)2026Main Examination (Written)BodoOfficial Paper
Bodo (Compulsory) · 3.1 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Botany Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Botany Paper I · 2.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Botany Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Botany Paper II · 2.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Chemistry Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Chemistry Paper I · 4.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Chemistry Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Chemistry Paper II · 6.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Civil Engineering Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Civil Engineering Paper I · 7.7 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Civil Engineering Paper II2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Civil Engineering Paper II · 6.0 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in
- UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 – Commerce and Accountancy Paper I2026Main Examination (Written)BilingualOfficial Paper
Commerce and Accountancy Paper I · 5.9 MB · Source: upsc.gov.in