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UPSC Recruitment Tests Previous Year Question Papers
UPSC Recruitment Tests (Recruitment by Selection)
Union Public Service Commission121 papers · 2015–2026Verified 10 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20264 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 202511 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 202424 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 202333 papers
- Computer, IT and Electronics Posts· 2
- Cost, Accounts and Finance Posts· 1
- Drugs Inspector· 2
- Engineering and Architecture Posts· 6
- General Ability Test Posts (Administrative and Other)· 3
- Geology, Geophysics and Chemistry Posts· 6
- Hindi and Official Language Posts· 1
- Junior Engineer (ESIC)· 4
- Medical, AYUSH, Veterinary and Nursing Posts· 4
- Law Posts (Public Prosecutor, Legal Adviser)· 2
- Statistics Posts· 2
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 202232 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20217 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20204 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20191 paper
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20181 paper
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20171 paper
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20162 papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests 20151 paper
About UPSC Recruitment Tests
Besides its named examinations, UPSC fills many Group A and Group B posts by recruitment by selection, and where a post draws many applicants it holds a pen-and-paper objective Recruitment Test (RT) to shortlist candidates for interview. Posts that share a subject are often tested together in a Combined Recruitment Test with one booklet. This page groups the published RT question papers and final answer keys by post family; each post's advertisement sets its own eligibility, test scheme and interview weightage.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Drugs Inspector
Tests for Drugs Inspector posts (CDSCO, GNCTD, MoHFW Medical Devices)
- 2
Junior Engineer (ESIC)
Civil and Electrical Engineering tests for Junior Engineer posts in ESIC
- 3
Engineering and Architecture Posts
Civil, mechanical, aeronautical, mining, metallurgical and architecture tests for Assistant Engineer, Scientist B, Air Safety Officer, Architect and similar posts
- 4
Law Posts (Public Prosecutor, Legal Adviser)
Law tests for Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Prosecutor (CBI, NIA, GNCTD), SFIO Prosecutor, Legal Adviser and Corporate Law posts
- 5
Medical, AYUSH, Veterinary and Nursing Posts
Tests for Medical Officer (GDMO), Ayurveda and Homoeopathy officers, medical college faculty, dental, veterinary and nursing tutor posts
- 6
Geology, Geophysics and Chemistry Posts
Tests for geologist, geophysicist and chemist posts in GSI, IBM and CGWB
- 7
Computer, IT and Electronics Posts
Tests for System Analyst, Assistant Director (IT/Systems), Data Processing Assistant, programmer, electronics and DCIO (Tech) posts
- 8
Statistics Posts
Tests for Statistical Officer, Investigator Grade-I and Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical)
- 9
Cost, Accounts and Finance Posts
Tests for Assistant Director (Cost), Assistant Cost Accounts Officer and SFIO banking posts
- 10
Hindi and Official Language Posts
Hindi tests for Junior Translation Officer, Assistant Director (Official Language) and Research Officer posts
- 11
Principal and Vice Principal (Education)
General aptitude tests in education for Principal and Vice Principal posts in GNCTD schools
- 12
General Ability Test Posts (Administrative and Other)
General ability/aptitude tests for administrative, MSME Assistant Director, labour, marketing, DGCA operations and similar posts
- 13
Interview
Interview of candidates shortlisted through the recruitment test
General Ability/Aptitude TestLawPharmaceutical SciencesCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringElectronicsArchitectureGeologyGeophysicsChemistry and Chemical EngineeringMedical ScienceAyurvedaHomoeopathyVeterinary ScienceNursingStatisticsCost and Management AccountingHindi
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Drugs Inspector | Objective test booklet in General Aptitude Test: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 02.11.2025 for Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices), MoHFW (Advt 06-2025) · source |
| Junior Engineer (ESIC) | Objective test booklet in Electrical Engineering: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 08.10.2023 for Junior Engineer (Electrical), ESIC (Advt 07-2023) · source |
| Engineering and Architecture Posts | Objective test booklet in Civil Engineering: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 10.08.2024 for Scientist 'B' (Civil Engineering), Ministry of Jal Shakti · source |
| Law Posts (Public Prosecutor, Legal Adviser) | Objective test booklet in Law: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Combined Recruitment Test 2025 (RT-XI) held on 11.01.2026 for Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Prosecutor in CBI and other law posts · source |
| Medical, AYUSH, Veterinary and Nursing Posts | Objective test booklet in Medical Sciences: 150 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English; the Ayurveda booklets are printed in Hindi and English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Combined Recruitment Test (RT-I) 2024 held on 09.03.2024 for Assistant Professor/Lecturer posts, GNCTD · source |
| Geology, Geophysics and Chemistry Posts | Objective test booklet in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 01.04.2023 for chemist posts in GSI, IBM and CGWB · source |
| Computer, IT and Electronics Posts | Objective test booklet in Computer Engineering: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 2022 for System Analyst, Assistant Director (IT) and similar posts · source |
| Statistics Posts | Objective test booklet in Statistics: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Combined Recruitment Test 2021 for Statistical Officer (GNCTD) and Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) · source |
| Cost, Accounts and Finance Posts | Objective test booklet in Cost and Management Accounting: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 2024 for Assistant Director (Cost), Ministry of Finance (Advt 04-2024) · source |
| Hindi and Official Language Posts | Objective test booklet in Hindi: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. Printed in Hindi. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 2023 for Junior Translation Officer in EPFO and ESIC · source |
| Principal and Vice Principal (Education) | Objective test booklet in General Aptitude Test (Education): 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. In two parts, Part B printed in Hindi and English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Recruitment test of 2022 for Vice Principal, Directorate of Education, GNCTD · source |
| General Ability Test Posts (Administrative and Other) | Objective test booklet in General Ability Test: 120 items, two hours, maximum marks 300, all items carrying equal marks; one-third of the marks of a question deducted for each wrong answer and no penalty for an unanswered question, as printed on the booklet cover. In two parts, Part B printed in Hindi and English. Each advertisement sets the scheme for its own post, so other tests in this family may differ.Combined Recruitment Test 2026 held on 27.09.2026 for Accounts Officer (Ladakh) and Ministry of Defence administrative posts · source |
Preparing with UPSC Recruitment Tests papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Drugs Inspector, Junior Engineer (ESIC), Engineering and Architecture Posts, Law Posts (Public Prosecutor, Legal Adviser), Medical, AYUSH, Veterinary and Nursing Posts, Geology, Geophysics and Chemistry Posts, Computer, IT and Electronics Posts, Statistics Posts, Cost, Accounts and Finance Posts, Hindi and Official Language Posts, Principal and Vice Principal (Education), General Ability Test Posts (Administrative and Other), Interview.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download UPSC Recruitment Tests previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 121 UPSC Recruitment Tests papers from 2015 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts UPSC Recruitment Tests?
UPSC Recruitment Tests is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Union Public Service Commission — official website
- UPSC Recruitment Tests: Question Papers
- UPSC Recruitment Tests: Question Papers (archive)
- UPSC Recruitment Tests: Answer Keys (archive)
- UPSC Recruitment Tests home page
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