Phase 2: UPSC Mains Examination Syllabus

The UPSC Mains exam consists of 9 papers, out of which two are qualifying papers of 300 marks each.

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper – I	Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate’s choice)	250
Paper-II	General Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society)	250
Paper – III	General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations)	250
Paper – IV	General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management)	250
Paper – V	General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)	250
Paper – VI	Optional Paper-1 (Philosophy for me)	250
Paper – VII	Optional Paper- 2 (Philosophy for me)	250

The two qualifying papers are:

• Any Indian Language (Hindi for me). -- 300 
• English Language Paper  -- 300