Conducted Today · 24 May 2026
UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 PDF — Download GS 1 & CSAT
The Union Public Service Commission officially conducted the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on 24th May 2026 (Sunday). Download GS Paper 1 and CSAT (GS Paper 2) PDFs, analyze difficulty levels, and prepare strategically for Mains.
📅 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
📄 GS Paper 1 · Shift 1
📝 CSAT Paper 2 · Shift 2
🌐 upsc.gov.in
🇮🇳 English & Hindi PDFs
100
GS Paper 1 Questions
200
GS Paper 1 Marks
80
CSAT Questions
4
Sets Per Paper (A–D)
Download Section · Shift 1
UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 — GS Paper 1 PDF
General Studies Paper 1 · 100 Objective Questions · 200 Marks · 2 Hours
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General Studies Paper 1 (GS 1)
Shift 1 · Morning
| Question Paper Set | English Medium PDF | Hindi Medium PDF |
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| GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 — Set A | ⏳ Updating Soon | |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 — Set B | ⏳ Updating Soon | |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 — Set C | ⏳ Updating Soon | |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 — Set D | ⏳ Updating Soon |
Download Section · Shift 2
UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026 — CSAT PDF
Civil Services Aptitude Test (GS Paper 2) · 80 Questions · Qualifying in Nature · 2 Hours
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CSAT — Civil Services Aptitude Test (GS Paper 2)
Shift 2 · Afternoon
| Question Paper Set | English Medium PDF | Hindi Medium PDF |
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| CSAT Question Paper 2026 — Set A | ⏳ Updating Soon | ⏳ Updating Soon |
| CSAT Question Paper 2026 — Set B | ⏳ Updating Soon | ⏳ Updating Soon |
| CSAT Question Paper 2026 — Set C | ⏳ Updating Soon | ⏳ Updating Soon |
| CSAT Question Paper 2026 — Set D | ⏳ Updating Soon | ⏳ Updating Soon |
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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 — Exam Overview
Exam Date
24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
GS Paper 1 — Shift
Shift 1 (Morning)
CSAT Paper 2 — Shift
Shift 2 (Afternoon)
GS Paper 1 Questions
100 Objective Type MCQs
GS Paper 1 Marks
200 Marks
CSAT Questions
80 Objective Type MCQs
CSAT Nature
Qualifying (33% required)
Negative Marking
1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer
Medium of Exam
English & Hindi
Sets Available
Set A, B, C, D
Official Website
Steps to Download UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026
Follow these steps to download official PDFs from upsc.gov.in once released
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Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
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Click on the "Examinations" tab available on the homepage
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Under examination section, select "Previous Question Papers"
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Click on "Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination"
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Choose the examination year "2026" from the list
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Open the links for GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 PDFs
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Download and save the PDFs for your future preparation and analysis
Why It Matters
Importance of UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2026
The 2026 question paper is one of the most valuable preparation resources for every serious CSE aspirant
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Understanding Exam Pattern
Get familiar with the latest UPSC Prelims exam structure, marking scheme, and question distribution across topics.
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Knowing Difficulty Level
Analyze the overall difficulty of GS Paper 1 and CSAT to calibrate your preparation intensity accordingly.
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Identifying Important Topics
Identify frequently asked subjects and high-weightage topics from Polity, History, Economy, Geography, Environment, and Current Affairs.
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Improving Time Management
Practicing the actual UPSC paper improves speed, accuracy, and strategic time management during the examination.
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Enhancing Problem-Solving
Solving real UPSC questions develops analytical thinking, elimination techniques, and conceptual clarity.
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Understanding Question Trends
Observe changes in UPSC question style, conceptual depth, and how current affairs are integrated into questions.
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Self-Assessment
Evaluate your current preparation level and identify weak areas that require more focused revision and attention.
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Preparation for Future Attempts
UPSC aspirants targeting 2027 and beyond can use the 2026 paper as a benchmark and preparation reference.
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GS Paper 1 — Topic Weightage Guide
Download Official Papers from UPSC Website
Once officially released, all question papers will be available at the UPSC official portal. Bookmark the page and check back regularly for updates after the examination.
