UPSC Civil Services Prelims mock test 2026
Free practice in English and हिन्दी, timed like the real exam
The Civil Services Prelims is the first stage for IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services. Only the General Studies paper counts for the cut-off; CSAT must be passed with 33%.
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UPSC Civil Services Prelims Prelims pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 100 | 200 |
| CSAT Paper II (qualifying, 33%) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Time: 2 hours for each paper. Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks for that question.
What to practise
- Polity, history, geography, economy and environment
- Science and technology, current affairs
- CSAT: comprehension, logical reasoning, basic numeracy
Frequently asked questions
Is the UPSC Civil Services Prelims mock test free?
Yes. Your first test needs no sign-up, and after logging in with Google you get free tests that refill regularly. Your dashboard shows how many you have and when they refill.
Can I take the UPSC Civil Services Prelims mock test in Hindi?
Yes. Choose हिन्दी on the test page, and the questions, options and explanations are written in Hindi.
Are these previous year UPSC Civil Services Prelims papers?
No. Every test is newly written by AI in the style of the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Prelims, so you never see the same test twice. Practise previous year papers from the official website alongside it.
The pattern above is based on recent official notices and can change. Always check the latest notification on upsc.gov.in.