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UPSC CISF AC LDCE Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Union Public Service Commission Central Industrial Security Force Assistant Commandant Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 25 | +2.5 | 62.5 | 24 min |
| General Knowledge | 25 | +2.5 | 62.5 | 24 min |
| Reasoning | 25 | +2.5 | 62.5 | 24 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | +2.5 | 62.5 | 24 min |
| English | 25 | +2.5 | 62.5 | 24 min |
| Total | 125 | — | 250 | 120 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+2.5
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+2.5 / −0.83
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 75 questions, get 56 correct and 19 wrong:
Score = 56 × 2.5 = 140 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 57.6 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 72 min | 88 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 36 min | 25 Qs |
| Review & guess | 12 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 125 | 120 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 125 | 120 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 125 | 120 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~38 Easy | ~56 Medium | ~31 Hard
Based on difficulty level: moderate. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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