UPSC Optional (Mains) Syllabus 2027
UPSC Optional (Mains) Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies | — | — |
| 2 | General Knowledge | — | — |
| 3 | Reasoning | — | — |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | — | — |
| 5 | English | — | — |
Syllabus by Subject
General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Optional (Mains) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →General Knowledge
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Optional (Mains) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Knowledge.
View General Knowledge Syllabus →Reasoning
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Optional (Mains) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning.
View Reasoning Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Optional (Mains) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude.
View Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus →English
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Optional (Mains) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for English.
View English Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree in any discipline, age 21-32 years
ANumber of Attempts
6 attempts for general category
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As per notification
Next Exam Date
TBA 2027
Registration Opens
TBA
Preparation Tips
- 1Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly before starting preparation
- 2Practice with mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy
- 3Focus on weak areas identified through mock test analysis
- 4Revise important topics and formulas regularly
- 5Solve previous year papers to understand question patterns
- 6Current affairs and general knowledge are crucial for state-level exams
- 7Practice state-specific history, geography, and polity
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