Paper Subject Duration Total marks
Paper A – Compulsory Indian language
Duration- 3 hours
Total marks- 300 (Qualifying)
Paper B – English
Duration-3 hours
Total marks – 300 (Qualifying)
Paper I – Essay
Duration-3 hours
Total marks 250
Paper II – General Studies I – Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society
Duration-3 hours
Total marks – 250
Paper III – General Studies II – Governance, Constitution, Welfare Initiatives, Social Justice & International Relations
Duration-3 hours
Total marks 250
Paper IV – General Studies III – Technology, Economic Development, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management
Duration-3 hours
Total marks 250
Paper V – General Studies IV – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
Duration-3 hours
Total marks 250
Paper VI – Optional Subject – Paper I
Duration-3 hours
Total marks 250
Paper VII – Optional Subject – Paper II
Duration-3 hours
Total marks-250