The UPSC IAS Main (Written) Exam 2014 consists of 7 papers, out of which, candidates have to choose subject for paper VI and paper VII from a list of optional subjects provided by the UPSC Board.

UPSC 2022: The Civil Services Syllabus 2022 includes 26 optional subjects from which the candidates can choose one for their UPSC Mains Exam. Check the best optional that can help candidates top ...

Another UPSC ranker from Maharashtra, Mansi Narendra Sonawane, claims that the choice of the first optional subject will determine whether you make it to the list and your service.

Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university to be eligible for the exam, scroll down for more details.

UPSC: In the new pattern for UPSC Mains, candidates can opt for only one Optional subject which will have two papers of 250 Marks each. As the UPSC aspirants come from diverse academic backgrounds ...

Let us tell you when the exam will start. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam schedule for Civil ...

Only those candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary examination held in May 2025 are eligible to appear for the ...

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Civil Services Mains Examination 2025. The written exam will be conducted over five days, from August 22 to 31. Admit ...

The UPSC CSE Main 2023 examination will be held from September 15 to September 24, 2023. It consists of nine papers, including compulsory and optional subjects. Some last-minute tips for the ...

Here are a few factors that candidates should keep in mind while choosing optional subject for UPSC IAS Civil Services Main Exam. Published: January 8, 2016 11:41 AM IST .