UPSC Preliminary Civil Services Examination 2016 will commence on 7th August 2016 and the last date for receipt of application is 20th May 2016.
General Studies Paper I
Maximum marks: 200
Number of Questions: 100
Total Time: 120 minutes (02 hours)
Syllabus
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian national movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and governance
- Economic and social development
- General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change
- General Science
General Studies Paper II
Maximum marks: 200
Number of Questions: 80
Total Time: 120 minutes (02 hours)
Syllabus
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills which include communication skills
- Logical reasoning & analytical ability
- Decision making & problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy
- English language comprehension skills (Class X level)
Source – upsc.gov.in