UPSC CSE syllabus | understanding the exam pattern | UPSC CSE 2026

A lot of UPSC aspirants look at the booklist and start preparing for the exam without understanding the syllabus and pattern, which acts counterproductive. In this video, we will understand the UPSC CSE syllabus in detail and try to grasp the exam pattern so that you don’t end up ignoring the most important aspects of the exam.

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00:00 Understanding UPSC syllabus
00:26 Where to find the syllabus?
01:12 3 stages of UPSC
02:38 GS Syllabus
05:38 CSAT Syllabus
07:58 Prelims pattern and marking scheme
08:48 UPSC Mains language papers
11:09 UPSC Mains Syllabus
15:43 How to get AIR 1?
18:12 Mains specific topics
20:43 Interview / Personality Test

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UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in the country. It has three parts, the Prelims exam, the Main exam and the Personality test, which you need to clear in order to become an IAS or IPS officer. All other Group A services of the Government of India recruit people through the UPSC Civil services exam itself and because of this, there is a lot of competition in this exam. Hence, your UPSC preparation should be strategic, informed and well planned.

Your UPSC preparation should not be based on blind adherence to any program. Rather you should give a thought about how your are preparing. The best way to go forward is to study the blogs and tips given by previous year toppers about how to go about UPSC CSE for all three stages of UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains and the Personality test also known as the UPSC Interview, and then make your UPSC preparation strategy accordingly.

Doing static subjects like polity, economy, environment, geography and history for your UPSC preparation is a solid bet to increase your chances of clearing this exam. But this must all be supplemented by current affairs for best effect.
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