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UPSC Prelims 2026 — GS Paper I
Set A · 100 Questions · 200 Marks · 2 Hours
100
Questions
200
Total Marks
2:00
Hours
+2 / −⅔
Marking Scheme

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Each correct answer carries +2 marks. Each wrong answer carries −0.66 marks (−⅔). No marks for unattempted questions.
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About the UPSC Prelims 2026 GS Paper I

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, General Studies Paper I, was held by the Union Public Service Commission as the first stage of the CSE 2026 recruitment cycle. This page lets you attempt the complete paper — all 100 objective-type questions — in a browser-based test environment that mirrors the real exam: a 2-hour countdown, UPSC's standard +2/−⅔ marking scheme, a question palette for navigation, and an instant score card with subject-wise accuracy once you submit.

The paper draws from Polity & Governance, Economics, Geography, Environment & Ecology, Science & Technology, History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern), Art & Culture, International Relations, and Current Affairs — the same spread of sections you'll see in the actual exam. Attempting past papers under timed, negatively-marked conditions is one of the most reliable ways to gauge your readiness before the next cycle.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in this paper? 100 questions worth 200 marks, to be completed in 2 hours.
What is the marking scheme? +2 for each correct answer, −0.66 (⅔) for each wrong answer, 0 for unattempted questions.
Is it free? Yes — no signup, no paywall. Your attempt and score stay in your browser only.
UPSC Prelims 2026
GS Paper I · Set A
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