Prelims and Mains
UPSC Civil Services Preparation
Syllabus, previous papers, subject notes and practice resources in one organised preparation path.
This UPSC preparation hub connects the official syllabus to papers, subject notes and practice. Use it as the starting page for Civil Services Prelims and Mains.
Begin with the exam requirements
UPSC SyllabusPrelims and Mains syllabus mapUPSC Exam PatternStages, papers and qualifying rulesPrevious Year QuestionsYear-wise and subject-wise practiceUPSC Cut-off MarksOfficial historical benchmarksDownload UPSC NotesRevision-ready resources
Subject-wise UPSC notes
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Preparation cycle
- Read the syllabus and PYQs.
Understand what UPSC repeatedly asks. - Complete static foundations.
Use the subject hubs in a fixed sequence. - Add current affairs.
Link news only to a defined syllabus topic. - Test and revise.
Use timed papers, error logs and answer writing.