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Are you aiming to crack India’s most prestigious civil service examination? Whether you're just starting your UPSC journey or refining your preparation strategy, accessing authentic UPSC Previous Year Question Papers is crucial. Our platform provides prelims and mains question papers in an organized, downloadable format to help you understand the pattern, improve speed, and assess your progress.
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• UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers (1995–2024)
• UPSC Mains Previous Year Question Papers (1999–2024)
• UPSC CSAT Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF
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🔹 UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers
Get GS Paper I, II and CSAT from 1999 onwards. Each paper comes with a clean layout, answer keys, and if available, UPSC CSAT previous year question papers with solutions PDF.
🔹 UPSC Mains Previous Year Question Papers
From General Studies to Essay to Optional Papers, our UPSC mains previous year question papers section covers everything you need to master the mains format.
• Mains General Studies Papers
• Mains Compulsory Papers
• Mains Literature Papers
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Appearing Candidates in UPSC Examination (Year-wise Trend)
UPSC Year-wise Appearing Candidates Data
| Year | Applicants | Appeared (Prelims) | Qualified (Mains) | Final Selected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,00,000+ | 5,50,000+ | 13,000+ | 1,100+ |
| 2023 | 11,50,000+ | 5,30,000+ | 12,500+ | 1,050+ |
| 2022 | 11,00,000+ | 5,10,000+ | 13,090 | 933 |
| 2021 | 10,40,000+ | 4,82,770 | 10,000+ | 761 |
Appearing Candidates Data Chart
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview).
The Prelims include objective-type questions, while the Mains consist of descriptive answer writing across various General Studies and Optional papers.
The Interview tests your personality, awareness, and communication skills. A clear understanding of the UPSC syllabus and exam pattern is the first step toward success.
On our website, you can access the complete syllabus for all stages of the UPSC exam, regularly updated for 2025 and beyond.
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