IAS Exam Written Test Pattern

Paper-I----- 300 Marks
Marks One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the 18 languages included in the VIIIth Schedule to the Constitution (Qualifying Paper)

Paper-II -----300 Marks

English (Qualifying Paper)

Papers IV & V -----600 Marks
General Studies (300 Marks for each paper)

Papers VI, VII, VIII & IX -----1200 Marks
Any two subjects (each having 2 papers) to be selected from the prescribed optional subjects (300 marks for each paper)

Marks for Written Examination -----2000 Marks

Interview Test----- 300Marks
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Grand Total -----2300Marks

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