UPSC Prelims & Mains PYQs 1990–2026 with answer keys, syllabus & offline PDFs.

Prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with UPSC Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs) for Prelims and Mains in one study companion. Practice real exam questions, understand the UPSC pattern, revise important topics and make your preparation more focused.
Whether you are preparing for UPSC CSE 2027 or a future attempt, access papers across multiple years and subjects. Read papers in the app and download available papers for offline study.
KEY FEATURES
• UPSC Prelims PYQs with Answer Keys
Practice General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT) papers from 1990 to 2026, with answer keys where available. Use PYQs to understand trends, difficulty levels, recurring themes and the evolving exam pattern.
• UPSC Mains General Studies Papers
Access Mains General Studies Paper I, II, III and IV from 1990 to 2026. Practice analytical, conceptual and current-affairs-oriented questions and strengthen answer-writing preparation.
• Mains Compulsory Language Papers
Find compulsory language papers from 1997 to 2026, covering multiple Indian languages, subject to paper availability.
• Mains Optional Subject Papers
Practice optional papers from 1990 to 2026, covering major subjects such as Agriculture, Anthropology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science & International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics and Zoology.
• Mains Literature Papers
Access literature papers from 2009 to 2026 across multiple literature subjects and languages, subject to paper availability.
• UPSC Syllabus in English & Hindi
Read the Civil Services syllabus in English and Hindi and use it with PYQs for subject-wise preparation and revision.
• Download & Study Offline
Download available question papers and study them offline whenever convenient.
WHY PRACTICE UPSC PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS?
Previous year questions help aspirants identify frequently tested areas, understand how UPSC frames questions, assess preparation, improve time management and make revision more targeted. Combine PYQ practice with standard books, current affairs, mock tests and answer-writing practice.
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