UPSC CSE Prelims: Shift-wise Schedule
As per the official schedule, the General Studies (GS) Paper 1 will be conducted in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while the CSAT (Paper 2) examination will take place in the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. GS Paper 1 includes questions from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, and Current Affairs, whereas CSAT covers comprehension, reasoning, analytical ability, and quantitative aptitude.
Thousands of aspirants are appearing for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 examination, which serves as the first stage of selection for services including the IAS, IPS, and IFS. Stay tuned for real-time candidate reactions, memory-based questions, answer key discussions, and expert analysis throughout the day.
