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Examination Structure
|
Stage |
Type |
Papers |
Marks |
Purpose |
|
Stage I: Preliminary Exam |
Objective (MCQ) |
Paper I & II |
400 (200+200) |
Screening Test (Qualifying for Mains) |
|
Stage II: Main Exam |
Written (Descriptive) |
9 Papers (7 counted + 2 qualifying) |
1750 (only 7 counted) |
To shortlist for Interview |
|
Stage III: Interview |
Personality Test |
– |
275 |
To assess suitability for Civil Services |
|
Final Merit |
(Mains + Interview) |
– |
2025 (1750 + 275) |
Determines final selection & rank |
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