Papers of IAS Mains Exam

There are total 9 papers in the CS Mains Exam.

1. Essay (250 marks)
2. English (Compulsory)
3. Indian Language (Compulsory)
4. General Studies Paper I (250 marks)
5. General Studies Paper II (250 marks)
6. General Studies Paper III (250 marks)
7. General Studies Paper IV (250 marks)
8. Optional Paper I (250 marks)
9. Optional Paper II (250 marks)

The marks of the compulsory papers are not considered for final score.