Exam Pattern of IAS Exam

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About the IAS Examination

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) was formerly known as Imperial Civil Service (ICS) is the Civil Services Examination and one of the toughest competitive exams in India. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment of officers for the All India Administrative Civil Service.

Exam Pattern

Exam Scheme

The preliminary exam of IAS is objective in nature is conducted to shortlist candidates for the mains exam

The IAS 2018 mains exam is held offline and is of descriptive nature to select candidates for the personality test/interview.

The interview is done for selection of candidates to the various services and posts as per the vacancies reported.


Preliminary Examination


Serial Number Name of Paper Marks Allotted
Paper 1: General Ability Test (GAT) 200 Marks
Paper 2: English Language and Aptitude 200 Marks
Total 400 Marks

Main Examination

Name of the Paper Marks
Paper A- One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidates from the Language included in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution 300 Marks
Paper B- English 300 Marks
Paper 1 - Essay 250 marks
Paper 2 General Studies I 250 marks
Paper 3 General Studies II 250 marks
Paper 4 General Studies III 250 marks
Paper 5 - General Studies IV 250 marks
Paper 6 Optional Subject 1 250 marks
Paper 7 Optional Subject 2 250 marks
1750 marks
Optional Subjects :

Agriculture
Anthropology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Political Science & International Relations
Commerce & Accountancy
Economics
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Zoology
Medical Science
Animal Husbandry& Veterinary Science
Botany
Civil Engineering
Geology
Law
Philosophy and
Statistics


Personality Test
Candidates who qualify the mains examination will be called to appear for personality test/interview. The personality test IAS 2018 is of 275 marks and consists of psychometric Test, Assessment Test as well as the Personal Interview.