You can access the previous years’ question papers for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) on the official UPSC website. These papers are available for both the Preliminary and Main examinations, covering various subjects and optional papers.
Accessing UPSC Previous Year Question Papers:
- Visit the UPSC Official Website:
- Navigate to the UPSC Examinations – Previous Question Papers section.
- Select the Examination Year and Paper:
- Choose the desired year (e.g., 2024, 2023, 2022) from the list.
- Select the specific paper you are interested in, such as General Studies Paper-I, General Studies Paper-II, or any optional subject paper.
- Download the Question Papers:
- Click on the PDF icon next to the chosen paper to download it.
These resources are invaluable for understanding the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and the level of difficulty, aiding in effective preparation for the UPSC examinations.

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