How should I use previous year question papers?

Attempt a paper in a timed setting, review weak topics and compare papers from multiple years to identify recurring themes.

UPSC previous papers

2026 Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination Previous Year Question Papers PDF

Q: Where can I find Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination previous year papers?

This page lists the available papers by year and subject. Open any paper page and use the Open PDF button to view it in a new tab.

Download Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 previous year question papers PDF, organised by subject and paper. Available years: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016.

Question Papers

2 papers

2026

QP CSP 2026 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER I 25052026

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

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2026

QP CSP 2026 GENERAL STUDIES PAPER II 25052026

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

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