UPPSC Previous Year Question Papers PDF Download (Prelims GS 1 & 2)

The UPPSC PCS and ACF/RFO Prelims consist of two essential papers: General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2, both conducted on the same day. These examinations serve as the gateway for selecting Group A and Group B Officers for prestigious state government administrative services. For aspirants planning their strategy, we have compiled the essential UPPSC Previous Year Question Papers below. You can easily download the official UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs using the direct links provided in this article.

UPPSC PCS Previous Year Question Paper

The UPPSC Prelims serves as a qualifying stage, meaning scores are not added to the final merit list; however, achieving a high score is crucial to qualify for the Mains examination. The exam structure includes two parts: General Studies-1 and General Studies-2 (CSAT). Paper-1 consists of 150 MCQs, while Paper-2 contains 100 MCQs. Candidates can analyze the trends of the UPPSC 2023 exam by reviewing the question papers linked throughout this guide. 

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UPPSC Previous Year Question Paper

We have provided direct links to download previous year's UPPSC Prelims Question Paper PDFs below for your convenience. Studying these papers is vital to understanding the examination standards and complexity. Candidates preparing for the upcoming UPPSC PCS 2026 exam can leverage these resources to refine their study plan and gain a competitive edge. 

UPPSC 2026 Mains Question Paper
Exam Date	Shift 1	Shift 2
29th March 2026	Hindi	Essay
30th March 2026	GS Paper 1	GS Paper 2
31st March 2026	GS Paper 3	GS Paper 4

UPPSC 2025 Question Paper
Papers	UPPSC Question Paper PDF
GS 1	UPPSC 2025 General Studies- 1 Question Paper PDF
CSAT	UPPSC 2025 CSAT Question Paper PDF

UPPSC 2024 Question Paper
Papers	UPPSC Question Paper PDF
GS 1	UPPSC 2024 General Studies- 1 Question Paper PDF
CSAT	UPPSC 2024 CSAT Question Paper PDF

UPPSC 2023 Question Paper
Papers	UPPSC Question Paper PDF
GS 1	UPPSC 2023 General Studies-1 Question Paper PDF
CSAT	UPPSC 2023 CSAT Question Paper PDF

Set	Question Paper PDF (2022)
General Studies 1
Set B	UPPSC Prelims Question Paper Set B PDF
Set D	UPPSC Prelims Question Paper Set D PDF
General Studies 2 (CSAT)
Set D	UPPSC Prelims Question Paper Set D PDF

UPPSC 2021 Question Paper
Papers	UPPSC Question Paper PDF
GS 1	UPPSC 2021 General Studies-1 Question Paper PDF
GS 2	UPPSC 2021 General Studies-2 Question Paper PDF

Question Paper PDF (2017)

UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2017

Question Paper PDF (2016)

UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2016

Question Paper PDF (2015)

UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2015

Question Paper PDF (2014)

UPPSC Prelims Question Paper 2014

UPPSC Question Paper- Marking Scheme

After appearing for the exam, candidates can estimate their performance by cross-referencing their responses with the official UPPSC Answer Key. Understanding the specific marking scheme is essential for an accurate self-assessment of your potential scores.

1. Filling multiple circles on the OMR sheet for the same question would be treated as an incorrect answer and it would lead to negative marking.
2. There is no negative marking for leaving a question blank.

Paper	Number of Questions	Correct answer marks	Incorrect answer marks
General Studies 1	150	1.33	0.44
General Studies 2	100	2	0.66

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

Refer to the table below to understand the detailed UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern. 

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
No. of Papers (2)	Paper 1 – General Studies I Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration of Exam	2 hours each
Maximum Marks	200 marks each
Number of Questions	*Paper-I: 150 questions *Paper-II: 100 questions
Type of Exam	Offline (Pen-paper) OMR sheets
Negative Marking	Paper 1- 0.44 Paper 2- 0.66

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