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UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has successfully conducted the UPSC Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2021 on 10th October 2021. The examination was conducted in two slots- Paper I was conducted from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and Paper II was conducted from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Candidates can download the UPSC CSE Prelims Question Paper 2021 from the direct link here after the exam

Union Public Service Commission will issue Official UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2021 for Paper-I & II on its official website with the correct responses to the MCQ questions asked in the civil service exam. You can download the UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF from the links given below:

UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF & Answer Key: Overview

Name Of The Exam  UPSC Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2021
Name Of The Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level National Level Exam
UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Date 2021  10th October 2021.
Exam Mode Offline
Total Paper 2
Exam Timings 9.30 am to 11.30 am & 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
UPSC Mains Exam Dates 2020 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 Jan 2022
Category Question Paper
Official Site upsc.gov.in

UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF

We are providing you with the official UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF that was conducted offline on 10th October 2021. The question paper is being provided by the candidates who have appeared for the UPSC Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2021.

How to Download  UPSC Prelims  Answer Key 2021?

Candidates can download the UPSC answer key by following the following steps.

  • Go to the official website @upsc.gov.in
  • Click on the “Examination” section
  • Select the “Answer Key” from the drop-down menu
  • Now, click on Civil Service 2021 answer key of General Studies- Paper 1 pdf/ General Studies- Paper 2 pdf
  • The file will appear on the screen.

UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam Pattern 2021

The Preliminary exam for UPSC IAS consists of 2 compulsory papers for 200 marks each. The Preliminary exam is only for screening purposes and marks scored in Paper 1 will be counted to select the students for Mains only. You must qualify the CSAT with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper 1 General Studies (GS) 200 marks 2 Hours
Paper 2 Aptitude Test 200 marks 2 Hours

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UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2021 PDF: FAQs

Q. What is the exam date of UPSC Prelims 2021?

Ans: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the exam of  Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2021 on 10th October 2021.

Ans: You can download the 2021 Question Paper PDF from the link given in this article.