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Last updated: Jun 10, 2025

-> Candidates can check out the Daily Headlines for 9th June UPSC Current Affairs.

-> The UPSC CSE result will be out soon. Check the UPSC Prelims Result Date 2025 

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-> Check UPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Analysis and UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper for GS Paper 1 & CSAT.

-> UPSC 2024 Prelims Answer Key released on 21st May 2025 at upsc.gov.in for Paper 1, 2.

-> UPSC Exam Calendar 2026. UPSC CSE 2026 Notification will be released on 14 January, 2026. 

-> The UPSC Civil Services Notification 2025 was out on 22nd January, 2025 and the UPSC 2025 Prelims exam date is 25th May, 2025.

-> Calculate your Prelims score using the UPSC Marks Calculator.

-> Go through the UPSC Previous Year Papers and UPSC Civil Services Test Series to enhance your preparation.

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-> AP EdCET Answer Key 2025 Out

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UPSC Previous Year Question Papers - FAQs

How to analyse UPSC Previous Year Question Papers?
Candidates should attempt the UPSC IAS previous year papers and match their responses using the answer key in a timed manner.
Does the UPSC Prelims exam have negative marking?
Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark. This means that marks assigned to a specific question will be deduced by one third if wrong.
How to download UPSC Question Papers?
Candidates can download the UPSC Previous Year Paper PDFs for free from the official website of Testbook. They also download it from the UPSC official website.
Why should I practice UPSC Civil Services previous year papers?
The practice of previous year papers helps to get familiar with the pattern of exams, question trends, and the level of difficulty. It further enables the identification of important topics and improves time management and answer-writing skills.
How many years of previous question papers should I practice for the UPSC Civil Services exam?
 Yes, practising and solving the UPSC Previous Year Paper will be helpful for the preparation for the examination. There is a scope for improvisation after attempting every UPSC Previous Year Question Paper. 
How should I approach solving UPSC IAS Previous Year Papers?
After completing the syllabus candidates must solve the UPSC IAS Previous Year Papers. They should time their responses and evaluate their performance critically.
Are the UPSC IAS Previous Year Question Papers helpful in reducing exam anxiety?
Yes, these papers are highly effective in reducing the exam anxiety of candidates. Candidates feel exam-ready and confident as they practice several UPSC IAS Previous Year Papers.

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