π UPSC Previous Year Question Papers
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts some of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. Practicing previous year question papers is crucial for aspirants preparing for exams like UPSC Civil Services (IAS), CDS, NDA, CAPF, and more. Below is a curated collection of downloadable PDFs of past UPSC papers with solutions.
π Why Previous Year Questions Are Crucial?
- π Insight into Exam Pattern: Know what type of questions to expect.
- π― Understand Topic Weightage: Focus on high-priority sections.
- β±οΈ Improve Time Management: Practice under exam-like conditions.
- π‘ Identify Repeated Questions: Prepare smarter by focusing on trends.
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Tip: Most toppers recommend solving at least 5 yearsβ worth of UPSC papers before the actual exam!
π UPSC Previous Year Paper Downloads
UPSC Civil Services Exams (Prelims) Previous Years Questions
| Exam Name |
Year |
Paper |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2024 |
2024 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2023 |
2023 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2022 |
2022 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2021 |
2021 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2020 |
2020 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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| UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exams, 2019 |
2019 |
General Studies Paper - I |
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| General Studies Paper - II |
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UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Exams Previous Years Questions
UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Exams Previous Years Questions
UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination Previous Years Questions
UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination Previous Years Questions
| Exam Name |
Year |
Paper |
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| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2024 |
2024 |
Paper-I General Medicine & Pediatrics |
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| Paper-II Paper-II Surgery Gynaecology & Obstetrics Preventive & Social Medicine |
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| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2023 |
2023 |
Paper-I General Medicine & Pediatrics |
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| Paper-II Paper-II Surgery Gynaecology & Obstetrics Preventive & Social Medicine |
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| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2022 |
2022 |
Paper-I General Medicine & Pediatrics |
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| Paper-II Paper-II Surgery Gynaecology & Obstetrics Preventive & Social Medicine |
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| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2021 |
2021 |
Paper-I General Medicine & Pediatrics |
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| Paper-II Paper-II Surgery Gynaecology & Obstetrics Preventive & Social Medicine |
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| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2020 |
2020 |
Paper-I General Medicine & Pediatrics |
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| Paper-II Paper-II Surgery Gynaecology & Obstetrics Preventive & Social Medicine |
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UPSC Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination Previous Years Questions
UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination Previous Years Questions
| Exam Name |
Year |
Paper |
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| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exams, 2024 |
2024 |
Paper-I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
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| Paper-II Civil Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electrical Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electronics & Telecomunication Engineering |
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| Paper-II Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exams, 2023 |
2023 |
Paper-I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
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| Paper-II Civil Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electrical Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electronics & Telecomunication Engineering |
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| Paper-II Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exams, 2022 |
2022 |
Paper-I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
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| Paper-II Civil Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electrical Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electronics & Telecomunication Engineering |
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| Paper-II Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exams, 2021 |
2021 |
Paper-I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
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| Paper-II Civil Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electrical Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electronics & Telecomunication Engineering |
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| Paper-II Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Services (Prelims) Exams, 2020 |
2020 |
Paper-I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
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| Paper-II Civil Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electrical Engineering |
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| Paper-II Electronics & Telecomunication Engineering |
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| Paper-II Mechanical Engineering |
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UPSC Engineering Services (Mains) Examination Previous Years Questions
UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination Previous Years Questions
UPSC NDA & NA Examination Previous Years Questions
| Exam Name |
Year |
Paper |
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| NDA & NA Exam - I, 2025 |
2025 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - II, 2024 |
2024 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - I, 2024 |
2024 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - II, 2023 |
2023 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - I, 2023 |
2023 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - II, 2022 |
2022 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - I, 2022 |
2022 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - II, 2021 |
2021 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam - I, 2021 |
2021 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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| NDA & NA Exam, 2020 |
2020 |
Paper-I Mathematics |
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| Paper-II_General Ability |
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π§ How to Use These Papers Effectively
- Start with recent papers to familiarize yourself with the latest trends.
- Simulate exam conditions while attempting the papers.
- Analyze your performance using the solutions provided.
- Focus on weak areas and revise using targeted materials.
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