UPSC Prelims 2026 – 77 Test Comprehensive Plan
70 tests on an alternate-day schedule: 40 GS (Paper I) and 30 CSAT (Paper II), with OMR-based evaluation, All India Rank and topic-wise performance graphs. Every plan can be customised after you join.
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General Studies Paper I
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Format
- Objective (MCQ)
- Role
- For merit ranking in Prelims (Paper I + Paper II)
- Negative marking
- 1/3rd of marks deducted for wrong answer
General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Format
- Objective (MCQ)
- Role
- 33 percent qualifying paper
- Negative marking
- 1/3rd of marks deducted for wrong answer
Test schedule
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| Date | GS test (Paper I) | CSAT test (Paper II) | Basic | Advanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 1 Current Affairs | CSAT Topic Test 1 Comprehension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 2 History of India and Indian National Movement | CSAT Topic Test 2 Interpersonal Skills and Communication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 3 Indian and World Geography | CSAT Topic Test 3 Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 16 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 4 Indian Polity and Governance | CSAT Topic Test 4 Decision Making and Problem Solving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 18 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 5 Economic and Social Development | CSAT Topic Test 5 General Mental Ability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 20 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 6 Environment and Ecology | CSAT Topic Test 6 Data Interpretation and Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 22 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 7 General Science and Technology | CSAT Topic Test 7 - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 8 Current Affairs | CSAT Topic Test 8 Interpersonal Skills and Communication | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 26 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 9 History of India and Indian National Movement | CSAT Topic Test 9 Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 28 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 10 Indian and World Geography | CSAT Topic Test 10 Decision Making and Problem Solving | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 30 Nov 2025 | GS Topic Test 11 Indian Polity and Governance | CSAT Topic Test 11 General Mental Ability | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 12 Economic and Social Development | CSAT Topic Test 12 Data Interpretation and Analysis | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 13 Environment and Ecology | CSAT Topic Test 13 Comprehension | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 14 General Science and Technology | CSAT Topic Test 14 - | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 15 Current Affairs | CSAT Topic Test 15 Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 16 History of India and Indian National Movement | CSAT Topic Test 16 Decision Making and Problem Solving | — | — | ✓ |
| 12 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 17 Indian and World Geography | CSAT Topic Test 17 General Mental Ability | — | — | ✓ |
| 14 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 18 Indian Polity and Governance | CSAT Topic Test 18 Data Interpretation and Analysis | — | — | ✓ |
| 16 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 19 Economic and Social Development | CSAT Mock Test 1 Comprehension | — | — | ✓ |
| 18 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 20 Environment and Ecology | CSAT Mock Test 2 Interpersonal Skills and Communication | — | — | ✓ |
| 20 Dec 2025 | GS Topic Test 21 General Science and Technology | CSAT Mock Test 3 - | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 9 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 1 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 11 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 2 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 13 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 3 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 15 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 4 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 17 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 5 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 19 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 6 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 21 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 7 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 23 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 8 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 25 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 9 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 27 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 10 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 29 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 11 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 31 Jan 2026 | GS Mock Test 12 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 2 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 13 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 4 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 14 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 6 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 15 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 8 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 16 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 10 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 17 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 12 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 18 Full Syllabus Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
| 14 Feb 2026 | GS Mock Test 19 Final Full Mock Test | CSAT Mock Test CSAT Mock Test | — | — | ✓ |
GS: 7 topics × 3 rounds = 21 topic tests + 19 full-syllabus mocks = 40. CSAT: 6 topics × 3 rounds = 18 topic tests + 12 full-syllabus mocks = 30. Dates allocated sequentially every 2 days starting 2025-11-10; first 30 dates have both GS + CSAT; last 10 dates have only GS (to reach 40 GS tests).
Syllabus covered
Every topic tested in this plan, with what UPSC expects you to know.
GS Paper I
Current Affairs
Current events of national and international importance; includes all areas of relevance in governance, policy, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations within the past 1–2 years.
- National current affairs; Government initiatives and schemes; Economic surveys; PIB updates
- International current affairs; Bilateral and multilateral summits; Global reports and indices
- Important organizations like UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, WTO, ASEAN, G20, BRICS
- Important awards; sports; personalities in news; defense exercises
History of India and Indian National Movement
Comprehensive study of ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history with emphasis on socio-economic, political, and cultural developments and the freedom struggle.
- Ancient India; Prehistoric period; Indus Valley; Vedic age; Mauryan and Gupta Empires; Sangam age; art and architecture
- Medieval India; Delhi Sultanate; Mughal Empire; Bhakti and Sufi movements; Vijayanagar and regional kingdoms
- Modern India; European penetration; British conquest and expansion; reforms and revolts
- Social and religious reform movements of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Indian National Movement; Revolt of 1857 to 1947; INC sessions; freedom fighters; Gandhian era; constitutional development
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world; includes geomorphology, climatology, oceanography, human and economic geography.
- Physical geography; Earth structure; landforms; plate tectonics; volcanoes; earthquakes
- Climatology; monsoons; jet streams; winds; cyclones; precipitation types
- Oceanography; currents; tides; salinity; ocean resources
- Indian geography; rivers; soils; agriculture; natural vegetation; resources; industries
- Human geography; population distribution; migration; urbanization; settlements
- Maps and locations; important places in news
Indian Polity and Governance
Indian Constitution and political system; governance and public policy; institutions and mechanisms of accountability and democracy.
- Constitution; Preamble; features; amendments; schedules
- Fundamental Rights; Directive Principles; Fundamental Duties
- Parliament; State Legislatures; Executive; Judiciary
- Federal structure; Centre–State relations; Inter State Councils
- Local governance; Panchayati Raj; Municipalities
- Constitutional and statutory bodies like CAG, EC, UPSC, NITI Aayog, NHRC, etc.
- Elections; representation; political parties; pressure groups; governance issues
- Transparency; RTI; citizen charters; e governance
Environment and Ecology
Concepts and issues related to ecology, biodiversity, and climate change; Indian and global environmental governance and sustainable management practices.
- Ecology; ecosystem structure and functions; food chains; biodiversity types and values
- Environmental degradation; pollution; waste management; climate change and global warming
- Conservation efforts; wildlife protection; biosphere reserves; national parks
- Global environmental conventions; UNFCCC; CBD; Kyoto Protocol; Paris Agreement
- Indian environment policies; Environment Protection Act; Forest and Wildlife Acts
- Impact assessment; sustainable resource use; environmental organizations
General Science and Technology
General awareness of scientific developments, discoveries, and technological applications relevant to India; emphasis on applied and emerging technologies.
- Basic principles of physics; chemistry; biology and their applications in daily life
- Space technology; ISRO missions; satellites; defense technology
- Biotechnology; genetic engineering; health and disease control innovations
- Information technology; AI; robotics; nanotechnology; cybersecurity
- Agricultural science; renewable energy; environmental technologies
- Achievements of Indians in science and technology
CSAT Paper II
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages in English and Hindi testing ability to understand, analyze and infer information logically from given text.
- Factual comprehension; direct questions based on passages
- Inference and logical conclusion type comprehension
- Tone and attitude of author; vocabulary in context
- Passage based reasoning and summarization
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Questions assessing interpersonal effectiveness, empathy, and communication clarity in administrative and team settings.
- Basic communication principles; verbal and non verbal cues
- Empathy; emotional intelligence in decision making
- Public relations; interpersonal behavior; listening and persuasion
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Logical thinking; pattern recognition; analytical reasoning and syllogism based problem solving.
- Syllogism; statements and conclusions; assumptions
- Cause and effect; analogies; classification
- Coding decoding; blood relations; direction sense
- Series completion; missing numbers; analytical puzzles
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Case based reasoning problems testing judgment and integrity in administrative situations.
- Situational decision making with ethical context
- Prioritization and resource allocation
- Trade off analysis and stakeholder management
- Conflict resolution and public interest reasoning
General Mental Ability
Quantitative aptitude and reasoning skills covering arithmetic, algebra, and data sufficiency.
- Number systems; divisibility; simplification
- Averages; ratios; proportions; percentages
- Profit and loss; simple and compound interest; time and work
- Time speed distance; boats and trains; mixtures and alligations
- Permutation combination; probability basics
Data Interpretation and Analysis
Interpretation and analysis of quantitative data; ability to draw logical inferences and apply numerical reasoning to real life administrative data.
- Tabular and graphical data interpretation
- Statistical tools; mean; median; mode; range
- Percentage and ratio based analysis
- Trend identification and comparative analysis
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