UPSC Civil Services Exam Mains Optional Paper 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Updated 2026| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper I | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper II | 3 Hours | 250 |
Detailed UPSC Civil Services Exam Mains Optional Paper 2 syllabus 2026, exam pattern, subject-wise weightage, and topic distribution on MockPreps.
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper I | 3 Hours | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper II | 3 Hours | 250 |
Mock Test: Introduction to Indian Polity and Constitution
Combined Test: Maratha Empire and Shivaji & Post-Independence Developments
Combined Test: Drainage System of India, Soils of India & Irrigation and Water Resources
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