Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of objective type (multiple-choice questions) carrying a maximum of 450 marks.

The Question Papers (Test Booklets) are set in English & Hindi.

Total Marks - 450 marks

Paper - I General Studies 150 marks

Paper - II Optional subjects to be selected 300 marks


List of 23 Optional Subjects CS Preliminary

1. Agriculture
2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Botany
4. Chemistry
5. Civil Engineering
6. Commerce
7. Economics
8. Electrical Engineering
9. Geography
10. Geology
11. Indian History
12. Law
13. Mathematics
14. Mechanical Engineering
15. Medical Science
16. Philosophy
17. Physics
18. Political Science
19. Psychology
20. Public Administration
21. Sociology
22. Statistics
23. Zoology

1. Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions).
2. The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English.
3. The course content of the syllabi for the optional subjects will be of the degree level.
4. Each paper will be of two hours duration. Blind candidates will, however, be allowed an extra time of twenty minutes at each paper.