UPSC CSE Mains Indian Language Qualifying Paper Syllabus 2026 – Complete Official Syllabus

UPSC CSE Mains Indian Language Qualifying Paper Syllabus

The Indian Language Qualifying Paper in the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination evaluates a candidate’s ability to understand and communicate effectively in the selected Indian language.

Nature of Paper: Qualifying
Standard: Matriculation or equivalent

Official Syllabus

  • Comprehension of given passages.
  • Précis Writing.
  • Usage and Vocabulary.
  • Short Essays.
  • Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice versa.

Important Notes

  • The paper is of qualifying nature only.
  • The standard of the paper is Matriculation or equivalent.
  • Marks obtained in this paper are not counted for the final merit ranking.
  • Candidates must answer the paper in the selected Indian language, except for the translation section.

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