However, I can provide you with a general understanding of the UPSC exam structure and the duration of each paper based on commonly available information.



The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts examinations for various civil services positions in India. The UPSC exam is divided into three stages: the Preliminary Examination (Prelims), the Main Examination (Mains), and the Personality Test (Interview).



The Prelims is the first stage of the UPSC exam. It consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I (GS Paper I) and General Studies Paper II (GS Paper II), also known as the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). The duration of each paper is typically:

- General Studies Paper I (GS Paper I): The duration of GS Paper I is usually 2 hours (120 minutes).

- General Studies Paper II (GS Paper II) / CSAT: The duration of GS Paper II or CSAT is also typically 2 hours (120 minutes).

The Prelims exam is conducted in an offline mode with objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).



The Mains is the second stage of the UPSC exam and includes a written examination. The Mains consists of nine papers, which are conducted over a period of several days. The duration of each paper can vary, but it is generally between 3 to 4 hours per paper. The papers in the Mains exam include:

- Essay: The duration of the Essay paper is usually 3 hours.

- General Studies I: The duration of General Studies I paper is typically 3 hours.

- General Studies II: The duration of General Studies II paper is usually 3 hours.

- General Studies III: The duration of General Studies III paper is typically 3 hours.

- General Studies IV: The duration of General Studies IV paper is usually 3 hours.

- Optional Subject Paper I: The duration of Optional Subject Paper I can vary but is generally around 3 to 4 hours.

- Optional Subject Paper II: The duration of Optional Subject Paper II can also vary but is generally around 3 to 4 hours.

- Language Paper: The duration of the Language paper is usually 3 hours.

- English Paper: The duration of the English paper is typically 3 hours.



After clearing the Mains examination, candidates who qualify are called for the Personality Test, also known as the Interview. The duration of the interview can vary, but it is generally around 30-45 minutes per candidate.

Please note that the duration of each paper mentioned above is based on common understanding and may vary from year to year. It is always advisable to refer to the official UPSC notifications and exam guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the