UPSC Main English Question Paper

The UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Mains includes English as an optional language paper. The previous year question papers for English are crucial in understanding the exam pattern and question types. The paper is divided into two parts: Paper-I tests language skills such as essay writing, comprehension, grammar, and precise writing, while Paper-II focuses on English literature, including prose, poetry, and drama.

Reviewing previous year question papers helps candidates concentrate on key areas like literary criticism, analysis of classical and modern English works, and understanding the historical and cultural contexts of literary texts. Practicing these papers sharpens analytical writing, improves time management, and enhances command over both language and literature, helping candidates score well in the Mains exam.

UPSC English question papers are listed below for candidate's reference. This question bank comprises question papers of 11 years, which enable aspirants to get familiar with the question paper pattern and the syllabus to focus on while preparing for the exam. The question papers you find are Union Public Service Commission papers. Go through the papers carefully for further reference and preparation. Practice these question papers to be well versed with English.

We have uploaded 11 years question papers from 2013 to latest 2021 question papers for the subject English. Apart from this paper, below are the links for question papers of other subjects.

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• UPSC Main English - 2013
• UPSC Main English - 2014
• UPSC Main English - 2015
• English - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2016 Question Paper]
• English Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2017 Question Paper]
• English - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination – 2019 Question Paper]
• English - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2020 Question Paper]
• English - Compulsory Subject [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2021 Question Paper]
• UPSC English - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2022 Question Paper]
• English - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2023 - Question Paper
• English - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2024 - Question Paper
• English - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2025 - Question Paper

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