UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – GS Paper II
The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 began on 21 August 2026 with the Essay Paper. The General Studies Paper II (GS Paper II) was conducted on 22 August 2026. Candidates looking for the UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper II Question Paper can access the complete question paper from this page.
GS Paper II covers Indian Constitution, Governance, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations. The paper tests candidates on their understanding of constitutional and political institutions, governance mechanisms, social-justice issues, welfare schemes, and India's relations with other countries, along with their ability to analyse issues and present clear, well-structured answers.
UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper II
Exam: UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026
Paper: General Studies Paper II (GS Paper II)
Date: 22 August 2026
Time: 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Maximum Marks: 250
Download UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper II Question Paper PDF
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