UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – PSIR Optional Paper 2
The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 began on 21 August 2026 with the Essay Paper. Candidates appearing for the Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional subject can access the UPSC Mains 2026 PSIR Paper 2 Question Paper from this page. PSIR Paper 2 primarily focuses on International Relations and India’s Foreign Policy. The paper assesses candidates’ understanding of major theories and concepts of international relations, global and regional organisations, international institutions, contemporary world politics, security issues, and India’s relations with other countries and regions.
UPSC Mains 2026 PSIR Paper 2
Exam: UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026
Optional Subject: Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)
Paper: PSIR Paper II
Date: 30 August 2026
Time: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Maximum Marks: 250
Duration: 3 Hours
Download UPSC Mains 2026 PSIR Paper 2 Question Paper PDF
The UPSC Mains 2026 PSIR Paper 2 Question Paper PDF is provided below for candidates to download and use for answer-writing practice, question analysis, revision and future UPSC preparation.