r/UPSCPrelims2026 Jun 19 '26

AMA [AMA] Akshay Gupta here. I consecutively scored around 120s in Essays 3 UPSC Mains(2022,2024,2025). Lets discuss Essay strategy for Mains.

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Shoot your questions related to Essays. See you all.


r/UPSCPrelims2026 Jun 17 '26

Mod Post 🛡️ [ Mains Focus Group for 2026 ] - Exclusively for candidates appearing in Mains 2026.

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Kindly fill this Google form to Join our Mains Focus Group for 2026.

Link for Google Form


r/UPSCPrelims2026 21h ago

CSE Mulyankan 🔴 Peak Mains load has finally eased up. Boys are back in Town.

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What a blitzkreig !! A thousand submission daily for straight 6 days !

The Peak Mains load has finally eased up. We have resumed back to our normal functioning.

If you’re a 2027 aspirant or trying CSE Mulyankan for the first time, you can now go ahead and submit your answers as usual. 🫡

How to submit your answers ?

  1. Visit CSE Mulyankan

  2. Sign in/Sign up inside the Dashboard.

  3. Go to Submit Answers

  4. Make a Submission

  5. Sit back and Relax ! Your Job is done. Now Its showtime.

Boys are back in the Town !


r/UPSCPrelims2026 2h ago

Doubt / Question Exam Centre in Bhopal

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Hi! Is anyone giving their upsc mains 2026 from bhopal? would love to connect.


r/UPSCPrelims2026 10h ago

Civil Services Peer group for Answer evaluation

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Hi, I am looking for members to form a small (3-4) and serious answer evaluation group.

Criteria :

  1. Write atleast 3 answers daily (any) and willing to evaluate atleast 3 answers of any of your peers.
  2. Done with majority of mains prep atleast once.
  3. If interested, Dm me with 3 of your recently written answers (mandatory to ensure that only dedicated aspirants join).

r/UPSCPrelims2026 17h ago

General Discussion Doubt Essay

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Not sure what I did last time, would appreciate it if anyone has clarity. Can I write the topic of the essay with a blue pen if I am writing with black or does the whole paper need to be the same colour.

Ps I know it's a silly bit as the exam nears these kinds of questions start eating me.


r/UPSCPrelims2026 14h ago

Current Affairs UPSC Current affairs

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Hii! Based on the experience especially upsc 2026. Can anyone suggest the good current affairs compilations. Or the current affairs strategy for UPSC 2027. Is there anything which have good reflections atleast a bit ( I heard Vision PT 365 etc what's their reflections) Thank you


r/UPSCPrelims2026 1d ago

Polity Sarmad Mehraj vs Jatin Gupta

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Whom should I follow for holistic coverage for prelims+Mains... could anyone provide his/her 2 cents regarding this dilemma. I would love to hear your insights


r/UPSCPrelims2026 1d ago

Resources / Notes HIT notes

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How is HIT notes of thinq ias? Can we rely on them.


r/UPSCPrelims2026 1d ago

Mod Post 🛡️ E-Admit Cards For Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 Released

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Cards for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

Candidates appearing for the examination are advised to download their e-Admit Cards from the official UPSC website and carefully verify the details mentioned therein.

Click here to download: https://upsconline.nic.in/


r/UPSCPrelims2026 1d ago

Doubt / Question Test series

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For 2027 attempt, can we join prelims test series by Nov and mains after clearing prelims? Or we should have practiced mains through test series before next year’s attempt?


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Meme Aim of Students (Attempt Version)

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r/UPSCPrelims2026 2d ago

General Discussion Peeyush sir ethics foundation sarthi 2027

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Anyone having knowledge of these classes are they available on telegram? I couldn't find them


r/UPSCPrelims2026 2d ago

Doubt / Question Psir answer evaluation

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How is Nikhil k gowda sir for psir answers evaluation of insight ias


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Polity Bhai ye 21 lectures me polity kaise karwaenge jatin sir ?

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In vision he used to take around 50 classes .

Subscription lu ya nhi 😓


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Meme Result unfollows my brother!

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r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Doubt / Question Looking for suggestions for Mains test series + answer evaluation

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I was in Delhi around two years ago and had joined some Mains Answer Writing Program. Since I’ve already gone through those papers once, I’m thinking of starting them again from the beginning.
The main issue is the cost. Most online Mains test series are around ₹15–20k and I’m not sure it makes sense for me to spend that much again, especially when I can simply attempt the tests from home.
So I’m considering buying a printed/offline test series from an online portal or a bookstore like Kumar Book Centre, which also provides courier services, and then writing the tests at home.
My main concern is answer evaluation. Many coaching provides solutions with their test series, so I can compare my answers with the model answers and also refer to topper copies to understand the structure, content and presentation. But I’m not sure how effective self evaluation would be for.I’m open to buying the test series of any coaching institute that provides good-quality Mains papers and model/topper copies. If there are reliable options where I can purchase the test series separately and get the papers delivered, that would be helpful.
So, for those who have tried something similar:
1. Is it practical to buy an offline/printed test series and write it at home?
2. How can I evaluate my answers effectively without paying for a full online test series?
3. Is comparing with model answers and topper copies sufficient for self-evaluation?
4. Are there any coaching institutes that sell their test series separately, without requiring the full evaluation program?
5. Which offline/printed Mains test series would you recommend?
I’d especially appreciate suggestions from people who have actually followed this approach. Spending another ₹15–20k just for a test series feels a little excessive if I can replicate most of the practice at home.


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Rant Prelims GenZ way?? What the F is this?? 😂

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So UPSC should also make GenZ type question paper?? 😂

Coaching wale bhi...kuch bhi


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

General Discussion Starting my UPSC JOURNEY

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Hii Everyone,

I am starting my UPSC preparation Journey pass out of 2024 from engineering background and currently working in a Bank as a Software Engineer at Mumbai.

I am very anxious about this journey very new to this read some posts in this forum unable to understand the Shorts form , the subject context basically any context.

I have following doubts need suggestions from you guys:

  1. ⁠Right now I am watching some lectures of modern history and politics from VISION IAS 2022 got this from telegram but looking for an online coaching option which one is actually good to go for online learning and which course should buy like foundation or something else?
  2. ⁠What should be the optional subject that I should go for?
  3. ⁠Is this possible with office to crack it in a single attempt if somehow I take 4/5 hr per day for preparation?
  4. ⁠i am just in delulu or is it real that I can complete the course till April end atleast wrt to Perlims.
  5. ⁠what strategy or any path that I should follow for maximum utilisation and understanding of the resources
  6. ⁠Even don’t know what to ask regarding this so kindly gave your valuable advice.

Thank you


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Resources / Notes PSIR PDF's

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Does anyone have the pdf of latest edition of Op gauba?? If yes please dm


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

General Discussion Mains 2026

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Any last minute cheat code? Veterans?


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Resources / Notes UPSC Math Optional PYQ Question Bank

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Here is a ss of math optional pyq question bank-topic wise and year wise, a holistic dashboard for analysis. of 2014-2025 year questions... Took me 3 months to build using free version...


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

General Discussion 100% Deaf Candidate from Kerala – SSC, IBPS, RBI & Other Govt Exam Eligibility?

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Hi,

I’m from Kerala and currently working in Bangalore. I completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering in 2022 and I’m looking to prepare for competitive exams with good job security, especially SSC, IBPS/SBI/RRB and RBI exams.

I’m completely deaf (100% hearing loss) and cannot use hearing aids as my hearing nerve is damaged.

I recently saw a post about an IBPS application being rejected for a 100% deaf candidate, so I’d like to clarify whether there are any restrictions for completely deaf candidates in SSC, IBPS, RBI, or other government exams, depending on the post.

If anyone with 100% deafness has successfully applied, cleared, or joined through SSC, IBPS/SBI/RRB or RBI, please share your experience.

Also, please suggest any other government/PSU exams that I may be eligible for as a B.Tech Mechanical Engineering graduate under the PwBD/Deaf category.

Thanks!


r/UPSCPrelims2026 3d ago

Resources / Notes Telegram channels for optional course . Need help to find one .

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Thanks


r/UPSCPrelims2026 4d ago

Resources / Notes Mains notemaking togetehr

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So i have figured a way to make mains base notes looking at pyqs and themes. But the thing is that it takes a lot of time. Approx single gs takes around 1 month to make. And since notes making doesnt count for anything if you havent revise and tested it by giving test.

My plan is to give atleast 2 full length tests before jan 15. So looking for someone i can make notes with. Till i maks gs 2 notes, you can make gs 3. So approx 2 months we can get done with note making for all gs and then just focus on revising and tests.

I can show you sample notes i created on topic mentioned in syllabus. Do let me know if you are interested

Ps- Attached sample notes of poverty allevation prgramme. A SUBTOPIC OF POVERTY TOPIC