The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2011 was a major turning point in the history of the exam, as it marked the introduction of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in the Preliminary stage. This change significantly restructured the evaluation process of the first stage of the exam.
Important Dates – CSE 2011
- Notification Released: February 19, 2011
- Last Date to Apply: March 21, 2011
- Preliminary Exam Date: June 12, 2011 (Sunday)
- Main Exam Start Date: October 29, 2011
- Interview/Personality Test: March–May 2012
- Final Results Declared: May 2012
Major Change in Prelims – CSAT Introduced
From 2011 onward, the Prelims exam format changed to include two compulsory papers of objective type:
1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims – New Pattern):
Date: June 12, 2011
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies (GS) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude Test) | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: Both papers were objective in nature. Paper II included comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision-making, and basic numeracy.
2. Main Examination (Mains):
Start Date: October 29, 2011
Descriptive papers:
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper II | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper III | Essay | 200 |
| Paper IV & V | General Studies I & II | 300 each |
| Paper VI to IX | Two Optional Subjects (2 papers each) | 300 each |
Total (Mains): 2000 marks (excluding qualifying papers)
3. Personality Test (Interview):
Final Score: Mains (2000) + Interview (300) = 2300 marks
Highlights of UPSC CSE 2011
- First year of CSAT in prelims, replacing optional subject in Paper II
- Over 5.5 lakh candidates applied
- 11,237 candidates qualified for the Mains
- 2,415 candidates were called for the Interview
- 920 candidates were finally selected
- Topper: Haritha V Kumar
Download UPSC 2011 Question Papers
📥Download UPSC Prelims 2011 GS & CSAT Papers (PDF)
📥Download UPSC Mains 2011 All Papers (PDF)
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Conclusion:
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2011 marked a major shift in the exam structure with the arrival of CSAT. This redefined the way aspirants prepared for the Preliminary stage. Understanding the 2011 pattern is crucial for historical reference and preparation strategy.
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