The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2012 continued with the CSAT pattern introduced in 2011. This year saw increased competition, continued emphasis on aptitude in Prelims, and a traditional Mains structure. Below are the key dates, exam pattern, and important information for CSE 2012.
Important Dates – CSE 2012
- Notification Released: February 4, 2012
- Last Date to Apply: March 5, 2012
- Preliminary Exam Date: May 20, 2012 (Sunday)
- Main Exam Start Date: October 5, 2012
- Interview/Personality Test: March–May 2013
- Final Result Declared: May 3, 2013
1. Prelims – CSAT-Based Pattern:
Both papers were compulsory and objective (MCQ) in nature:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies (GS) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude) | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: Paper II (CSAT) was qualifying in nature for some services, but marks counted toward the cutoff.
2. Main Examination Structure:
Start Date: October 5, 2012
Descriptive format with 9 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. Interview / Personality Test:
Date: March to May 2013
Marks: 300
Total (Mains + Interview): 2300 marks
Highlights of UPSC CSE 2012
- CSAT continued for the second year in prelims
- Over 5.36 lakh candidates applied
- Approximately 12,000 candidates qualified for Mains
- 2,674 candidates called for the Interview
- 998 candidates were finally recommended
- Topper: Shena Aggarwal (AIR 1)
Download UPSC 2012 Question Papers
📥Download Prelims GS & CSAT 2012 Papers (PDF)
📥Download UPSC Mains 2012 All Papers (PDF)
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Conclusion:
UPSC CSE 2012 reinforced the CSAT model and marked another year of steady competition and traditional Mains format. It was also the last year before major syllabus reforms in 2013.
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