The UPSC CSE 2014 was conducted with minor refinements in the exam pattern. This year saw a steady increase in participation and competition among aspirants across India.
Important Dates – CSE 2014
- Notification Released: May 31, 2014
- Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2014
- Prelims Exam Date: August 24, 2014
- Mains Exam Start Date: December 14, 2014
- Interview Dates: March–May 2015
- Final Result Declared: July 4, 2015
Preliminary Examination Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying Only) | 200 (Qualifying) | 2 hours |
Main Examination Pattern:
The 2014 mains continued the format introduced in 2013 with 4 General Studies papers, 1 Essay, and 2 Optional Subject papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II to V | General Studies I to IV | 250 each |
| Paper VI & VII | Optional Subject (2 Papers) | 250 each |
Total (Mains): 1750 marks
Interview: 275 marks
Grand Total: 2025 marks
Topper and Selection
- Topper: Ira Singhal (AIR 1), first differently-abled woman to top CSE
- Total Vacancies: 1,364
- Total Candidates Recommended: 1,236
Download UPSC 2014 Question Papers
📥Prelims 2014 GS & CSAT Papers (PDF)
📥Mains 2014 GS, Essay & Optional Papers (PDF)
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Conclusion:
UPSC CSE 2014 marked another successful year for aspirants with a strong focus on analytical understanding, current events, and answer writing. The success stories of this batch continue to inspire lakhs of aspirants every year.
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