The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2015 was a landmark year with significant policy clarity, especially regarding the CSAT paper which was made qualifying only.
Important Dates – CSE 2015
- Notification Released: May 23, 2015
- Last Date to Apply: June 19, 2015
- Prelims Exam Date: August 23, 2015
- Mains Exam Start Date: December 18, 2015
- Interviews Held: March–May 2016
- Final Result Declared: May 10, 2016
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
The prelims consisted of two papers of objective type:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying – 33%) | 200 | 2 hours |
Main Examination Structure:
- Essay – 250 marks
- General Studies I to IV – 250 marks each
- Optional Paper I & II – 250 marks each
- Qualifying papers – English and Indian Language
- Total for Merit: 1750 + Interview (275 marks)
Topper and Results
- Topper: Tina Dabi (AIR 1)
- Total Final Selections: 1078 candidates
- Top Performers: Mostly from engineering and humanities background
Download UPSC 2015 Question Papers
📥Download Prelims 2015 Papers (PDF)
📥Download Mains 2015 Papers (PDF)
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Conclusion:
UPSC CSE 2015 was pivotal due to the final confirmation of the CSAT as a qualifying paper. It also saw the rise of one of the most inspirational toppers, Tina Dabi, whose journey motivated countless aspirants.
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