The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Examination 2009 to recruit officers for India's top services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and others. The examination consisted of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Important Dates – CSE 2009
- Notification Released: January 2009
- Last Date to Apply: February 2009
- Preliminary Exam Date: May 17, 2009 (Sunday)
- Mains Exam Start Date: October 23, 2009
- Interview/Personality Test: January – March 2010
- Final Results Declared: May 2010
Exam Structure in 2009
1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims):
Date: May 17, 2009
Objective-type papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Optional Subject (one) | 300 | 2 hours |
Note: CSAT was not introduced in 2009. It came into effect from 2011.
2. Main Examination (Mains):
Start Date: October 23, 2009
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):
Date: January–March 2010
Marks: 300
Final Score: Mains (2000) + Interview (300) = 2300 marks
Highlights of UPSC CSE 2009
- Over 3.5 lakh candidates applied for the Preliminary Exam
- About 11,984 candidates qualified for the Mains
- 2,100 candidates were called for the Interview
- 875 candidates were finally recommended for appointment
- Topper: Shah Faesal (Roll No. 004514) – First Kashmiri to top UPSC
Download UPSC 2009 Question Papers
📥Download UPSC Prelims 2009 GS & Optional Papers (PDF)
📥Download UPSC Mains 2009 All Papers (PDF)Download UPSC android apps
Conclusion:
The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2009 was among the last to follow the older prelims pattern before CSAT was introduced. It serves as an excellent reference for aspirants looking to understand the historical structure and demands of the exam.
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