UPSC Civil Services Examination 2009 - Detailed information along with Previous Papers


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:

PaperSubjectMarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Studies1502 hours
Paper IIOptional Subject (one)3002 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.SubjectMarks
Paper IIndian Language (Qualifying)300
Paper IIEnglish (Qualifying)300
Paper IIIEssay200
Paper IV & VGeneral Studies I & II300 each
Paper VI to IXTwo 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)


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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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