UPSC Civil Services Examination 2010 - Detailed information along with Previous Papers


The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Examination 2010 to recruit top civil servants across the Indian administrative structure. This was the last year when the Prelims had the traditional format before CSAT was introduced in 2011.

Important Dates – CSE 2010:

  • Notification Released: February 2, 2010
  • Last Date to Apply: March 1, 2010
  • Preliminary Exam Date: May 23, 2010 (Sunday)
  • Main Exam Start Date: October 29, 2010
  • Interview/Personality Test: February – April 2011
  • Final Results Declared: May 2011

Exam Structure in 2010

1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims):

Date: May 23, 2010

Consisted of two papers:

PaperSubjectMarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Studies1502 hours
Paper IIOptional Subject (one)3002 hours

Note: This was the last Prelims without CSAT. CSAT was introduced from 2011 onwards.

2. Main Examination (Mains):

Start Date: October 29, 2010

Total Papers: 9 (Essay-based)

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: February–April 2011
Marks: 300

Final Score: Mains (2000) + Interview (300) = 2300 marks

Highlights of UPSC CSE 2010

  • Over 5 lakh candidates applied for the Preliminary Exam
  • About 12,000 candidates qualified for Mains
  • More than 2,400 candidates were called for the Interview
  • 965 candidates were finally recommended for appointment
  • Topper: S. Divyadharshini – 1st rank holder and female topper


Download UPSC 2010 Question Papers

📥Download UPSC Prelims 2010 GS & Optional Papers (PDF)
📥Download UPSC Mains 2010 All Papers (PDF)




Conclusion:

The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2010 marked the final use of the traditional preliminary exam structure. It provides valuable insights into the older pattern and serves as a useful resource for aspirants studying the evolution of UPSC over the years.

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