Are all UPSC examinations part of Civil Services?
No. CSE, CDS and CISF AC(EXE) LDCE are separate examinations with different purposes, candidates, papers and selection stages.
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC examination guides and official previous papers.
Choose the exact UPSC examination first. Eligibility, stages, paper structure, service allocation and medical or departmental conditions differ substantially between examinations.
Exam overview
What this examination path includes.
The Union Public Service Commission conducts distinct constitutional and service examinations. Civil Services, Combined Defence Services and CISF AC(EXE) LDCE do not share one common eligibility rule or selection process.
Start with the current official notice for the chosen examination, then use the matching official previous papers for timed and stage-specific practice.
Eligibility
Check the exact post, year, and notification.
Eligibility varies by examination and service. It may include a recognised degree, academy-specific subject background, nationality, age, physical or medical standards, serving-status, or departmental-service conditions.
Important: This page is an orientation for students. The recruiting authority’s current notice, corrigenda, and official portal determine eligibility.
Selection process and subjects
Compare the main examination routes.
| Examination or post | Usual minimum qualification | Selection process | Main subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE — Civil Services Examination | A recognised degree, subject to the current age, nationality, attempt and category rules. | Objective Preliminary examination, descriptive Main examination and Personality Test/Interview. | Preliminary General Studies Paper I and qualifying Paper II (CSAT); Main essay, general studies, language and optional papers. |
| CDS — Combined Defence Services | Degree and academy-specific educational, age, marital-status, physical and medical conditions. | Written examination followed by SSB intelligence/personality testing, medical examination and merit. | English and General Knowledge for all routes; Elementary Mathematics additionally applies to IMA, INA and AFA routes under the notice. |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | Restricted to eligible serving CISF personnel meeting the current departmental conditions. | Written objective and descriptive papers followed by physical/medical, service-record and interview/personality stages as notified. | General ability, intelligence and professional skill; essay, précis writing and comprehension. |
Previous-year papers
Practise with the relevant published paper subset.
Only reviewed records already published in the KSLC paper library appear below. A paper may include a question PDF, a memory-based question set, an answer key or reviewed solutions. Unavailable items are clearly marked as not published yet.
Source note: KSLC indexes previous-year papers for practice and revision. Copyright and official exam ownership remain with the respective examination authorities. When a record uses an official public source, use that authority's notice as final.
12 published paper records listed.
| Exam | Exam Date / Period | Subject | Question Paper | Answers/Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC CAPF (AC) 2024 Paper I – Series A | 2024 | General Ability and Intelligence | 🔓 Structured paper | Solutions |
| UPSC CISF AC(EXE) LDCE 2026 - Paper I: General Ability, Intelligence and Professional Skill | 03-2026 | General Ability, Intelligence and Professional Skill | 🔓 Open Paper | Answers |
| UPSC CISF AC(EXE) LDCE 2026 - Paper II: Essay, Precis Writing and Comprehension | 03-2026 | Essay, Precis Writing and Comprehension | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 - General Studies Paper I | 06-2024 | General Studies Paper I | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 - General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 06-2024 | General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 - General Studies Paper I | 05-2025 | General Studies Paper I | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 - General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 05-2025 | General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 - General Studies Paper I | 05-2026 | General Studies Paper I | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 - General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 05-2026 | General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 - Elementary Mathematics | 04-2026 | Elementary Mathematics | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 - English | 04-2026 | English | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
| UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2026 - General Knowledge | 04-2026 | General Knowledge | 🔓 Open Paper | Solutions |
Foundation preparation at KSLC
Build the common Class B, C, and D written-exam foundation.
KSLC’s general foundation route supports the recurring core used across many recruitment examinations: quantitative aptitude and arithmetic, reasoning, English, general awareness, current affairs, timed practice, revision planning, and performance review.
Exam-specific technical subjects, local language, typing, stenography, physical fitness, medical standards, interviews, and professional papers require separate preparation where the official notice includes them.
Authoritative references
Official sources used for this guide.
- Union Public Service Commission Official notifications, examination pages, previous papers, answer keys and results.
- UPSC examinations Current and forthcoming examination notices and timetables.
- UPSC previous question papers Official historical question-paper catalogue.
Last content review: . Re-check the current notice before applying.
Questions
Common questions about this examination path.
Are KSLC solution pages official UPSC answer keys?
Only a file explicitly identified as an official UPSC answer key is labelled that way. Any later worked explanation is separately identified as nonofficial study support.
Where is KSLC located?
KSLC is in Mawnianglah, near 7th Mile Taxi Stand, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793009, and supports learners from nearby communities in North East India.
How can a student apply for a batch?
Students can use the Apply page to submit a self-enrolment application. The center reviews applications, payment details when applicable, and batch suitability before activating access.
What support does KSLC provide after enrolment?
Enrolled students can receive classroom guidance, study planning, course updates, online lessons, reading material, discussion support, and progress follow-up through the KSLC website.