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Civil Services Aptitude Test 3 Volumes

“Raja Sir’s IAS Academy prepares aspirants comprehensively for CSAT, a vital component of Civil Services exams.”

CSAT is a qualifying paper, in which a candidate has to secure 33% marks. A candidate has to get at least 67 marks (out of 200) to be able to clear the cut-off (for CSAT paper 2). For every correct answer, there is 2.5 marks. However, one has to be careful as there is negative marking of 0.833 (for wrong answers). Out of 80 questions, even if you attempt just 30 (but with 100% accuracy), you can cross the cut-off marks very easily.
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Product Overview: UPSC CSAT Paper 2 – Qualifying Exam Preparation

CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) Paper 2 is a qualifying paper in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, requiring candidates to score at least 33% (66.67 out of 200 marks). Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks, while each incorrect answer attracts a negative marking of approximately 0.833 marks.

With 80 questions in the paper, strategic question selection and accuracy are key to clearing the qualifying cutoff. Candidates who attempt just 30 questions with 100% accuracy can score 75 marks, comfortably exceeding the qualifying requirement. This approach emphasizes accuracy over the number of attempts, helping aspirants prepare smarter, minimize negative marking, and clear the CSAT cutoff with confidence.

UPSC CSAT Syllabus

  1. Reading Comprehension – Passage-based questions.

  2. Interpersonal & Communication Skills

  3. Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

  4. Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

  5. General Mental Ability

  6. Basic Numeracy (Class 10 Level) – Percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, time and work, etc.

  7. Data Interpretation (Class 10 Level) – Tables, charts, graphs and data sufficiency. 


    Whether you are beginning your CSAT preparation or strengthening your existing knowledge, this book can serve as a valuable companion for understanding ethical concepts, revising key topics, developing analytical thinking, and improving answer-writing skills

✓Build strong concepts and master CSAT with Raja Sir IAS Academy’s comprehensive guide for UPSC aspirants

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CategoryCSAT

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Chandru Selvaraj 15 Oct 2026
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