The Mains exam is more comprehensive and includes a section on General Awareness and Computer Aptitude.

Before you start practicing, ensure you understand the latest exam pattern for 2026. Phase 1: Preliminary Exam Time Allotted English Language 20 Minutes Numerical Ability 20 Minutes Reasoning Ability 20 Minutes 100 100 60 Minutes Phase 2: Mains Exam

: Analysis of recent years (2019–2024) shows that while Prelims remains easy to moderate, Mains has shifted toward more application-based and high-level questions.