UPSC CSE Mains 2026 is scheduled to begin 21 August 2026. Every year, 30–40% of GS questions come directly from current affairs of the preceding 12–18 months. This mock test series draws every question from verified news covered in Ujiyari’s daily articles and editorials, so you can practise answers using the same sources you studied from.
What makes this series different
Every question in this series is:
- Sourced from current affairs covered in Ujiyari’s daily archive (Jan–May 2026)
- Crosslinked to the original Ujiyari article for deeper reading
- UPSC-standard: exact word limits (150/250/350 words) and marks (10/15/20)
- Model answers included: collapsible, written to UPSC Mains standard with Introduction → Body → Way Forward structure
How to use these mocks
- Attempt the question on paper first, set a timer (7 min for 10 marks, 12 min for 15 marks, 20 min for 20 marks)
- Click Show Model Answer to compare
- Follow the crosslink to the source article to plug gaps in your knowledge
UPSC Mains 2026 Schedule
| Day | Date | Morning (9 AM–12 PM) | Afternoon (2–5 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Aug 21 | Paper A, Indian Language | Paper B, English |
| Day 2 | Aug 22 | Essay Paper | — |
| Day 3 | Aug 23 | GS Paper 1 | GS Paper 2 |
| Day 4 | Aug 24 | GS Paper 3 | GS Paper 4 |
| Day 5 | Aug 25 | Optional Paper I | Optional Paper II |
Schedule is tentative. Verify at upsc.gov.in when officially released.
