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.
