India, May 24 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination today, May 24, 2026 across the country. As the paper 1 prelims exam concludes. Students suggested the paper was lengthy and tough. While most of the questions were unpredictable. The overall difficulty level of the exam is considered as moderate to tough. The paper 1 of civil services exams was filled with random current affairs which according to the experts will push a lower cutoff for the candidates.

Paper 1 prelims exam was conducted from 9:30 am to 11:30 am under strict security measures. Reports said around 8,19,372 candidates registered for the prelims exams for 933 vacancies. The civil services prelims exam of UPSC...