The UPSC CSAT 2012 will have two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each and of two hours duration each. All questions are of objective type. The marks scored in the CSAT 2012 are used for determining qualified candidates for the Civil Services (Mains) Exam 2012 only. The CSAT 2012 score (marks) will NOT be carried overto the next stage (Civil Services Mains Exam 2012)

UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test ) has two papers

Papers I tests the General Awaress.

Paper II tests Logical Resoning skills/Decision making skills/problem solving skills/Communication skills/mental ability/analytical ability/Comprehension skills/numerical aptitude/Data interpretation/English Language Comprehension skills