The purpose of conducting the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is to screen candidates for the subsequent stages of the civil services examination process. This objective-type test assesses a broad range of topics, including current events, history, geography, and general knowledge, to evaluate the candidates’ understanding of essential concepts. Successful candidates from the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the more rigorous Main Examination, which further tests their critical thinking, analytical abilities, and general awareness needed for effective public administration.