Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
EXEMPTION FROM QUALIFYING LANGUAGE
PAPER
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 4:04PM by PIB Delhi
Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually in
accordance with the CSE Rules notified by this Department for a particular CSE. As per CSE Rules-2025,
the Paper A on Indian Language is not compulsory for...
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions EXEMPTION FROM QUALIFYING LANGUAGE PAPER
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 4:04PM by PIB Delhi Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually in accordance with the CSE Rules notified by this Department for a particular CSE. As per CSE Rules-2025, the Paper A on Indian Language is not compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
CSE Rules are part of a dynamic, evolving framework. To ensure a level playing field for the aspirants nationwide, Government continuously undertakes reforms and remedial measures.
This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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