UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 / 2027 (Mains + Essay Test Series)
24 GS and 5 Essay Tests + Mains Answer Building Course
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What is UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 / 2027 (Mains + Essay Test Series) by Synopsis IAS?
APPROACH FOR MAINS TEST SERIES (GS AND ESSAY)
Although the pattern of UPSC Mains exam is very dynamic, it still adheres to the basics. Syllabus and Previous Year Question papers are the key to maximize score in GS and in Essay. Therefore, Mock Test papers are designed based on the exact UPSC pattern.
Objective of the Test Series:
- To get 1-2 extra marks in each question.
- To get 10+ extra marks in each essay.
- Qualify Language Papers without any difficulty.
TWO LEVEL APPROACH
Level 1: Mains Answer Writing Building
Mains Answer Building (MAB) enables candidates to develop the sense of answer writing and enriching the content.
- To learn how to build an enriched answer/essay.
- Time limit: Not applicable.
- Based on syllabus and previous year question papers. (1979-2023)
- Candidates will get access to full Mains Answer Building Course of Synopsis IAS, which contains solutions for UPSC Mains Previous Year Questions. This course is conducted in Online Manner.
Level 2: Writing the Mains Tests
Level 2 tests candidates with different difficulty levels (E, M, D, V). So that they can simulate the UPSC exam in real sense, understand the demand of the exam and develop effective writing skills.
- Actual exam mode answer writing / essay writing.
- Time limit: 7 minutes/10 marks, 11 minutes/15 marks, 85 minutes/essay.
- GS: 24 tests.
- Essay: 6 full length essay tests.
- Optional: 12 full length optional tests.
- Candidates will upload Answer Copy for Level 2.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- There are Two Revision Tests.
- There are Six Essay Tests.
- There are Four Language Tests.
- There are 8 Full Length Tests.
- All the tests are designed as per UPSC pattern.
TEST SCHEDULE
SECTIONAL TESTS (Syllabus Common With Prelims)
Morning Shift (M): 09 AM – 12 PM, Evening Shift (E): 02 PM – 05 PM
| Test No. | Test Name | New Date | Syllabus (Max Marks: 250, Duration: 3 hrs unless Essay) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Test 1 | Society |
14 Sept 2025 (M) |
• Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India • Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies • Effects of globalization on Indian society • Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism |
| GS Test 2 | Art & Culture | 28 Sept 2025 (M) | • Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times |
| Essay Test 1 | Essay 1 | 12 Oct 2025 (M) | • 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| GS Test 3 | Modern History | 26 Oct 2025 (M) | • Modern Indian history from about the middle of the 18th century until the present — significant events, personalities, issues • The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country |
| GS Test 4 | Constitution & Polity | 09 Nov 2025 (M) | • Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, provisions, basic structure • Union & States: functions, federal issues, devolution of powers, finances • Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms, institutions • Comparison with other constitutions • Parliament & State Legislatures: structure, functioning, privileges, issues • Executive & Judiciary, Ministries & Departments, pressure groups • Representation of People’s Act (features) • Constitutional posts, bodies, statutory/regulatory/quasi-judicial bodies |
| Essay Test 2 | Essay 2 | 23 Nov 2025 (M) | • 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| GS Test 5 | Geography | 07 Dec 2025 (M) | • World’s physical geography • Important geophysical phenomena: earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, cyclones etc. • Distribution of natural resources (India & world) • Industrial location factors (primary, secondary, tertiary sectors) • Changes in geographical features, flora & fauna, and their effects |
| GS Test 6 | Environment & Disaster Mgmt. | 21 Dec 2025 (M) | • Conservation, pollution, degradation, EIA • Disaster & disaster management |
| Essay Test 3 | Essay 3 | 04 Jan 2026 (M) | • 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| GS Test 7 | Economy I (Economic Development) | 18 Jan 2026 (M) | • Indian economy, planning, resource mobilization, growth, employment • Inclusive growth & related issues • Government budgeting • Liberalization, industrial policy & growth • Investment models • Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways etc. |
| GS Test 8 | Economy II (Agriculture) | 01 Feb 2026 (M) | • Major crops, cropping patterns • Irrigation types, systems, transport, marketing of produce, constraints • Farm subsidies, MSP, PDS, buffer stocks, food security, technology missions, animal rearing • Food processing industry — scope, location, supply chain • Land reforms in India |
| Essay Test 4 | Essay 4 | 15 Feb 2026 (M) | • 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| GS Test 9 | Revision Test I | 01 Mar 2026 (M) | • Revision Test I (Covers GS Tests 1–7) |
| GS Test 10 | Ethics I | 08 Mar 2026 (M) | • Ethics & Human Interface: essence, determinants, consequences • Human values (leaders, reformers, administrators) • Role of family, society, institutions in values • Attitude: content, structure, function, influence • Aptitude & foundational values: integrity, impartiality, empathy, tolerance etc. • Emotional intelligence • Case studies |
| GS Test 11 | Ethics II | 15 Mar 2026 (M) | • Contributions of moral thinkers (India & world) • Public/Civil service values & ethics in administration • Ethical concerns in govt/private institutions, governance, corruption, international relations, corporate governance • Probity in governance: transparency, RTI, codes, citizen charters, utilization of funds • Case studies |
UPSC PRELIMS 2026: 24 May 2026
SECTIONAL TESTS (After Prelims)
| Test No. | Test Name | New Date | Syllabus (Max Marks: 250, Duration: 3 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Test 12 | Governance, Social Justice | 31 May 2026 (M) | • Governance: transparency, accountability, e-governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential) • Citizens’ charters, institutional measures • Role of civil services in a democracy • Development processes & industry: NGOs, SHGs, groups, donors, stakeholders • Government policies & interventions in development sectors • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections (Centre & States), institutions, bodies • Development & management of Social Sector/Services (Health, Education, HR) • Issues relating to poverty & hunger |
| GS Test 13 | Revision Test II | 07 June 2026 (M) | • Revision Test II (Covers Tests 10–12) |
| GS Test 14 | Security | 14 June 2026 (M) | • Development–extremism linkages • Role of external state & non-state actors • Internal security challenges via communication networks, media, social networking, cyber security, money-laundering • Security challenges in border areas, organized crime & terrorism • Security forces & agencies and their mandate |
| GS Test 15 | International Relations | 28 June 2026 (M) | • India & neighborhood relations • Bilateral, regional & global groupings/agreements affecting India • Policies & politics of developed & developing nations; diaspora • International institutions, agencies, fora — structure & mandate |
| GS Test 16 | Science & Technology | 05 July 2026 (M) | • Developments & applications of science & tech in daily life • Indian achievements in S&T, indigenization, new technology • Awareness in IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotech, Biotech • IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) issues |
FULL LENGTH AND SIMULATOR TESTS
| FULL LENGTH AND SIMULATOR TESTS SET 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Test No. | Test Name | Date | Syllabus / Paper |
| Essay Test 5 | Essay | 18 July 2026 (M) | 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| Language Tests 1 & 2 | Compulsory Language | 19 July 2026 (M & E) | • Compulsory Hindi Language Paper (Morning) • Compulsory English Language Paper (Evening) |
| GS Tests 17 & 18 | Simulator | 21 July 2026 (M & E) | • G.S. Paper I (Full Length Test) – Morning • G.S. Paper II (Full Length Test) – Evening |
| GS Tests 19 & 20 | Simulator | 22 July 2026 (M & E) | • G.S. Paper III (Full Length Test) – Morning • G.S. Paper IV (Full Length Test) – Evening |
| FULL LENGTH AND SIMULATOR TESTS SET 2 | |||
| Test No. | Test Name | Date | Syllabus / Paper |
| Essay Test 6 | Essay | 01 Aug 2026 (M) | 2 Essays, 3 Hours |
| Language Tests 3 & 4 | Compulsory Language | 02 Aug 2026 (M & E) | • Compulsory Hindi Language Paper (Morning) • Compulsory English Language Paper (Evening) |
| GS Tests 21 & 22 | Simulator | 04 Aug 2026 (M & E) | • G.S. Paper I (Full Length Test) – Morning • G.S. Paper II (Full Length Test) – Evening |
| GS Tests 23 & 24 | Simulator | 05 Aug 2026 (M & E) | • G.S. Paper III (Full Length Test) – Morning • G.S. Paper IV (Full Length Test) – Evening |
| UPSC MAINS 2026 EXPECTED SCHEDULE | |||
| UPSC Mains Exams 2026 | From 21 Aug 2026 | Dates to be announced by UPSC | |
Faculties
Krishna Sir and Associate Faculties
Course Pages
800+ Pages
Course Duration
50 hours
Validity
Mains 2027
Course Content / Syllabus
Following subjects are covered:
Mains (GS 1-4)
General Studies 1
- 6 subjects in History: Ancient History, Medieval History, Art and Culture, Modern History, World History, Post Independence History.
- 6 Subjects in Geography: Geomorphology, Oceanography, Climatology, Human Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, Maps (India and World).
- Sociology: Social Issues
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 2
- Indian Polity
- Governance
- Social Justice
- International Relations
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 3
- Indian Economy
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Disaster Management
- Science and Technology
- Internal Security
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
General Studies 4
- Theory Part
- Applied Ethics
- Case Studies
- 1 year Current Events & 5 years Contemporary Issues
Mains (Essay & language)
Essay
- Static Essays
- Applied Essays
- Essays on Current and Contemporary Issues
- Essay Writing Sessions
Qualifying Paper A: Hindi Language
Qualifying Paper B: English Language
General Details
PROGRAMME DETAILS
- All the tests are conducted in an online manner.
- Aspirants can reschedule the test date. (Postpone. but not Prepone)
What you will get:
- Each student will get a unique Student dashboard at synopsisias.com
- Unique Login id and Password for the Student dashboard.
- Upload your answer sheet or OMR sheet to your student dashboard.
- Candidates will upload Assignments for Level 1, and Answer Copy for Level 2.
- Download evaluated Answer sheet with proper feedback and comments. (after 10-14 days) (N/A for Prelims tests)
- Video Discussion of 300+ Questions (PYQs +).
- Question Paper-cum-Model Answer (PDF files only. No hard copy dispatch)
- Study material for Content enrichment: Geology Optional PYQ Course (PYQ Solutions from 1979-2025). (PDF files only. No hard copy dispatch)
IMPORTANT POINTS RELATED TO TEST SERIES
- Study material will be provided in soft copy only and will not be dispatched.
- In case a student is found involved in any violation of copyrights of Synopsis IAS material, the admission to the test series will be cancelled.
- The fee once paid is non-refundable and non- transferable.
- Synopsis IAS reserves all rights related to admission.
- Synopsis IAS reserves all rights to make any changes in test series schedule, if need so arises.
Last date for submission of answer copies for evaluation: 12 Days Before the Mains Examination 2025. You will get back all the evaluated copies latest before 1 week Mains 2025. No copy will be accepted after the last date.
How is this course different from similar courses by other coachings?
- It includes PYQ and Answer Writing Course for Free.
- There are Two Revision Tests.
- There are Six Essay Tests.
- There are Four Language Tests.
- There are 8 Full Length Tests.
- All the tests are designed as per UPSC pattern.
Content Developers and Faculties
Krishna Sir and Associate Faculties
Rating
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