UPSC CSAT Previous Year Questions by Year
Year-wise CSAT PYQs allow you to work through a complete historical examination paper rather than selecting questions from a particular topic.
The Habitat IAS collection covers2011 to 2026 and contains1,280 questions. Each year is represented by a dedicated page containing 80 questions.
Select any year below to open its complete set of 80 CSAT questions.
For concept-focused revision, switch totopic-wise CSAT PYQs. For interactive attempts, useCSAT Practice.
UPSC CSAT PYQs 2011–2026
Recent UPSC CSAT Year-Wise PYQs
If you are beginning with the most recent papers, these pages provide direct access to the latest four years in the database.
Open the 2026 CSAT questions, options, answers and explanations.
2025Open the 2025 CSAT questions, options, answers and explanations.
2024Open the 2024 CSAT questions, options, answers and explanations.
2023Open the 2023 CSAT questions, options, answers and explanations.
Why Solve CSAT PYQs Year-Wise?
Year-wise practice lets you see the question set as a complete examination rather than as isolated questions.
How to Use Year-Wise CSAT PYQs
1. Start with a complete paper
Select a year and attempt the questions as a single set. This gives you a broader view of the paper rather than focusing only on one subject.
2. Check your answers after attempting
Use the provided answers and explanations after your attempt. Separating the solving stage from the analysis stage makes it easier to identify genuine gaps.
3. Record recurring problem areas
When several questions expose the same weakness, note the corresponding subject or topic for targeted revision.
4. Move from year-wise to topic-wise practice
Once a weak area is identified, use thetopic-wise CSAT collection to find related questions across multiple years.
5. Return to another complete paper
After focused revision, attempt another year's paper and compare your performance and solving approach.
Year-Wise vs Topic-Wise CSAT Practice
Year-wise practice
Year-wise practice is organised around the complete historical paper. It is useful when you want to experience the question set of a particular examination year.
Topic-wise practice
Topic-wise practice groups questions according to subject, topic and subtopic. It is useful when you want to concentrate on one area across several years.
The two views can therefore be used together: first identify gaps through complete papers, then use topic-wise PYQs for targeted revision.
CSAT PYQs for Every Year from 2011 to 2026
The complete year-wise collection is available below. Every linked page contains the questions associated with that year.
- UPSC CSAT 2026 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2025 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2024 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2023 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2022 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2021 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2020 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2019 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2018 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2017 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2016 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2015 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2014 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2013 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2012 PYQs
- UPSC CSAT 2011 PYQs
Combine Year-Wise PYQs with Subject-Wise Revision
A complete paper can contain questions from several CSAT areas. After completing a year, use the subject-wise resource to separate the broader areas you need to revise.
Thesubject-wise CSAT PYQ guideprovides the next level of organisation, while thetopic-wise CSAT PYQ guidegoes further into individual topics and subtopics.
Practise CSAT PYQs Online
Once you have reviewed the year-wise questions, use the Habitat IAS practice section to attempt CSAT questions interactively.
The practice system lets you work through questions individually, check answers and review explanations.
Start Year-Wise CSAT Practice
Choose a year, review its complete question set and then move into interactive practice.
Browse All CSAT PYQs →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find UPSC CSAT year-wise PYQs from 2011 to 2026?
Habitat IAS provides a year-wise CSAT PYQ collection covering 2011 through 2026. Each year has a dedicated page containing the questions for that examination year.
How many CSAT questions are there in each year?
The Habitat IAS CSAT database contains 80 questions for each year from 2011 through 2026, giving a total of 1,280 questions.
Can I practise a complete CSAT paper year-wise?
Yes. You can open an individual year page to review its questions and use the CSAT practice section for interactive question attempts.
Are answers and explanations available for the year-wise CSAT questions?
Yes. The database includes the original question, options, answer and explanation for the questions in the collection.
Should I solve CSAT PYQs year-wise or topic-wise?
The two approaches serve different purposes. Year-wise practice lets you work through a complete historical paper, while topic-wise practice lets you concentrate on one area across multiple years.