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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | Case study format not in old syllabus |
| 2023 | 0 | Case study format not in old syllabus |
| 2026 | Predicted 10 marks | New format; RPSC modelling UPSC Ethics Paper; may be 1 large case or 2 short scenarios |
UPSC Precedent (useful for understanding the format):
- UPSC 2013: "A junior officer discovers corruption in a major infrastructure project. What ethical principles guide his decision?" (12.5 marks)
- UPSC 2017: "A new officer is pressured to sign off on a welfare scheme that he knows is fraudulent. What should he do?" (12.5 marks)