In recent years, UPSC has made changes to the examination pattern by introducing a revised syllabus and restructuring the Preliminary and Mains formats. Notably, the inclusion of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude in the Mains examination emphasizes the importance of ethical governance. The number of questions in the Preliminary paper has also been reduced to facilitate better time management. Furthermore, an increase in the focus on current affairs and inter-disciplinary studies reflects changing demands in civil services, helping aspirants adapt to contemporary governance challenges.