The full form of CSAT is the Civil Services Aptitude Test. It was introduced in the year 2011 as a part of the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Preliminary) to test the analytical skills, reasoning ability and aptitude of IAS aspirants.

UPSC PRELIMS SYLLABUS
  • Comprehension
  • Data Interpretation
  • General Mental Ability
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving
  • Logical Reasoning & analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills