UPSC

1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims):

• Paper I: General Studies (GS)
  • Current events of national and international importance
  • History of India and Indian National Movement
  • Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)
  • Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues)
  • Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives)
  • Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
  • General Science
• Paper II: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (Class X level)
  • Data interpretation (Class X level)

B. Main Examination (Mains):

• Paper A: Indian Language (Qualifying)
• Paper B: English (Qualifying)
• Paper I: Essay
• Paper II: General Studies I
  • Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society
• Paper III: General Studies II
  • Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations
• Paper IV: General Studies III
  • Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management
• Paper V: General Studies IV
  • Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
• Papers VI & VII: Optional Subject (two papers)
  • Candidate’s choice from a list of subjects

C. Personality Test (Interview):

• Assessment of the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for a career in public service.

UPSC Prelims Syllabus

Paper I: General Studies

• Current events (national & international)
• History of India & Indian National Movement
• Indian & World Geography (physical, social, economic)
• Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues)
• Economic & Social Development (sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives)
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change (general issues, no subject specialization required)
• General Science

Paper II: CSAT (Aptitude)

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills, including communication
• Logical reasoning & analytical ability
• Decision-making & problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers, averages, ratios, etc. up to Class X)
• Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, etc. up to Class X)

UPSC Mains Syllabus

Qualifying Papers:

• Paper A: Indian Language (choose from the list in the UPSC notification)
• Paper B: English

Paper I: Essay

• Write essays on multiple topics (choice given)

Paper II: General Studies I

• Indian Heritage & Culture
• History & Geography of the World & Society

Paper III: General Studies II

• Governance
• Constitution
• Polity
• Social Justice
• International Relations

Paper IV: General Studies III

• Technology
• Economic Development
• Biodiversity
• Environment
• Security & Disaster Management

Paper V: General Studies IV

• Ethics
• Integrity
• Aptitude

Papers VI & VII: Optional Subject (two papers)

• Choose one subject from the list provided by UPSC (e.g., History, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, etc.)

Interview/Personality Test

• Assesses personality, communication, leadership, and suitability for a career in public service.

Preparation Tips:

• Read NCERT books for basics.
• Follow standard reference books for each subject.
• Stay updated with current affairs (newspapers, magazines).
• Practice previous years’ question papers.
• Take mock tests for self-assessment.