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The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a prestigious exam in India for recruiting candidates to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other allied services. The exam is divided into three stages: Preliminary Examination (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Interview. Below is an updated overview of the UPSC CSE Syllabus.
The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers: General Studies Paper-I and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper-II. Both papers are objective-type (multiple choice questions).
This paper tests a candidate’s knowledge and understanding in various fields:
1. Current Events of national and international importance.
2. History of India and the Indian National Movement.
3. Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5. Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change (without specialized knowledge required).
7. General Science: Science and Technology, including the developments in IT, Space, and Nuclear technology.
1. Comprehension: Understanding of written passages and answering questions based on them.
2. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Ability to solve puzzles and draw logical conclusions.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Including communication skills and emotional intelligence.
4. Decision Making and Problem Solving: Practical scenarios requiring solutions.
5. General Mental Ability: Basic mathematical ability, data interpretation, etc. (Class X level).
6. Basic Numeracy: Simple arithmetic, number systems, and operations (Class X level).
7. Data Interpretation: Ability to interpret and analyze data from graphs, charts, and tables (Class X level).
The Mains Examination consists of 9 papers. The first two papers (Indian Language and English) are qualifying in nature, while the other papers are merit-based.
1. Candidates need to select one Indian language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
2. The paper is designed to test the candidate’s ability to read, write, and comprehend the language.
3. The script of the language should either be Devanagari or Roman.
1. Similar to Paper-A, this paper is also qualifying.
2. It tests the candidate’s understanding and usage of the English language.
1. This paper evaluates the candidate’s ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively on a given topic.
2. Candidates are required to write essays on topics of national and international importance, demonstrating critical thinking and structure in their arguments.
1. Indian Heritage and Culture: Art, Literature, Architecture, and Performing Arts.
2. History: Indian History, Ancient, Medieval, and Modern, and the Freedom Struggle.
3. Geography: Physical and Human Geography of India and the World.
4. Society: Social Issues in India, Social Movements, etc.
1. Governance: Governance, Constitution, Political System.
2. Polity: Functions and Responsibilities of the Executive, Judiciary, Legislature.
3. Social Justice: Welfare Schemes, Policies for Social Empowerment.
4. International Relations: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Issues.
1. Technology: Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
2. Economic Development: Economic Reforms, Growth, Poverty, and Sustainable Development.
3. Biodiversity and Environment: Environment Conservation, Pollution, Climate Change.
4. Security: Internal Security, Disaster Management, Cyber Security, and Global Threats.
1. Ethics: Ethical issues in Public and Private Life.
2. Integrity: Ethical Conduct, Transparency in Government.
3. Aptitude: Emotional Intelligence, Attitude, and Work Ethics.
4. Case Studies: Decision Making and Ethical Dilemmas in Governance.
1. Candidates must choose one subject from the list of optional subjects provided by UPSC.
2. The subject selected will be tested in two papers (Paper I and Paper II).
1. The second paper of the selected optional subject.
2. This paper will cover the detailed syllabus for the chosen subject.