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UPSC Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of a Preliminary Examination with two papers: General Studies and CSAT, covering topics like current events, Indian history, geography, polity, and general science. The Main Examination includes qualifying papers in Indian Language and English, along with merit papers in various general studies and optional subjects, culminating in a personality test. The total marks for the examination are distributed across these components, assessing candidates' knowledge, skills, and suitability for public service.

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UPSC Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of a Preliminary Examination with two papers: General Studies and CSAT, covering topics like current events, Indian history, geography, polity, and general science. The Main Examination includes qualifying papers in Indian Language and English, along with merit papers in various general studies and optional subjects, culminating in a personality test. The total marks for the examination are distributed across these components, assessing candidates' knowledge, skills, and suitability for public service.

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UPSC Civil Services Examination Syllabus

1. Preliminary Examination

Paper I - General Studies:

- Current events of national and international importance

- History of India and Indian National Movement

- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World

- Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights

Issues, etc.

- Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,

Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

- General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change - that do not require

subject specialization

- General Science

Paper II - CSAT (Qualifying Paper - 33% marks required):

- 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)

2. Main Examination

Qualifying Papers:

- Paper A - Indian Language (300 marks)


- Paper B - English (300 marks)

Papers Counted for Merit:

- Paper I - Essay (250 marks)

- 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)

- Paper VI & VII - Optional Subject Papers I & II (250 marks each)

3. Personality Test / Interview


Total Marks: 275

Assesses candidate's personality, leadership, judgment, and suitability for public service.

Optional Subjects (Examples)

- History

- Geography

- Political Science & International Relations

- Sociology

- Public Administration

- Anthropology

- Philosophy

- Psychology

- Literature of Indian Languages

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