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The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of a Preliminary Examination with two objective papers focusing on General Studies and CSAT, followed by a Main Examination with nine descriptive papers including Indian Languages, English, Essays, General Studies, and Optional Subjects. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics such as history, polity, economy, environment, and ethics. Additionally, candidates undergo an interview to assess their critical thinking and personality traits.

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The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of a Preliminary Examination with two objective papers focusing on General Studies and CSAT, followed by a Main Examination with nine descriptive papers including Indian Languages, English, Essays, General Studies, and Optional Subjects. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics such as history, polity, economy, environment, and ethics. Additionally, candidates undergo an interview to assess their critical thinking and personality traits.

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UPSC Civil Services Examination – Detailed Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Two papers - both objective type.

Paper I: General Studies (200 Marks, 2 Hours)


- 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
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science

Paper II: CSAT (200 Marks, 2 Hours) - Qualifying


- Comprehension
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level)

Main Examination

Total 9 Papers (Descriptive Type).

Paper A - Indian Language (300 Marks, Qualifying)


Paper B - English (300 Marks, Qualifying)
Paper I - Essay (250 Marks)
Paper II - General Studies I (250 Marks)
Paper III - General Studies II (250 Marks)
Paper IV - General Studies III (250 Marks)
Paper V - General Studies IV (250 Marks)
Paper VI - Optional Subject Paper I (250 Marks)
Paper VII - Optional Subject Paper II (250 Marks)

GS Paper I - History, Culture, Geography

- Indian Culture - Art forms, literature, architecture


- Modern Indian history & Freedom Struggle
- World History - Major events from 18th century
- Indian Society - Diversity, Role of women, Globalization, Social empowerment
- Geography - Physical, Economic, Human geography of India and World
GS Paper II - Polity, Governance, IR

- Constitution, Amendments, Features


- Separation of powers, tribunals
- Governance - Transparency, e-governance, Civil Services
- NGOs, SHGs, Pressure Groups
- India and Neighborhood Relations
- International Groupings & Agreements

GS Paper III - Economy, Tech, Environment, Security

- Indian Economy, Planning, Growth


- Agriculture - E-technology, Marketing
- Infrastructure - Energy, Roads, Ports
- Science & Technology - Recent developments
- Environment & Ecology
- Disaster Management
- Internal Security - Cybersecurity, Terrorism

GS Paper IV - Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude

- Ethics and Human Interface


- Attitude and Emotional Intelligence
- Public Administration Values
- Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
- Probity in Governance and Case Studies

Essay Paper

- Write 2 essays from given topics


- Should reflect clarity of thought, argument, coherence, and presentation

Optional Subjects (Examples)

One subject to be chosen - 2 Papers (250 marks each)

Popular Optionals:
- Geography
- History
- Psychology
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Sociology, PSIR, Anthropology
- Literature in Scheduled Languages
Interview / Personality Test

- 275 Marks
- Assesses: Critical Thinking, Communication, Judgment, Awareness, Personality

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