Syllabus

Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination

UPSC सिविल सेवा परीक्षा पैटर्न और सिलेबस

UPSC CSE is the most prestigious exam in India for recruitment to Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A services.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Marks: 400 | Time: 2 x 120 minutes | Questions: 200

  • General Studies Paper-I
  • CSAT Paper-II

Mains Exam

Marks: 1750 | Time: 9 x 3 hours | Questions: Descriptive

  • Essay
  • General Studies I-IV
  • Optional Subject Paper I-II
  • Language Paper I-II

Interview (Personality Test)

Marks: 275 | Time: 30-45 minutes | Questions: Oral

  • Personality Assessment

Detailed Syllabus

General Studies I

  • Indian Heritage & Culture
  • History of India
  • Indian National Movement
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Constitution
  • Political System
  • Panchayati Raj
  • Public Policy
  • Rights Issues

General Studies II

  • Indian Polity
  • Constitution
  • Political System
  • Panchayati Raj
  • Public Policy
  • Rights Issues
  • International Relations
  • India & Neighbourhood
  • Important International Institutions

General Studies III

  • Economic Development
  • Planning
  • Mobilization of Resources
  • Growth & Development
  • Inclusive Growth
  • Budgeting
  • Science & Technology
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Disaster Management
  • Internal Security

General Studies IV

  • Ethics
  • Integrity
  • Aptitude
  • Ethics & Human Interface
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Attitude
  • Moral Thinkers
  • Probity in Governance
  • Case Studies

Optional Subject

  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Statistics
  • Engineering disciplines
  • Medical Science
  • Literature (various languages)

Free Resources

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