Syllabus
for Prelims Paper-1 and Paper-2 are summarized in simple format as below, it is
only to understand about the important topics to beginners of UPSC, not take it
for complete syllabus. In fact UPSC Syllabus is ocean we can’t determine from
where the questions will be asked as the scope of UPSC is wide, unless
until you get any official notification from the upsc regarding
the syllabus change, there will be no modifications in syllabus
UPSC
Mains Topics in Brief
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Mains
Subjects
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Brief
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Essay
(Paper-1)
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Word limit: 3000 words
Click Here to download previous 10 year essay topics
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GS-I
(Paper 2)
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(General Studies I, Paper -2) India
heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and Indian society,
Indian Heritage and Culture
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GS-II
(Paper 3)
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(General Studies-II, Paper–3) Governance,
constitution, polity, social justice and international relations)
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GS-III
(Paper 4)
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(General Studies-III, Paper-4) Technology,
economic development, bio diversity, environment, security and disaster
management)
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GS-IV
(Paper 5)
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(General Studies-IV, Paper- 5) Ethics
integrity and aptitude
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(Paper
6 and Paper 7)
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Optional
Subjects: (To be selected by candidate
from list of 26 optional subjects)
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Non
Ranking Papers
(Paper-8
and Paper-9)
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Non
Ranking Papers: (Contains two Paper’s
which are of 10th standard)
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Changes made in the mains pattern
Previously
you were given the answer sheets and mains question paper from the year (2014)
you will given questions in the answer sheet only and the space below the
question is provided for you to write your answer. according to the word limit
that mentioned in the question you must write your answer
You
know much many thing regarding the questions, but the trick is you must write
those 200/300 words which fetches you marks, not the others what you want to
write, this change introduces will not allows the candidates to strike and
write again.
Out
of 9 papers only 7 papers (compulsory papers and optional papers) are taken in
account but he/she also need to get qualifying marks for selecting the
candidate for interviews
Previously
empty pages are given to write answers, but now only the space of required
length is provided to the answers not less and not more, once you answer is
wrong its gone, you are not provide with any additional space to rewrite the
answer again.
Essay: (Paper-1) Syllabus
Essay:
(Paper-1)
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Word
limit: 3000 words Click Here to download previous 10 year essay topics
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You
will be provided with 4 topics, and you have to write one essay from it
If
you see the previous papers you can get some ideas regarding the topics that
are asked in Essay. The candidate need to choose one topic and put his words in
the space provided, he need to arrange his ideas in orderly fashion, credits
will be given for effective and exact expressions in the essay
Some
Topics from previous papers
- It may be any quotations of famous leaders etc
- Political statements
- Women rights
- Technology
- Terrorism
- Black money
- Government institutions
- Etc.
General Studies I (Paper-2) Syllabus
(India heritage and culture, history and geography
of the world and Indian society)
History
one of the important area under General studies paper-1. Questions are mainly
from Indian Freedom Struggle, Modern, Medieval and Ancient History, Culture
arts and architecture will form the main components in History. And the social
and Economic aspects from different era and Dynasties should be studied.
For
a good score in this paper every aspect and detail subject knowledge is
necessary. The Books list listed here is limited, has to refer genuine books,
good coaching centers, and good material and should use different available
resources to cover all this aspects.
GS-I
(Paper 2)
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(General
Studies I, Paper – 2) India heritage and culture, history and
geography of the world and Indian society, Indian Heritage and Culture
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Culture of India
Indian
culture includes salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, Architecture from
Ancient, Medieval and Modern times
History of Modern India
Modern
history from about middle of the eighteen century to attainment of India nation
freedom and aspects regarding it, significant events, personalities, movements,
issues Freedom struggle its various stages and important contributions from
different parts of the country. Post independent consolidation, reorganization
and changes within India states
World History
History
of world will includes events from 18th century like industrial
revolution, world wars; redraw of national boundaries, colonization and
decolonization concepts, political philosophies like communism, capitalism,
socialism, etc and their effects on the society
Indian Society
Salient
features of Indian society, diversity of India .Role of women and
organizations, population, development issues, urbanization. Effects of
globalization on Indian society
World Geography
Social
empowerment, communal-ism, regionalism, and secularism, Salient features of
world’s physical geography, Distribution of natural resource across the
world, Factors favoring for the location of primary, secondary and tertiary
sectors around the world and India, Geophysical phenomena’s such as tsunami,
earthquakes, volcano activities, etc geographical features and their locations
change in critical geographical features (including water bodies and icecaps
and flora and fauna)
General Studies – II (Paper 3) Syllabus
(Governance,
constitution, polity, social justice and international relations)
Polity
and governance of India is the way that how our country and the institution of
governance runs. Main part of this paper includes the constitution articles and
functioning of democratic system of India and main areas in this paper includes
the Executive bodies, Legislature and the judiciary, court reference,
Governance system and the ideologies like republic, Democratic, socialistic
etc.
Social
justice part includes the aspect the laws binding over them and the government
sponsored programs and the issues that affect the social functions and problems
(population, poverty, Dowry act, pension issues etc).
International
Relations Explains the agreements and the deals that we have with the countries
and bilateral and multilateral treaties’ with them. International Relations
mainly deal with the security and Economic benefits between two or more
nations.
GS-II
Paper 3
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(General
Studies II, (Paper – 3) Governance, constitution, polity, social justice
and international relations, etc))
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Indian Constitution
Indian
constitution-historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,
significant provisions and basic structure, Functions and responsibilities of
union and the states, issues and challenges to federal structure of India,
devolution of powers and finances up to ground level(local levels) and problems
and challenges there in Separation of powers between various organs of
governmental bodies, disputes readdresses mechanisms and institutions, Indian
constitution and comparison with countries constitutions
Polity and Governance
Parliament
structure and state legislative structure-their functioning, conduct of
business (like passing laws, vetoing etc) power and privileges and issues
arising out of these Structure, organization and functioning of executive and
judiciary ministers and departments of the government (at centre and states)
pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity,
Salient features of RPA (Right to Peoples Representation act), Appointment to
various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
constitutional bodies, Statutory regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies,
Governance policies and interventions for development in various sectors and
issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Important
aspects of thee governance transparency and accountability
e-governance-applications models success limitations and potential citizens
charters transparency and accountability and institutional and other measures,
Role of civil service in a Democracy
Social Justice
Development
process and development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs various groups and
associations dona-tor charities institutional and stake holders,
welfare schemes mechanisms laws institutional and other stakeholders, welfare
schemes for vulnerable sections of population by center and states
and performance of these schemes mechanism laws institutions and bodies
constituted for protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections, Issues
relating to development and management and social sectors/services relating to
health education human resources, Issues relating poverty and hunger
International Relations
India
and its neighborhood-relations
- Bilateral regional and global grouping and agreements involving India and affecting countries interests
- Effect of policies and politics of developing countries on India’s interest Indian Diasporas
- Important international institutions, agencies and further structure, mandate
General Studies –III (Paper 4)
(Technology, economic development, bio
diversity, environment, security and disaster management)
General
studies-3 or Paper-4 is one of the important paper which deals with Economic
development, science and technology advancements, Environment and Ecology,
Internal security and Disaster management aspects of our country. The detail
analysis of these topic and the past questions reference give you a clear idea
about this paper
Economic
Development includes all the accounting topics, 5 year plans adopted and the
success rates how the economy progress is moving, Inflation, fiscal policies
and many other aspects
Science
and technology involves the latest updates which mainly includes the
technologies like Space, Defense, Energy, Nano-technology, Bio-technology etc,
Environment and ecology deals with the agreements , conference, treaties,
protocols that relates to environmental aspects
Disaster
management includes the concepts like national disaster management and its
structure and the mitigation policies and types of disaster, pre and post
effect techniques adopted etc, internal security involves the boarder forces
(Assam Riffles, BSF, CRPF etc) etc.
GS-III
(Paper 4)
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(General
Studies-III, Paper 4) Technology, economic development, bio diversity,
environment, security and disaster management)
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Economic development
India
economy and issues relating to planning mobilization of resources growth
development and employment
Inclusive
growth and issue arising from it
Government budgeting
Major
crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of
irrigation and irrigation systems storage transport and marketing of
agricultural produce and issues and related constrains, e-technology in the aid
of farmers
Issues
related to direct and indirect far farm subsidies and minimum support prices,
public distribution system objectives functioning limitations revamping issues
of buffer stocks and food security technology missions economics and animal
rearing
Food
processing and related industries in India scope and significance location
upstream and downstream requirements supply chain management
Land reforms in India
Effects
of liberalization on the economy changes in industrial policy and their effects
on industrial growth
Infrastructure:
- Energy ports roads airports railways etc
- Investment models
Science and technologies
- Science and technology-developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
- Achievements of India in science and technology, indigenization of technology, developing new technology
- Awareness in the field of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
Environment and bio diversity
Conservation
environment pollution and degradation environment impact assessment
Disaster
and disaster management
Internal security
Linkages
between development and spread in creating challenges to internal security
Challenges
to internal security through communication networks role of media and social
networking sites in internal security challenges and their management in
boarder’s linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various
security forces and agencies and their mandate
General Studies –IV (Paper 5)
(Ethics
integrity and aptitude)
The
paper will include questions to test the candidate’s attitude and approach to
issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving
approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society.
Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The
following broad areas will be covered in general studies paper-4
Ethics and Human
Interface
- Attitude, aptitude and Emotional Intelligence
- Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers
- Civil service Values, Ethics and probity in Governance
- Case studies on Ethic’s, Integrity and Aptitude
To
bring out efficient and ethical officers this paper has introduced in this
examination process, this
paper includes the questions from theoretical part and one case study
GS-IV
(Paper 5)
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(General
Studies-IV, Paper- 5) Ethics integrity and aptitude
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Ethics and human interface
Essence
determinants and consequences of ethics in human actions dimensions of ethics
in private and public relationships human values—lessons from the lives and
teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrations role of family
society and educational institutions in inculcating values
Attitude aptitude and emotional intelligence
Attitude
content structure function its influence and relation with thought and
behavior moral and political attitudes social influence and persuasion
Aptitude
and foundation values for civil service integrity impartiality and non
partisanship objectivity dedication to public service empathy tolerance and
compassion towards the weaker sections
Emotional
intelligence concepts and their utilities and application in administration and
governance
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
- Civil service values, ethics and probity in governance
- Public/civil service values and ethics in public administration
Status and problems:
ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions laws rules
regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance accountability and
ethical governance strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance
ethical issues in international relations and funding corporate governance
Probity in Governance
Concept
of public service philosophical basis of governance and probity information
sharing and transparency in government right to information codes of ethics
codes of conduct citizen’s charter, work culture quality of service delivery
utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption
Case studies
Based
on Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Optional Subject’s (Paper-6 and Paper-7)
(Paper 6 and Paper 7)
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Optional
Subjects: (To be Selected by the candidate from the list of 26 subjects)
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How
to choose optional Subject for Mains Or Refer Latest Notification UPSC
Civil services for detail syllabus of Optional Subjects Click
Here
For
optional subject you must select 1 subject from following 26
subject and in that subject you must write two optional papers optional
paper-1 and optional paper-2
Mains - Optional subject list - (Paper-6 and Paper-7)
1.) Agriculture
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2.) Animal husbandry and veterinary science
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3.) Anthropology
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4.) Botany
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5.) Chemistry
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6.) Civil Engineering
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7.) Commerce and accountancy
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8.) Economics
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9.) Electrical Engineering
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10.) Geography
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11.) Geology
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12.) History
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13.) Law
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14.) Management
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15.) Mathematics
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16.) Mechanical Engineering
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17.) Medical Science
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18.) Philosophy
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19.) Physics
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20.) Political Science and International Relations
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21.) Psychology
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22.) Public administration
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23.) Sociology
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24.) Statistics
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25.) Zoology
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26.) Literature of any Following Language Listed
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26.) Literature of any
of the following languages
1.)
Assamese
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2.)
Bengali
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3.)
Bodo
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4.)
sDogri
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5.)
Gujarathi
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6.)
Hindi
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7.)
Kannada
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8.)
Kashmiri
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9.)
Konkani
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10.)
Maithili
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11.)
Malayalam
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12.)
Manipuri
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13.)
Marathi
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14.)
Nepali
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15.)
Oriya
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16.)
Punjabi
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17.)
Sanskrit
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18.)
Santhali
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19.)
Sindhi
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20.)
Tamil
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21.)
Telugu
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22.)
Urdu
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23.)
English
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Note
You can’t choose option paper -1 from one subject and optional paper-2 from
another subject it has to be chosen from one subject (2 optional papers in that
subject only)
For
example: If you select geography as you’re optional
You
need to write
- Geography paper-1 (as optional Subject Paper-6)
- Geography paper-2 (as optional Subject Paper- 7)
Non Ranking Papers (Paper-8 and Paper-9 or Paper-A and Paper-B)
Non Ranking Papers
(Paper-8 and Paper-9)
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Non
Ranking Papers (Contains two Paper’s which are of 10th standard)
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Non
Qualifying Paper (Paper-8 or Part-A) Non Qualifying Paper (Paper-9 or Part-B)(Non-ranking
papers (marks obtained in this papers will not take into account for deciding
the order of merit but the candidate have to qualify these papers))
NCERT
Books and IGNOU materials and others, will be useful in this aspects
These
papers won’t need much of the preparation only just a week or two weeks you can
get whole of this paper, so you need not spend too much of time for this papers
for a real aspirants
- Paper-8 - English Paper which is of tenth standard and the other
- Paper-9 - Indian language Paper which is of the tenth standard
Indian
language to be selected by the candidate, out of languages includes in the
Eighth Scheduled of the constitution.
Books
For Mains Subjects
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