UPSC Syllabus

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts various examinations to recruit candidates for civil
services and other government positions in India. The syllabus for the UPSC examinations can vary depending
on the specific exam being conducted. However, I can provide you with a general overview of the syllabus for
the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), which is one of the most prominent exams conducted by UPSC.
The CSE is often referred to as the IAS exam, as it is the gateway to becoming an Indian Administrative
Service (IAS) officer.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main
Examination, and the Personality Test (Interview).
1. Preliminary Examination:
This stage comprises two papers:
Paper I: General Studies (GS)
– 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.
– Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
– General Science.
Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
– Comprehension
– Interpersonal skills including communication skills
– Logical reasoning and analytical ability
– Decision-making and problem-solving
– General mental ability
– Basic numeracy (Class X level)
– English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level)
Please note that the CSAT paper is qualifying in nature and you need to score a minimum qualifying mark in it.
2. Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of 9 papers, which are as follows:
Paper-A: Compulsory Indian Language:
– This paper tests your language skills in one of the Indian languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian
Constitution.
Paper-B: English:
– This paper tests your English language skills.
Paper-I: Essay:
– Candidates are required to write essays on a range of topics.
Paper-II: General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society):
– Indian culture
– Modern Indian history
– World history
– Geography of India and the world
– Society, diversity, and globalization
Paper-III: General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations):
– Indian polity and governance
– International relations
– Social justice and issues
– Constitution of India
Paper-IV: General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and
Disaster Management):
– Indian economy
– Science and technology
– Environment and ecology
– Internal security and disaster management
Paper-V: General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude):
– Ethics and human interface
– Attitude
– Aptitude and foundational values
Papers-VI, VII, VIII, and IX: Optional Subject Papers (Candidates can choose an optional subject from a list of
subjects provided by UPSC)
3. Personality Test (Interview):
Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for the Personality Test (Interview) round. This round
assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and overall suitability for a career in civil services.
It’s important to note that the syllabus might be subject to changes by the UPSC, so candidates are advised to
refer to the official UPSC website or notifications for the most up-to-date information regarding the syllabus and
exam pattern.