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 Union Public Service Commission conducts Civil
Services Examination for Grade A and B for All
Syllabus
India Services and Central Services every year.
Stage-I (Prelims)
Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility (Graduation/Equivalent)

Category Age limit Number of

(years) Attempts
Allowed

General 21-32 6

OBC 21-35 9
Prelims Exam
SC/ST 21-37 Any numbers
of attempts Preliminary Examination – Paper (General
within The Studies Paper-I)-Objective Type (Marks: 200,
Prescribed age Duration: 2 Hours)
limit  Current Events: National/International impor-
tance
 History of India and Indian National Movement
UPSC Comprises:  Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social,
Stage – I (Prelims) Economic Geography of India and the World.
Stage – II (Mains)
 Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution,
Stage – III (Interview)
Political System, Panchayati Raj. Public Policy,
Rights Issues, etc.
Points to Be Noted (Prelims)
The Prelims Examination comprises two papers, i.e.  Economic and Social Development; Sustainable
General Studies (Paper I) and CSAT (Paper II) It is Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demo-
mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the graphics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
papers.  General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-
(i) All The questions are MCQs i.e. multiple choice diversity and Climate Change - that do no re-
questions
quire subject specialization.
(ii) A provision for negative marking 1/3rd is carried
out.  General Science

Preliminary Examination- CSAT Paper-II:

CSAT (Part II) must be qualified by the Objective Type (Qualifying Only) (Marks: 200,
candidate scoring at least 33% marks so that Duration: 2Hours)
General studies (Paper I) is evaluated.
 Comprehension
 Interpersonal skills including communication
skills;
 Logical Reasoning and analytical ability
 Decision-making and Problem Solving

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 General Mental Ability honours degree level i.e., a level higher than the
 Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, bachelor's degree and lower than the masters’
orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level) degree, in the case of Engineering, Medical Science
and law, the level corresponds to the bachelors'
 Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data degree.
sufficiency etc.) (Class X level)
Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil
Stage-II Mains Services (Main) Examination are given as follows:
 English (300) Qualifying
Essay
 Language of Choice (300) Qualifying
Candidates will be required to write two essays on
 G.S.-I  (250) History of India & world, specific topics. The choice of subjects will be given.
Geography, Society & Culture They will be expected to keep closely to the subject
of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly
 G.S.-II  (250) Polity & Governance, fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given
Social Justice & IR. for effective and exact expression,
 G.S.-III  (250) Science & Tech.,
Stage-III : Interview (275)
Economic & Developmental Issues,
Environmental Issues, Internal Security, General Studies Paper - I
Disaster Management.
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and
 G.S.-IV  (250) Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Geography of the World and Society
 Essay (250)  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of
Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from
 Optional (I & II) (250 + 250) ancient to modern times.
 Modern Indian history from about the middle of
the eighteenth century until the present-sig-
MAIN EXAMINATION
nificant events, personalities, issues
The Main Examination is intended to assess the
 The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and
overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding
important contributors/contributions from dif-
of candidates rather than merely the range of their
ferent parts of the country.
information and memory. The nature and standard of
questions in the General Studies papers (Paper II to  Post-Independence consolidation and reorga-
Paper V) will be such that a well-educated person nization within the country.
will be able to answer them without any specialized  History of the world will include events from
study. The questions will be such as to test a 18th century such as Industrial revolution, world
candidate's general awareness of a variety of wards, redrawal of national boundaries,
subjects, which will have relevance for a career in
colonization, decolonization, political philoso-
Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the
phies like communism, capitalism, socialism
candidate's basic understanding of all relevant
etc. their forms and effect on the society.
issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on
conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of
demands. The candidates must give relevant, India
meaningful and succinct answers. The scope of the
 Role of women and women's organization,
syllabus for optional subject papers (Paper VI and
population and associated issues, poverty and
Paper VII) for the examination is broadly of the

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 developmental issues, urbanization, their prob- Departments of the Government; pressure
lems and their remedies. groups and formal/informal associations and
 Effects of globalization on Indian society. their role in the Polity.

 Social empowerment, communalism, regional-  Salient features of the Representation of

ism & secularism. People's Act.

 Salient features of world's physical geography  Appointment to various Constitutional posts,

powers, functions and responsibilities of various
 Distribution of key natural resources across the Constitutional bodies
world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-
continent); factors responsible for the location of  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
primary, secondary, and tertiary sector in- bodies.
dustries in various parts of the world (Including  Government policies and interventions for de-
India). velopment in various sectors and issues arising
 Important Geophysical phenomena such as out of their design and implementation.
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cy-  Development processes and the development
clone etc., geographical features and their lo- industry - the role of NGOs, SHGs, various
cation - changes in critical geographical features groups and associations, donors, charities, in-
(including water bodies and ice-caps) and In stitutional and other stakeholders.
flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.  Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the
population by the Centre and States and the
performance of these schemes; mechanisms,
laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the
General Studies Paper - II protection and betterment of these vulnerable
sections.
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social  Issues relating to development and management
Justice and International relations of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
 Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, Education, Human Resources.
evolution, features, amendments, significant  Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
provisions and basic structure
 Important aspects of governance, transparency
 Function and responsibilities of the Union and and accountability, e-governance-applications,
the States, issues and challenges pertaining to models, successes, limitations, and potential
the federal structure, devolution of powers and citizens charters, transparency & accountability
finances up to local levels and challenges
and institutional and other measures.
therein.
 Role of civil services in a democracy.
 Separation of powers between various organs
dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.  India and its neighborhood-relations
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme  Bilateral, regional and global grouping and
with that of the other countries agreements involving India and/or affecting
 Parliament and State Legislature - structure, India's interests
functioning, conduct of business, powers &  Effect of policies and politics of developed and
privileges and Issues arising out of these developing countries on India's interests, Indian
 Structure, organization and functioning of the Diaspora.
Executive and the Judiciary. Ministries and

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 Important International institutions, agencies  Awareness in the fields of IT, Space,
and fora-their structure, mandate. Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, bio
technology and issues relating to intellectual
General Studies Paper - III property rights.
 Conversation, environmental pollution and deg-
Technology, Economic Development, Bio radation environmental impact assessment Di-
diversity, Environment, Security and saster and disaster management.
Disaster Management
 Linkages between development and spread of
 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, extremism.
mobilization of resources, growth, development
 Role of external security through
and employment.
communication networks, role of media and
 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. social networking sites in internal security
 Government Budgeting challenges basics of cyber security,
 Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts money-laundering and its prevention
of the country, different types of irrigation and  Security challenges and. their management in
irrigation systems storage, transport and border areas; linkages of organized crime with
marketing of agricultural produce and issues and terrorism
related constraints; e-technology in the aid of
 Various Security forces and agencies and their
farmers.
mandate.
 Issues related direct and indirect farm subsidies
and minimum support price; Public Distribution
System-objectives, functioning, limitations, General Studies Paper - IV
revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
security;
 This paper will include questions to test the
 Technology missions; economics of
candidates' attitude and approach to issues re-
animal-rearing.
lating to integrity, probity in public life and his
 Food processing and related industries in In- problem solving approach to various issues and
dia-scope and significance, location, upstream conflicts faced by him in dealing with society.
and downstream requirement, supply chain Questions may utilise the case study approach to
management determine these aspects. The following broad
 Land reforms in India areas will be covered.
 Effects of liberalization on the economy,  Ethics and Human Interface; Essence, deter-
changes in industrial policy and their effects on minants and consequences of Ethics in human
industrial growth. actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private
 Infrastructure; Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and public relationships. Human Values - les-
Railways etc. sons from the lives and teachings of great lead-
 Investment models. ers, reformers and administrators; role of family,
society and educational institutions in in-
 Science and Technology-developments and their culcating values.
applications and effects in everyday life
 Attitude: content, structure, function; its in-
 Achievements of Indians in science & technol-
fluence and relation with thought and behaviour;
ogy, indigenization of technology and develop-
moral and political attitudes; social influence
ing new technology
and persuasion.
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 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Ser- accountability and ethical governance;
vice, integrity impartiality and non-partisanship, strengthening of ethical and moral values in
objectivity, dedication to public service, governance; ethical issues in international re-
empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the lations and funding; corporate governance.
Weaker sections.  Probity in Governance: Concept of public ser-
 Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utili- vice; Philosophical basis of governance and
ties and application in administration and gov- probity;
ernance  Information sharing and transparency in gov-
 Contributions of moral thinkers and philoso- ernment, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics,
phers from India and world. Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work
 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization
administration: Status and problems; ethical of public funds, challenges of corruption.
concerns and dilemmas in government and  Case Studies on above issues
private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
conscience as sources of ethical guidance;

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Stage-I (Prelims)

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Stage-II (Mains)
 English (300) Qualifying
 Language of Choice (300) Qualifying
 G.S.-I  (250) History of India & world, Geography, Society & Culture
 G.S.-II  (250) Polity & Governance, Social Justice & IR.
 G.S.-III  (250) Science & Tech., Economic & Developmental Issues,
Environmental Issues, Internal Security, Disaster Management.
 G.S.-IV  (250) Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
 Essay (250)
 Optional (I & II) (250 + 250)

Stage III Interview (275)

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