UPSC IAS Syllabus

GS Paper 1

National and international events and their importance, Indian history and national movement, Indian and World Geography: Social, economic and physical, Indian constitution, polity, Public policy, political systems, Panchayati Raj, Rights issues etc., Economic and social development: sustainable development, demographics, poverty illusion, Social sector initiative, environment, ecology, biodiversity, climate and changes, general science.  

CSAT 

Paper-II

Comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, analytical Aptitude, decision making and problem-solving, general mental maths and ability, numeric, numbers and their relation, interpretation of data, orders of magnitude, data sufficiency (class X standard)

Paper 1, Modern English Language

Passages and comprehension, precis writing, vocabulary and usage, short essay, translation from English to Indian Languages and vice versa.  

300 

Paper-II, English

Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, short essay, precis writing

300

Paper III, Essay 

The candidates can write in the language of their preference; specific topics are given, extra marks added for better presentation.

250 

Paper IV, General studies 

Indian History and culture: art forms, literature from ancient to modern times, Modern Indian history: personalities, issues, events, Freedom struggle: people and their contribution, Post Independence consolidation: revolution, events from 18th Century world wars, colonization, capitalism, communism, national boundaries, features of Indian Society, diversity, the importance of women organization,  globalization, social empowerment, regionalism, Physical Geography: features natural sources, Tsunami, volcanic activity, earthquakes, water bodies, ice caps, flora and fauna, effects.  

1250

Paper V General Studies II

Constitution, polity, social justice, Union States functions, federal structure, comparison of national schemes to other countries, judiciary ministries, people’s acts, constitutional bodies, formal and informal associations, judicial bodies, accountability, e-governance portal, global grouping, agencies, structure, mandate. 

250 

Paper VI General Studies III 

Technology, economic growth, security management, disaster management, mobilization of resources, Government budgeting, crops pattern, irrigation, transport, e-technology, public distribution, system objective, food security, animal rearing, land reforms, Liberalization, infrastructure: roads, Railway, airports, science and technology, IT, Space Computers Nanotechnology, external state, communication networks.

250 

Paper VII General Studies IV

Human ethics, values, reforms society, political attitude, social influence, persuasion, integrity, impartiality, moral thinking, administration ethics, work culture, quality of work, case studies. 

250 

Paper VIII and IX optional subjects

Candidates can choose as per their preference. 

250