Union Public Service Commission, UPSC, Exam is one such exam that is known to be the toughest exam of all in India. It is also one of the toughest exams in Asian continent. Every year thousand and lakhs of student from different background chose to prepare for this prestigious exam and of these, only few of them clear exam every year. Preparation for this prestigious exam will be a big challenge for students as it demands consistent effort to study religiously. As the syllabus and the pattern of examination is lengthy, one needs to have good guidance and smart strategy in order to crack this Exam.
U UPSC Prelims syllabus:
g General Studies Paper – I
i)Current events of national and international importance.
ii)History of India and Indian National Movement.
iii)Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic
Geography of India and the World.
iv)Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political
System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
v) Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development,
Poverty, Inclusion, vi)Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
vii) General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity
and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization
viii)General Science
Civil Service Aptitude Test or General Studies Paper-II
i)Comprehension
ii) Interpersonal skills including communication skills
iii)Logical reasoning and analytical ability
iv) Decision making and problem solving
v) General mental ability
vi) Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of
magnitude, etc.) – This will be Class X level)
vii) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – This will be Class X level)
2. UPSC Mains
Syllabus:
For the Mains syllabus, many of us may be confuse about the
paper. For English language which is compulsory, one needs to prepare till
class 10 levels English Grammar. As UPSC has clearly stated in the notification
that this paper will be up to Class 10 level and therefore one needs not panic
over this paper.
And for the Essay, one needs to prepare from History,
Economic,Geography, Environment, Science and Technology and Curent Affairs
particularly related to govt policy and schemes. Also, besides this, you need
to study Quotes that are propounded by famous personality which occurred in the
news.
Now, let’s come to Mains General Studies Paper syllabus.
General Studies Paper-I
(indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the
World and Society)
i)Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the
World and Society)
ii)Indian Culture - Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature
and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
iii)Modern Indian History from about the middle of the
eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities,
issues.
iv)The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important
contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
v)Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within
the country.
vi)History of the World will include events from 18th century
such as Industrial Revolution, world wars, Redrawal of National Boundaries,
Colonization, Decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,
Capitalism, Socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
vii)Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
viii)Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and
Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their
problems and their remedies.
ix)Effects of Globalization on Indian society.
x)Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism &
Secularism.
xi)Salient features of World’s Physical Geography.
xii)Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
(including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for
the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various
parts of the world (including India).
xiii)Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
General Studies Paper-II
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)
i)Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution,
Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
ii)Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the
States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution
of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein.
iii)Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute
Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions.
iv)Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of
Other Countries.
v)Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning,
Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.
vi)Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive
and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups
and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.
vii)Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act.
viii)Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers,
Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
ix)Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies.
x)Government Policies and Interventions for Development in
various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation.
xi)Development Processes and the Development Industry — the
Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities,
institutional and other stakeholders.
xii)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 Protection and
Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections.
xiii)Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social
Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
xiv)Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.
xv)Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and
Accountability, E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and
potential; Citizens Charters, Transparency & Accountability and
institutional and other measures.
xvi)Role of Civil Services in a Democracy.
xvii)India and its Neighborhood- Relations.
xviii)Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
xix)Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and
Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
xx)Important International Institutions, agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate.
General Studies Paper-III
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity,
Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
i)Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning,
Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.
ii)Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it.
iii)Government Budgeting.
iv)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
Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers.
v)Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and
Minimum Support Prices; Public Distribution System - Objectives, Functioning,
Limitations, Revamping; Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Technology
Missions; Economics of Animal-Rearing.
vi)Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’
and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain
Management.
vii)Land Reforms in India.
viii)Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in
Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth.
ix)Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways
etc.
x)Investment Models.
xi)Science and Technology- Developments and their
Applications and Effects in Everyday Life.
xii)Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology;
Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology.
xiii)Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,
Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual
Property Rights.
xiv)Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation,
Environmental Impact Assessment.
xv)Disaster and Disaster Management.
xvi)Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.
xvii)Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating
challenges to Internal Security.
xviii)Challenges to Internal Security through Communication
Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security
Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention.
xix)Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas
- Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.
xx)Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.
General Studies Paper-IV
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’
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:
i)Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and
Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics - in
Private and Public Relationships. Human Values - Lessons from the Lives and
Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society
and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.
ii)Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and
Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social
Influence and Persuasion.
iii)Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service,
Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public
Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.
iv)Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and
Application in Administration and Governance.
v)Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India
and World.
vi)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.
vii)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 Charters, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Utilization
of Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
viii)Case Studies on above issues.
3.
Interview:
UPSC doesn’t specify particular syllabus for the interview. Question from current events, International relation, History etc from different subject of your understanding and analytical skills will be tested to you. Also, from your DAF which indeed is most important for board members to check your credential and your honesty.
4.
Optional:
This should be your best choice subject. There are different
subject which you can choose. I will not be discussing about this syllabus and
advice you to check the notification of UPSC. You syllabus can be from Science,
Humanity, Commerce, Management etc. The subject which you most preferred can be
your optional paper.
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