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Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious exams in India. It is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam (Prelims), Main Exam (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview). Below is the detailed syllabus for each stage:

1. Preliminary Examination

The Prelims is an objective type exam consisting of two papers.

Paper I: General Studies (GS)

Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) (Qualifying, 33% marks required)



2. Main Examination

The Main Exam is descriptive and consists of 9 papers, out of which 7 are counted for merit ranking, and 2 are qualifying papers.

Qualifying Papers

Note: Both papers are qualifying with a minimum of 25% marks required.

Merit-Based Papers

  1. Paper I: Essay (250 marks).
    • Candidates need to write essays on topics of general interest.
  2. Paper II: General Studies I (250 marks).
    • Syllabus:
      • Indian heritage and culture.
      • History and geography of the world and society.
      • Modern Indian history (significant events, issues, and personalities).
      • Post-independence consolidation and reorganization.
      • World history (industrial revolution, world wars, etc.).
      • Indian and world geography (physical, economic, and social).
      • Salient features of Indian society.


3. Paper III: General Studies II (250 marks).


4. Paper IV: General Studies III (250 marks).


5. Paper V: General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) (250 marks).


6. Paper VI & VII: Optional Subject Papers I & II (250 marks each).

 



3. Personality Test (Interview)
• Total Marks: 275. • Syllabus: o The interview evaluates candidates’ personality traits, such as mental alertness, critical power of assimilation, balance of judgment, intellectual and moral integrity, and communication skills. o Questions are based on current affairs, academic background, and general interest topics.