UPSC Exam Syllabus
Complete guidance for preparation of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination
Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Interview
Optional Subjects
General Studies (Paper-I)
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Economic and Social Development
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Civil Services Aptitude (Paper-II)
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Essay (Paper-I)
Socio-economic topics
Political-philosophical topics
Science-technology topics
General Studies-I (Paper-II)
Indian heritage and culture
World history and geography
Indian society
General Studies-II (Paper-III)
Constitution, Polity, Governance
Social justice and international relations
General Studies-III (Paper-IV)
Technology, Economic development
Biodiversity, Security issues
General Studies-IV (Paper-V)
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Optional Subject (Paper-VI & VII)
Public Administration
History
Sociology
Political Science
Interview (Personality Test)
Personality assessment
General awareness
Logical reasoning and analysis
Decision making ability
Communication skills
UPSC Preparation Tips
Time Management
Create a systematic study plan and allocate fixed time for each subject.
Study Material
Use NCERT books, standard reference books and current affairs magazines.
Mock Tests
Take mock tests regularly and analyze your performance to work on weak areas.
Current Affairs
Read daily newspapers and make notes of important events.
