UPSC CSE Exam Syllabus 2024
It is recommended that applicants review the material supplied in this area for both the preliminary exam and the main exam because the curriculum has been updated periodically and covers a wide range of subjects.
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Part A—Preliminary Examination
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| Paper |
Subject |
Topics
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| Paper I |
General Studies |
- Current Affairs (National and International Events)
- The National Movement and History of India.
- The geographical, social, and economic characteristics of India and the world
- Government and Indian Polity: Public Policy, Political System, Constitution, Panchayati Raj, etc.
- Economic and Social Development: Poverty, Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiatives, Inclusion, and Demographics, etc.
- Climate Change, Environmental Ecology, and Biodiversity issues
- General Science.
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| Paper II |
CSAT |
- Comprehension;
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability;
- Decision making and problem solving;
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (Class X level);
- Data interpretation (Class X level)
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Part B—Main Examination
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Qualifying Papers
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| Paper-A |
Compulsory Indian language |
- comprehension of given passages.
- precise writing.
- Usage and Vocabulary.
- Short Essays.
- Interpreting English into Indian languages and vice-versa.
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| Paper-B |
English |
- Comprehension of given passages.
- precise Writing.
- Usage and Vocabulary.
- Short Essays.
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Papers to be counted for merit
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| Paper-II |
General Studies-I |
- Indian Heritage and Culture
- History
- Geography of the World
- Society
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| Paper-III |
General Studies-II |
- Constitution
- Polity
- Governance
- Social Justice
- International relations
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| Paper-IV |
General Studies-III |
- Economic Development
- Biodiversity
- Environment
- Technology
- Security and Disaster Management
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| Paper-V |
General Studies-IV |
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Aptitude
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| Paper-VI |
Optional Subject - Paper 1 |
For information on optional subjects and themes, see the official announcement. |
| Paper-VII |
Optional Subject - Paper 1I |
