The UPSC or Union Public Service Commission exams have three stages, with different syllabuses. So, let us scrutinize the same in detail.
UPSC SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMS
UPSC or IAS Prelims is the first stage of the Civil Services Examinations. It is a screening that qualifies you for the next stage, Mains. The UPSC syllabus for prelims comprises two compulsory papers of 200 marks each. The questions are objective type, and the minimum qualifying criterion is 33 percent of the total marks. The duration given to students is 2 hours, and there are 100 questions. The first prelims paper aims to examine the general awareness of the candidate. The relevant topics for the paper are –
- Current affairs
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography — Social, Physical, Political, and Economic
- Environmental Ecology, Climate Change, and Bio-diversity
- General Science
- Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Social Sector Initiatives, Demographics, etc
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Paper 2 of UPSC Prelims or the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) consists of 80 questions, and the total marks are 200. The topics include –
- Comprehension
- Decision-making and analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Logical reasoning
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy and mathematics up to class X level
Now let us look at the UPSC syllabus for Mains.
UPSC SYLLABUS FOR MAINS
It is noteworthy to remember that a candidate’s rank in the UPSC exam depends on the marks scored in Mains and the consequent interview. The Mains carry 1750 marks, while the interview has 275 marks.
- Paper 1 (Essay) — 250 marks — The essay paper expects candidates to write essays on multiple topics, and the judgment is based on the arrangement of ideas and the preciseness of the writing skills.
- Paper 2 (General Studies 1) — 250 Marks — It includes questions about Indian and world history, geography and society, Indian heritage and culture, and likewise.
- Paper 3 (General Studies 2)- 250 Marks — The paper covers governance, polity, constitution, social justice, and international relations.
- Paper 4 (General Studies 4) — 250 Marks — The UPSC syllabus for the fourth general studies paper encompasses domains of technology, biodiversity, security and disaster management, environment, biodiversity, and economic development.
- Paper 5 (General Studies 4) — 250 Marks — It covers the spheres of ethics, integrity, and aptitude. The paper aims to examine the candidate’s attitude and approach vis-à-vis issues related to the public sphere.
It is important to remember that Paper 6 and Paper 7 of UPSC Mains are known as optional papers of 20 marks each. The various discipline choices available to candidates include –
- History
- Geography
- Sociology
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Agriculture
- Botany
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Law
- Physics
- Statistics
- Medical Science
- Mathematics
- Management
- Medical Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Zoology
- Literature in any of the following languages is available –Bengali, Assamese, Bodo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Dogri, Malayalam, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Marathi, Punjabi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and English
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