UPSC Prelims
2 Sections
History of India & Indian National Movement
Indian & World Geography
Indian Polity & Governance
Economic & Social Development
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change
General Science
Current Events of National & International Importance
Comprehension
Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Decision Making & Problem Solving
General Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
Data Interpretation (Class X level)
UPSC Mains
5 Sections
Indian Heritage and Culture
History and Geography of the World and Society
Modern Indian History (from middle of 18th century)
The Freedom Struggle
Post-independence Consolidation
Salient features of Indian Society
Diversity of India
Poverty and Developmental issues
Governance, Constitution, Polity
Social Justice and International relations
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States
Separation of Powers between various organs
Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
Important aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
India and its Neighborhood- relations
Technology, Economic Development
Biodiversity, Environment
Security and Disaster Management
Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning
Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it
Major Crops - Cropping Patterns
Science and Technology- developments and their applications
Challenges to Internal Security
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders
Attitude: content, structure, function
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
Emotional Intelligence-concepts, and their utilities
Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
Probity in Governance
Essay Writing Skills & Topics
Optional Paper 1 (Subject specific)
Optional Paper 2 (Subject specific)
Language Paper (Qualifying)
English Paper (Qualifying)
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