UPSC Mains Syllabus GS-I :
General Studies I is also called Paper II of UPSC Mains. It covers- Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. The detailed UPSC Syllabus for this paper is given below-- Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
- Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/ contributions from different parts of the country.
- Post Independence cosolidation and reorganisation within the country.
- History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization, Political Philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc. - their forms and effect on the society.
- Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
- Role of Women and Women's Organisation, Population and Associated issues, poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, Their problems and their remedies.
- Effects of Globalization on Indian Society.
- Social empowerment , Communalism, Regianalism & Secularism.
- Salient Features of World's Physical Geography.
- Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world and tertiary sector industries in Various parts of the world (including India).
- Important Geophysical Phenomena such as Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc. geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (Including water bodies and ice caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
UPSC Mains Syllabus GS- II:
General Studies-II is also called Paper- III of UPSC Mains. It majorly cover Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations. The Detailed UPSC Syllabus for this paper is given below:-
- Constitution of India- Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant, Provisions and Basic Structure.
- Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Devolution of powers and Finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
- Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
- Parliament and State Legislature- Structure, functioning, conduct of business, power and privileges and issues arising out of these.
- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary- Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure and formal/ informal associations and their role in the polity.
- Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, power, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
- Statutory, Regulatory and Various quasi- judicial Bodies.
- Government Policies and interventions for development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, Various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- Welfare schemes for Vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and states and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/ Services relating to Health Education, Human Resources.
- Issues Relating to poverty and hunger.
- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications models, successes, limitations and potential, citizens charters, trasparency and accountability & institutional and other measures.
- Role of Civil services in a Democracy.
- India and its Neighbourhood Relations.
- Bilateral, Regional and global groupings and agreements involving india and affecting India's Interests.
- Effects of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing countries on India's Interests, Indian Diaspora.
- Important International Institutions agencies and fora their structure and mandate.
UPSC Syllabus For Interview:
Candidates who qualify the UPSC Mains Exam will be called for the Personality Test/ Interview. These candidates will be interviewed by a board appointed by the UPSC.
The Objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in civil services by a board of competent and unbiased observers.
The interview is more a purposive conversion intended to explore the mental qualities and analytical ability of the candidate.
The interview test will be 275 Marks and the total marks for the written examination is 1750. This sums up to Grand total of 2025 Marks, based on which the final merit list will be prepared.
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