UPSC Syllabus 2024

Introduction:

• UPSC Syllabus is released annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

• It assesses candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and analytical abilities.

Stages of UPSC IAS Exam:

• Preliminary Examination: General Studies & CSAT

• Main Examination: 9 Theory Papers (GS I-IV, Language Papers, Essay & Optional)

• Interview (Personality Test)

UPSC CSE Syllabus:

• Crucial for candidates to understand the IAS Syllabus.

• Differs across stages, examining various qualities and aspects of candidates.

UPSC IAS Prelims Syllabus:

• Consists of two objective-type papers:

• -General Studies Paper I

• -General Studies Paper II (CSAT – Civil Services Aptitude Test)

• Prelims qualify for the main examination.

UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern:

• General Studies Paper I: 100 Questions, 200 Marks

• CSAT: 80 Questions, 200 Marks (Qualifying)

• Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deduction for wrong answers

• Time Allotted: 2 hours each for both papers

UPSC Prelims Syllabus (Paper 1: General Studies):

• Covers various subjects including Indian Polity, Geography, History, Indian Economy, Science and Technology, Environment, International Relations, and UPSC current affairs.

UPSC Prelims Syllabus (Paper 2: CSAT):

• Assesses candidates' aptitude in reasoning, analytical ability, reading comprehension, and decision-making.

UPSC Mains Syllabus:

• Comprises 9 papers, including qualifying papers, with varying subjects.

• Marks from 7 papers count for the final merit list.

UPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies I):

• Focuses on Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society.

UPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies II):

• Covers Polity, Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & International Relations.

UPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies III):

• Includes Economic Development, Technology, Environment, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management.

UPSC Mains Syllabus (General Studies IV):

• Emphasizes Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude.

UPSC Mains Syllabus (Optional Subjects):

• Candidates choose one from a list of optional subjects, each with its own comprehensive syllabus.

UPSC Mains Essay Paper:

• Candidates write essays on various topics, scoring a total of 250 marks.

UPSC Mains Qualifying Papers:

• Consist of Indian Language Paper and English Language Paper.

• Required to qualify, but marks not counted for ranking.

UPSC Interview (Personality Test):

• No defined syllabus.

• Aims to assess candidates' personal suitability for civil service.

Final Merit List:

• Based on a total score of 2025 marks (1750 written exam + 275 interview).

This comprehensive breakdown of the UPSC Syllabus for MentorJi will help candidates prepare effectively for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.