What are all the subjects for UPSC prelims?
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UPSC Syllabus for Prelims: General Studies Paper 1- Current events of national and international importance.
2- History of India and the Indian National Movement
3- Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
4- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5- Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6- General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity, and Climate change that do not require subject specialisation.
7- General Science. For...more -
The Union Public Service Commission UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Examination consists of two papers, General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). General Studies Paper I covers the following subjects:
Current events of national and international importanceHistory of India and Indian National MovementIndian and World Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the WorldIndian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector...more
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The candidates can cover the IAS prelims syllabus if in six months if they are appearing for it for the first time. In case, the candidate has cleared the prelims earlier, he or she can prepare it in three months.
The Union Public Service Commission will notify the UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026 in its official notification. The Commission will release the Civil Service 2026 notification on January 14, 2026.
In my opinion, if you want to prepare for UPSC or any other competitive exams later, you can pursue a BA in Political Science, Economics, History, or Sociology. Since their syllabus is heavily equipped with GK, Indian and world history, public policy, public administration, Indian and world politics, it'll be easier for you to strengthen your base.
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No, the Commission do not mention any Minimum Qualifying Marks for the General Studies Paper 1. But there is a criteria of Minimum 33 % for the General Studies Paper 2 (Aptitude) paper.
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