The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The syllabus for each stage is different.
1. The Prelims stage consists of two papers: General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (CSAT). The syllabus for General Studies Paper-I includes current events of national and international importance, the history of India and Indian national movement, Indian and world geography, Indian polity and governance, economic and social development, environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change, and general Science. The syllabus for General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) includes comprehe
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The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The syllabus for each stage is different.
1. The Prelims stage consists of two papers: General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (CSAT). The syllabus for General Studies Paper-I includes current events of national and international importance, the history of India and Indian national movement, Indian and world geography, Indian polity and governance, economic and social development, environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change, and general Science. The syllabus for General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) includes comprehension, interpersonal skills including communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem-solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and data interpretation.
2. The Mains stage consists of nine papers: two qualifying language papers (one in English and one in a language of the candidate's choice), one essay paper, four general studies papers (GS I-IV), and two optional subject papers. The syllabus for the essay paper is open-ended and candidates are expected to write essays on multiple topics. The syllabus for the four general studies papers covers topics such as Indian heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and society; governance, constitution, polity, social justice, and international relations; technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment, security, and disaster management; ethics, integrity, and aptitude. The syllabus for the optional subject papers depends on the subject chosen by the candidate.
3. The Interview stage does not have a fixed syllabus. It is a personality test intended to assess the candidates' mental caliber and suitability for a career in public service.
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