IAS SYLLABUS 2017

The Syllabus for the IAS Civil Services UPSC Prelims Examination

                                    Or CSAT Exam 2016-17:

Topics in Paper I : General Studies (200 Marks)

1.    Current Events of National & International Importance.

2.    Geography of India as well as the World: Physical, Economic and Social Aspects.

3.    Polity & Governance of India: Constitution and the Political aspects.

4.    General Science.

5.    The General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Climate Change and Bio Diversity.

6.    Economic & Social Development :  Demography, Sustainable Development, Inclusion, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, etc..,

7.    Indian History & Indian National Movement.

II. Topics in Paper II : General Ability or Aptitude (200 Marks)

1.    Comprehension.

2.    Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability.

3.    General Mental Ability.

4.    Comprehension Skills English language ( 10th Standard Level).

5.    Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills.

6.    Decision Making & Problem Solving.

7.    Basic Numeracy (Orders of Magnitude, Numbers & their Relations, etc.., of 10th Standard Level), Data Interpretation such as Charts, Tables, Graphs, Data Sufficiency, etc.., (10th Standard Level).

8.    Question based on the English Language Comprehension Skills (10th Standard Level). (The Candidates will be tested through giving questions on the Passages without providing hindi translation for those Questions).

The Syllabus for the IAS Civil Services UPSC Mains Examination 2016:

The UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2016 contains 9 Papers out of which 2 Papers are in the nature of Qualifying nature while the other 7 are based on merit Ranking. The Subjects in those Papers are described below.

S.No.	Name of the Paper.	Name of the Subject.
1.	Paper – A.	Indian Languages.
2.	Paper – B.	English.
3.	Paper – I.	Essay.
4.	Paper – II.	General Studies – I.
5.	Paper – III.	General Studies – II.
6.	Paper – IV.	General Studies – III.
7.	Paper – V.	General Studies – IV.
8.	Paper – VI.	Optional Subject (Paper – 1).
9.	Paper – VII.	Optional Subject (Paper – 2).

I. Topics in Paper I : Indian Language

The Indian Languages according to the IAS Civil Services UPSC Mains signifies the Languages which are present in the 8th Schedule to the Indian Constitution. The Script to be used by the Candidates will be based on the Language he or she selects for the Paper A of Indian Languages. The Paper A (Indian Language) in the UPSC IAS Mains is not compulsory for the Candidates who belong to the North Eastern States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Tripura.

Topics in Indian Language (Paper – I):

1.    Comprehensive Type of Questions related to the Given Passage.

2.    Short Essay.

3.    Vocabulary & Usage.

4.    Precise Writing (in other words, making a summary).

5.    Translation from English to the Selected Indian Language and Vice Versa.

II. Topics in Paper II: English

1.    Comprehensive Type of Questions related to the Given Passage.

2.    Short Essay.

3.    Vocabulary & Usage.

4.    Precise Writing (in other words, making a summary).

III. Topics in Paper III: Essay

The Candidates are given some Topics. They have to Write Essays on those Given Topics in Brief. They Should not Deviate from the Given Topics. The Essay can be Written in the Language selected by the Candidates. The Candidates have to write the Essay in Orderly manner briefly.

IV. Topics in Paper IV: General Studies – I

1.    Indian Culture: Architecture, Literature, Art Form since the Ancient Times.

2.    Modern Indian History from the Eighteenth Century till Present Significant events & Issues.

3.    The Freedom Struggle of the Country: Different Stages and Contributions from various Parts of the Country.

4.    Post Independence: Consolidation as well as Reorganization within the Country.

5.    History of the World: Events taking place since 18th Century; Industrial Revolution, Colonization & Decolonization, etc.., Political Changes such as Capitalism, Socialism, etc.., Effects of these Changes on the Society.

6.    Indian Society, Diversity in India: Salient Features.

7.    Geography of the World & its Salient Features.

8.    The Concepts of Communalism, Secularism, Social Empowerment, Regionalism, etc..,

9.    Distribution of key Natural Resources all over the World, etc..,

V. Topics in Paper V: General Studies – II

1.    Governance.

2.    Constitution.

3.    Polity.

4.    Social Justice.

5.    Internal Relations.

VI. Topics in Paper VI: General Studies – III

1.    Technology.

2.    Economic Development.

3.    Disaster Management.

4.    Environmental.

5.    Security.

6.    Bio-Diversity.

VII. Topics in Paper V: General Studies – IV

1.    Aptitude.

2.    Ethics.

3.    Integrity.

VIII. Topics in Paper VI: Optional Subject (Paper – 1)

The Candidates have to select the Optional Subject. The Questions asked in this Paper depends on the Subject selected by the Candidate.

IX. Topics in Paper VI: Optional Subject (Paper – 2)

The Candidates have to select the Optional Subject. The Questions asked in this Paper depends on the Subject selected by the Candidate.

Optional Subjects: The Candidates have to select two subjects as Optional Subjects. The Optional Subjects are as follows.

·         Agriculture.

·         Anthropology.

·         Chemistry.

·         Commerce & Accountancy.

·         Civil Engineering.

·         Electrical Engineering.

·         Geology.

·         Law.

·         Mathematics.

·         Medical Science.

·         Physics.

·         Psychology.

·         Sociology.

·         Zoology.

·         Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science.

·         Botany.

·         Economics.

·         Geography.

·         History.

·         Management.

·         Mechanical Engineering.

·         Philosophy.

·         Political Science & International Relations.

·         Public Administration.

·         Statistics.

UPSC IAS Interview Syllabus :

You should be Confident & Honest of what you are saying.Mainly, the Personality Test will be on the aspects of Logical and Reasoning than the Subject Knowledge. There will be Questions asked about You, Your Hobbies, Your Home Town, the Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Politics, Economics, Situation Questions, etc.., The Main factors which are considered in the Personality Test are as follows.

1.    Mental Alertness.

2.    Clear & Logical Exposition.

3.    Knowledge & Interest of Current Affairs.

4.    Specificness & Depth of Interests.

5.    Leadership Skills.

6.    Critical Powers of Assimilation.

7.    Social Traits.

8.    Balance of Judgement.

9.    Ability of Social Cohesion.

10.  Intellectual & Moral Integrity.

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