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CSE IRpS Examination

Syllabus

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IRPS Selection Process

Selection will be done in three stages:-

Prelims Examination

Mains Examination

Personal Interview

Exam Pattern of Preliminary Examination

Paper I is the General Ability Test (GAT) which contains 100

questions of objective type with four options. every question

carries 2 marks. i.e. total marks for Paper-I is 200.

2nd Paper is the Civil Service Aptitude Test generally known as

CSAT which contains 80 objective types of questions of 200

marks. each question carries 2.5 marks.

Paper-II (CSAT) of Preliminary exam is only qualifying in nature

which means the candidate should score only 33% and on the

basis of Paper I candidates are eligible for the next exam i.e.

mains.

Negative marking is also applicable:- One-third of marks allotted

to each question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Paper Questions Total marks Time

General Studies 100 200 2 hours

CSAT 80 200 2 hours

Total 180 400 4 hours

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IRPS CSE Prelims Syllabus

General Studies:-

Current events of national and international importance

General Science

History of India and Indian National Movement.

Indian Polity and Governance Constitution

Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic

Geography of India and the World

Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System,

Panchayati Raj, Public Policy and Rights Issues, etc.

Economic and Social Development‐Sustainable Development,

Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, and

General issues on Environmental ecology.

Biodiversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject

specialization.

Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT):-

Comprehension

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

General mental ability

Decision-making and problem solving

Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of

magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)

Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. –

Class X level)

Mains Examination Pattern

paper Subject Total

marks Time

I Essay 250 The time

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II GS I ( Indian culture and heritage,

world history and Geography) 250

duration for each

subject is 3

hours

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GS II ( Governance, Constitution,

Polity, Social Justice and

International relations)

250

IV

GS III (Technology, Economic

Development, Bio‐diversity,

Environment, Security and Disaster

Management)

250

V GS IV (Ethics, Integrity, and

Aptitude) 250

VI Optional Paper I 250

VII Optional Paper-II 250

VIII Paper I (qualifying) 300

IX Paper-II (qualifying) 300

Subject Total Marks 1750 -

Personality Test (Interview) 275 -

Total Marks 2025 -

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IRPS Mains Examination Syllabus

Paper I:- Essay

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In this section, the candidate has to write an essay on a specific

subject. A choice of subjects will be given. They are expected to keep

their thoughts close to the subject and organize their ideas

systematically and be concise. Only those candidates who present an

effective and consistent expression are given more recognition. This

test is taken in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice.

Paper-II:- GS Paper I ( Indian culture and heritage, world

history and Geography):-

History of the world, industrial revolution, world wars, re-drawl

of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political

philosophies, capitalism, socialism, and Modern Indian history

and major personalities.

Indian culture, aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture

from ancient to modern times, Salient features of Indian Society,

and Diversity of India.

Natural resources, Important Geophysical phenomena,

earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones, geographical

features, and their location‐ changes in critical geographical

features and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

The Freedom Struggle, important contributors /contributions

from different states of the country.

Role of women and women’s organization, population and

associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues,

urbanization.

Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment,

communalism, regionalism & secularism, world’s physical

geography.

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the

country.

Paper III:- GS II ( Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social

Justice and International relations):-

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Historical underpinnings of the Constitution, Evolution of the

Constitution, Salient features, Basic structure, Amendments,

Significant provisions, Functions, and responsibilities of the

Union and the states.

Issues and challenges related to the Federal Structure, Devolution

of powers and finances up to local government level, Challenges

in the devolution of power, Separation of powers between

various organs of the government, Dispute redressed mechanisms

and institutions, Comparison of India’s constitutional scheme

with other countries.

Parliament and State Legislatures, Structure, organization, and

function of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and

Departments of the Government, pressure groups and formal or

informal associations and their role in the Polity.

Issues relating to the development and management of Social

Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Mechanisms, laws,

institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection of

vulnerable sections.

Role of civil services in a Democracy India, Relations between

India and neighboring countries. Bilateral, regional, and global

groupings and agreements involving India, Effect of policies and

politics of developed and developing countries, Indian diaspora.

Important International institutions, agencies, and fora their

structure, mandate.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions,

and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory,

regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies, Government

policies and interventions for the development of various sectors,

The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,

donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

Paper IV:- GS III (Technology, Economic Development,

Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management):-

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Government Budgeting. Indian Economy and issues relating to

planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and

employment.

Major crops cropping patterns in India, different types of

irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing

of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-

technology in the aid of farmers, Issues related to direct and

indirect farm subsidies. Issues of buffer stocks, and food security.

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-

technology, biotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual

property rights. Conservation, environmental pollution, and

degradation, environmental impact assessment, Disaster, and

disaster management. Linkages between development and spread

of extremism.

Security challenges and their management in border areas;

linkages of organized crime with terrorism and Various Security

forces and agencies and their mandate.

Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges

to internal security.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.

Investment models. Science and technology – developments and

their applications and effects in everyday life.

Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial

policy, and their effects on industrial growth.

Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations,

revamping; issues of buffer stocks, and food security.

Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Paper V:- GS IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude):-

Human Values, lessons from the lives and teachings of great

leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family, society,

and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation

with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social

influence, and persuasion.

Issues relating to integrity, probity in public life. Ethics and

Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of

Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private

and public relationships.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity,

impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to

public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the

weaker sections.

Emotional intelligence‐ concepts, and their utilities and

application in administration and governance. Contributions of

moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration:

Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in

government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations, and

conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and

ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in

governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding;

corporate Governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical

basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and

transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of

Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s

Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of

public funds, challenges of corruption.

Paper VI & VII ( Optional subject )

Mains Examination UPSC Syllabus – Optional Subjects

Agriculture

Animal Husbandry and

Veterinary Science

Anthropology

Assamese

Bengali

Bodo

Dogri

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Botany

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Commerce and Accountancy

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Law

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Science

Philosophy

Physics

Political

Science and International

Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Sociology

Statistics and Zoology

Gujarati

Hindi

Kannada

Kashmiri

Konkani

Maithili

Malayalam

Manipuri

Marathi

Nepali

Oriya

Punjabi

Sanskrit

Santhali

Sindhi

Tamil

Telugu

Urdu

English

Paper VIII ( One of the Indian languages given above ) & Paper

IX ( English )

Language Script

Assamese Assamese

Bengali Bengali

Gujarati Gujarati

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Hindi Devanagari

Kannada Kannada

Kashmiri Persian

Konkani Devanagari

Malayalam Malayalam

Manipuri Bengali

Marathi Devanagari

Nepali Devanagari

Odia Odia

Punjabi Gurumukhi

Sanskrit Devanagari

Sindhi Devanagari or Arabic

Tamil Tamil

Telugu Telugu

Urdu Persian

Bodo Devanagari

Dogri Devanagari

Maithili Devanagari

Santhali Devanagari or Olchiki

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