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Indian Civil Services

Prelims

General studies

S.No. Name Author / Publisher

1 An Introduction to the Constitution ofIndia D.D.Basu

2 Our Contitution Subash Kashyap

3 Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap

4 Biology for VIII-X Std NCERT

5 Physics for VIII-X Std NCERT

6 Chemistryfor VIII-X Std NCERT

7 Anatomy & Physiology forNursesCourses Evelyn Pearce

8 Know your body Reader's Digest

9 An Evolution of Indian EconomyI.C.Dhingra (Sultan Chand &

Co)

10 Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram

11 Economic Survey of India Government of India

12 General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro

13 Monsoon Asia Charles Farro

14 Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std NCERT

15 A Good School Atlas

16 Ancient India for XII Std NCERT

17 Medieval India for XII Std NCERT

18 Modern India Bipin Chandra

19 History of Modern India A.C.Banerjee

20 The Hindu & The Economic Times Newspapers

21 Frontline & Political & Economic weekly Periodicals

22Yojana & World Focus & & Civil Service

monthly magazinePeriodicals

23 Statistical Methods S.C.Gupta

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Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or

Unique For General Reference
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General ScienceCurrent events of national and international importance

History of India and Indian National Movement

Indian and World GeographyIndian Polity and EconomyGeneral Mental Ability

Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and

understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and

experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a

special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events,

knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In

History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of thesubject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on the Indian

National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth

century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. In

Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India. Questions on the

Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography ofthe country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural

resources. Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the

countrys political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, SocialSystems and economic developments in India. On general mental ability, the

candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

Preliminary IAS (General Studies)

1. An Introduction to the Constitution ofIndiaD.D.Basu

2 Our Contitution Subash Kashyap

3 Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap

4Biologyfor VIII-X Std NCERT

5 Physics for VIII-X Std NCERT

6 Chemistry for VIII-X Std NCERT
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7 Anatomy & Physiology for Nurses Courses Evelyn Pearce

8 Know your bodyReader's Digest

9 An Evolution of Indian Economy I.C.Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)

10 Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram

11 Economic Survey of India Government of India

12 General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro

13 Monsoon Asia Charles Farro

14Physical Geographyof India for X - XII Std NCERT

15 Any Good School Atlas

16 Ancient India for XII Std NCERT

17 Medieval India for XII Std NCERT

18 Modern India Bipin Chandra

19 History of Modern India A.C.Banerjee

20 TheHindu& Times of India Newspapers

21 Frontline & Political & Economic weekly Periodicals

22 Yojana & WorldFocusPeriodicals

23 Statistical Methods S.C.Gupta

Preliminary IAS (General Studies)

Subject Indian History

Good books

History books of Classes XI and XII - NCERT Freedom Struggle (NET) - Bipin Chandra

Subject World Geography - including Indian Geography

Good books

Principles of Geography (Class XII-Part I, II) General Geography of India (Class XII) Part I - NCERT
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Geography of India - Resources and Regional Development Part II(Class XII) - NCERT

Physical Geography - Leong Atlas

Subject Indian Polity

Good book

Introduction to Indian Constitution - D.D. Basu Related

Subject Indian Economy

Good books

Evolution of Indian Economy - NCERT Indian Economy - Dutt and Sundharam. Indian Economy - Mishra and Puri

Subject General Science

Good books

NCERT books onScience.

Science and Technology supplements in the Newspapers andmagazines.

Subject Current Events of National and International importance.

Good books
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One major National Daily - Either The Times of India or TheHindu.

Newsweeklies like India Today or/andOutlook Current Events - Spectrum

Subject General Mental Ability

Good books

No special preparation is required in this area. But some practicemay be done from any exercise books or quantitative aptitude. In

fact, an intelligent calculation is the basic requirement for this

topic.

Main (General Studies)

Subject History of Modern India

Good books

India's struggle for Independence - Bipan Chandra andothers.

Modern India - NCERT. Freedom Struggle (NBT) - Bipan Chandra Modern India - IGNOU

o If one is hard pressed for time, he/she mayskip the Modern India and Freedom Struggle.

Subject Indian Culture

Good books
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Art and Culture portions of history books and Gazetteer of

India.

Culture Chapter (s) in the India Year Book. Encyclopaedia of Indian Culture. A good library invariably

has more than one encyclopaedia on Indian Art and Culture

selected notes may be taken from it.

Books on culture / cultural topics brought out byPublications Division of Ministry of Information and

broadcasting and National Book Trust.

Subject Current Affairs

Good books

At least one major national newspaper - either The Times ofIndia or The Hindu

Newsweeklies like India Today or/and Outlook Current Affairs and News Analysis of BBC. Current events - Spectrum

Subject Statistics

Good book

Book on Statistics (Class XI) - NCERT

Subject Indian Polity and Constitution

Good books

Introduction to the Constitution of India - D.D. Basu. Our Parliament - S.C. Kashyap
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Subject Indian Geography and Economy

Good books

Indian Geography (Class XI and XII) - NCERT Yozna Indian Economy - Dutt and Sundharam/Mishra and Puri The editorial page of the Economic Times.

Subject Science and Technology

Good books

Science and Technology section of the Wednesday edition ofthe newspaper 'The Hindu'.

Science and Technology Published by the Spectrum. Yozna contains science and environment related topics.

Mathematics

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1. Algebra : Elements of Set Theory; Algebra of Real and Complex numbers including

Demovire's between Coefficients and Roots, symmetric functions of roots; Elements of

Group Theory; Sub-Group, Cyclic groups, Permutation, Groups and their elementary

properties.

Rings, Integral Domains and Fields and their elementary properties.

2. Vector Spaces and Matrices : Vector Space, Linear Dependence and Independence. Sub-

spaces. Basis and Dimensions, Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces. Linear Transformation of a

Finite Dimensional Vector Space, Matrix Representation. Singular and Nonsingular

Transformations. Rank and Nullity.

Matrices : Addition, Multiplication, Determinants of a Matrix, Properties of Determinants of

order in, Inverse of a Matrix, Cramer's rule.

3. Geometry and Vectors : Analytic Geometry of straight lines and conics in Cartesian and

Polar coordinates; Three Dimensional geometry for planes, straight lines, sphere, cone and

cylinder. Addition, Subtraction and Products of Vectors and Simple applications to

Geometry.


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4. Calculus : Functions, Sequences, Series, Limits, Continuity, Derivatives.

Application of Derivatives : Rates of change, Tangents, Normals, Maxima, Minima, Rolle's

Theorem, Mean Value Theorems of Lagrange and Cauchy, Asymptotes, Curvature. Methods

of finding indefinite integrals, Definite Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of integrals

Calculus. Application of definite integrals to area, Length of a plane curve, Volume and

Surfaces of revolution.

5. Ordinary Differential Equations : Order and Degree of a Differential Equation, First order

differential Equations, Singular solution, Geometrical interpretation, Second order equations

with constant coefficients.

6. Mechanics : Concepts of particles-Lamina; Rigid Body; Displacements; force; Mass;

weight; Motion; Velocity; Speed; Acceleration; Parallelogram of forces; Parallelogram of

velocity, acceleration; resultant; equilibrium of coplanar forces; Moments; Couples; Friction;Centre of mass, Gravity; Laws of motion; Motion of a particle in a straight line; simple

Harmonic Motion; Motion under conservative forces; Motion under gravity; Projectile;

Escape velocity; Motion of artificial satellites.

7. Elements of Computer Programming : Binary system, Octal and Hexadecimal systems.

Conversion to and from Decimal systems. Codes, Bits, Bytes and Words. Memory of a

computer, Arithmetic and Logical operations on numbers. Precision. AND, OR, XOR, NOT

and Shit/Rotate operators, Algorithms and Flow Charts.

Some good books for math are..............

Paper-I

1. Linear Algebra - K.C. Prasad, K B Datta

2.Calculus - Santhi Narayan

3.Analytic Geometry - Shantinarayan, HC Sinha, DK Jha and Sharma

4.Ordinary Differential eqs:- MD Raising Lumina, Golden seris-NP Bali

5. Dynamics, Statitics and Hydrostatics - M.Ray

6. Vector analysis - Shantinarayan

Paper-II

1.Algebra - K C Prasad, KB Datta

2. Real Analysis - Shantinarayan,Royden

3. Complex Analysis - GK Ranganath

4. Linear Programming - SD sharma

5.Partial Diff.eqs. - Singhania6. Numerical analysis and Computer Progg. - V. Rajaraman, SS Shasri
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7. Mechanics & Fluid dynamics - AP Mathur, Azaroff leonid

Other Books

Modern Algebra - A. R. Vashisth Algebra - J. N. Sharma and S. N. Goyal Linear Algebra - Schaum Series (Lipshutz) or Sharma and Vashisth Matrices - Schaum Series (Frank Ayres) or Vashisth Calculus - I. A. Menon Coordinate Geometry - R. L. Soni Differential Calculus - Gorakh Prasad Analytical Solid Geometry - Shanti Narayanan Text Book of Coordinate Geometry - Rai Ballabh Mechanism - D. S. Mathur Statistical Mechanism - Carson Horg . Solid Mechanism - Kazmioo Mathematics Dictionary - James Differential Equations - Schaum Series (Frank Ayres) or N.M. Kapur or Raisinghania Numerical Analysis - S.S. Sastry Complex Analysis - Schaum Series or J.N. Sharma Operations Research - Kanti Swaroop or Manmohan

Physics

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1. Mechanics and Waves

Dimensional analysis. Newton's laws of motion and applications, variable mass systems,

projectiles. Rotational dynamics-kinetic energy, angular momentum, theorems of moment of

intertia and calculations in simple cases. Conservative forces, frictional forces. Gravitaional

potential and intensity due to spherical objects. Central forces, Kepler's problem, escape

velocity and artificial satellites (including GPS). Streamline motion, viscosity, Poiseuille's

equation. Applications of Bernoulli's equation and Stokes' law.

Special relativity and Lorentz transformation-length contraction, time dilation, mass-energy

relation.


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Simple harmonic motion, Lissajous figures. Damped oscillation, forced oscillation and

resonance. Beats, Phase and group velocities. Stationary waves, vibration of strings and air

columns, longitudinal waves in solids. Doppler effect. Ultrasonics and applications.

2. Geometrical and Physical Optics.

Laws of reflection and refraction from Fermat's principle. Matrix method in paraxial optics-

thin lens formula, nodal planes, system of two thin lenses. Chromatic and spherical

aberrations. Simple optical instruments-magnifier, eyepieces,telescopesand microscopes.

Huygens' principle-reflection and refraction of waves. Interference of light-Young's

experiment, Newton's rings, interference by thin films, Michelson interferometer. Fraunhofer

diffraction-single slit, double slit, diffraction grating, resolving power. Fresnel diffraction-

half-period zones and zone plate. Production and detection of linearly, circularly and

elliptically polarised light. Double refraction, quarter-waves plates and half-wave plates.Polarizing sheets. Optical activity and applications. Raman & Rayleigh scattering and

applications.

Elements of fibre optics-attenuation; pulse dispersion in step index and parabolic index

fibres; material dispersion. Lasers, characteristics of laser light-spatial and temporal

coherence. Focussing of laser beams and applciations.

3. Heat and Thermodynamics

Thermal equilibrium and temperature. The zeroth law of thermodynamics. Heat and the first

law of thermodynamics. Efficiency of Carnot engines. Entropy and the second law of

thermodynamics. Kinetic theory and the equation of state of an ideal gas. Mean free path,

distribution of molecular speeds and energies. Trasport phenomena. Andrew's experiements-

van der Waals equation and applications. Joule-Kelvin effect and applications. Brownian

motion. Thermodynamic potentials-Maxwell relations. Phase transitions. Kirchhoff's laws.

Black-body radiation-Stefan-Boltzmann law, spectral radiancy, Wien displacement law,

application to the cosmic microwave background radiation, Planck radiation law.

4. Electricity and Magnetism

Electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss' law. Electric potential, van de Graff

accelerator. Capacitors, dielectrics and polarization. Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's first and second

rules, resistors in series and parallel, applications to two-loop circuits. Magnietic field-

Gauss'law for magnetism, atomic and nuclear magnetism, magnetic susceptibility,

classification of magnetic materials. Cirulating charges, cyclotron, synchrotron. Hall effect.

Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law of induction., Lenz's law. Inductance.Alternating

current circuits-RC, LR, single-loop LRC circuits, impedance, resonance, power in AC

circuits. Displacement current, Maxwell's equations (MKS units), electromagnetic waves,

energy transport and Poynting vector.


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5. Atomic andNuclear Physics

Photoelectric effect, Einstein's photon theory. Bohr's theory of hydrogen atom. Stern-Gerlach

experiment, quantisation of angular momentum, electron spin. Pauli exclusion principle and

applications. Zeeman effect. X-ray spectrum, Bragg's law, Bohr's theory of the Mosley plot.

Compton effect, Compton wavelength. Wave nature of matter, de Broglie wavelength, wave-

particle duality. Heisenberg's uncertainty relationships. Schroedinger's equation-eigenvalues

and eigenfunctions of (i) particle in a box, (ii) simple harmonic oscillator and (iii) hydrogen

atom. Potential step and barrier penetration. Natural and artificial radioactivity. Binding

energy of nuclei, nuclear fission and fusion. Classification of elementary particles and their

interactions.

6. Electronics

Diodes in half-waves and full-wave rectification, qualitative ideas ofsemiconductors, p type andn type semiconductors, junction diode, Zener diode, transistors, binary numbers, Logic gates

and truth tables, Elements of microprocessors and computers.

Mains

General Studies

-The nature and standard of questions in these papers will be such that a well-educated person

will be able to answer them without any specialized study. The questions will be such as to

test a candidate's general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a

career in Civil Services.

Paper-I

(a) History of Modern India and Indian Culture The History of Modern India will cover

history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include

questions on important personalities who shaped the Freedom Movement and Social reforms.

The part relating to Indian Culture will cover all aspects of Indian Culture from the ancient to

modern times.

(b) Geogrphy of India In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social

geography of India.

(c) Indian Polity This part will include questions on the Constitution of India, Politicalsystem

and related matters.
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(d) Current National issues and topics of social relevance This part is intended to test the

Candidate's awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in the present-

day India, such as the following.

Demography & Human Resource & related issues. Behavioural & Social issues & Social

Welfare problems, such as child labour, gender equality, adult literacy, rehabilitation of the

handicapped and other deprived segments of the society, drug abuse, public health etc.

Law enforcement issues, human rights, corruption in public life, communal harmony etc.

InternalSecurityand related issues.

Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national

heritage.

The role of national institutions, their relevance and need for change.

Paper-II

(a) India and the World

This part is intended to test candidate's awareness of India's relationship with the world in

various spheres, such as the following:-

Foreign Affairs

External Security and related matters

Nuclear PolicyIndians abroad

(b) Indian Economy In this part, questions will be on the planning and economic

development in India, economic & trade issues, Foreign Trade, the role and functions of

I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O. etc.

(c) International Affairs & Institutions

This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international

institutions.

(d) Developments in the field of science & technology, communications and space In this

part, questions will test the candidate's awareness of the developments in the field of science

& technology, communications and space and also basic ideas ofcomputers.

(e) Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

This part will include exercises to test the candidate's ability to draw common sense

conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form andto point out deficiencies, limitations or inconsistencies therein.
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Paper-I

Section-A

Linear Algebra

Vector, space, linear dependance and independance, subspaces, bases, dimensions. Finite dimensional vector

spaces.

Matrices, Cayley-Hamiliton theorem, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix of linear transformation, row and

column reduction, Echelon form, eqivalence, congruences and similarity, reduction to cannonical form, rank,

orthogonal, symmetrical, skew symmetrical, unitary, hermitian, skew-hermitian formstheir eigenvalues.

Orthogonal and unitary reduction of quadratic and hermitian forms, positive definite quardratic forms.

Calculus

Real numbers, limits, continuity, differerentiability, mean-value theorems, Taylor's theorem with remainders,

indeterminate forms, maximas and minima, asymptotes. Functions of several variables: continuity,

differentiability, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, Lagrange's method of multipliers, Jacobian. Riemann's

definition of definite integrals, indefinite integrals, infinite and improper intergrals, beta and gamma functions.

Double and triple integrals (evaluation techniques only). Areas, surface and volumes, centre of gravity.

Analytic Geometry :

Cartesian and polar coordinates in two and three dimesnions, second degree equations in two and three

dimensions, reduction to cannonical forms, straight lines, shortest distance between two skew lines, plane,

sphere, cone, cylinder., paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid of one and two sheets and their properties.

Section-B

Ordinary Differential Equations :

Formulation of differential equations, order and degree, equations of first order and first degree, integrating

factor, equations of first order but not of first degree, Clariaut's equation, singular solution.

Higher order linear equations, with constant coefficients, complementary function and particular integral,

general solution, Euler-Cauchy equation.

Second order linear equations with variable coefficients, determination of complete solution when one solution

is known, method of variation of parameters.

Dynamics, Statics and Hydrostatics :

Degree of freedom and constraints, rectilinerar motion, simple harmonic motion, motion in a plane, projectiles,

constrained motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, motion under impulsive forces, Kepler's laws,

orbits under central forces, motion of varying mass, motion under resistance.

Equilibrium of asystemof particles, work and potential energy, friction, common catenary, principle of virtual

work, stability of equilibrium, equilibrium of forces in three dimensions.

Pressure of heavy fluids, equilibrium of fluids under given system of forces Bernoulli's equation, centre of

pressure, thrust on curved surfaces, equilibrium of floating bodies, stability of equilibrium, metacentre, pressure

of gases.
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Numerical integration:

Simpson's one-third rule, tranpezodial rule, Gaussian quardrature formula.

Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: Euler and Runge Kutta-methods.

Computer Programming: Storage of numbers inComputers, bits, bytes and words, binary system. arithmeticand logical operations on numbers. Bitwise operations. AND, OR, XOR, NOT, and shift/rotate operators. Octal

andHexadecimalSystems. Conversion to and form decimal Systems.

Representation of unsigned integers, signed integers and reals, double precision reals and long integrers.

Algorithms andflow chartsfor solving numerical analysis problems.

Developing simple programs in Basic for problems involving techniques covered in the numerical analysis.

Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics :

Generalised coordinates, constraints, holonomic and non-holonomic, systems. D' Alembert's principle and

Lagrange' equations, Hamilton equations, moment of intertia, motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions.

Equation of continuity, Euler's equation of motion for inviscid flow, stream-lines, path of a particle, potential

flow, two-dimensional and axisymetric motion, sources and sinks, vortex motion, flow past a cylinder and a

sphere, method of images. Navier-Stokes equation for a viscous fluid.

Physics

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Paper-I

Section-A

1. Classical Mechanics

(a) Particle dynamics

Centre of mass and laboratory coordinates, conservation of linear and angular momentum.

The rocket equation. Rutherford scattering, Galilean transformation, intertial and non-inertial

frames, rotating frames, centrifugal and Coriolis forces, Foucault pendulum.

(b) System of particles

Constraints, degrees of freedom, generalised coordinates and momenta. Lagrange's equation

and applications to linear harmonic oscillator, simple pendulum and central force problems.

Cyclic coordinates, Hamilitonian Lagrange's equation from Hamilton's principle.
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(c) Rigid body dynamics

Eulerian angles, inertia tensor, principal moments of inertia. Euler's equation of motion of a

rigid body, force-free motion of a rigid body. Gyroscope.

2. Special Relativity, Waves & Geometrical Optics

(a) Special Relativity

Michelson-Morley experiment and its implications. Lorentz transformations-length

contraction, time dilation, addition of velocities, aberration and Doppler effect, mass-energy

relation, simple applications to a decay process. Minkowski diagram, four dimensional

momentum vector. Covariance of equations of physics.

(b) Waves

Simple harmonic motion, damped oscillation, forced oscillation and resonance. Beats.

Stationary waves in a string. Pulses and wave packets. Phase and group velocities. Reflection

and Refraction from Huygens' principle.

(c) Geometrical Optics

Laws of relfection and refraction from Fermat's principle. Matrix method in paraxial optic-

thin lens formula, nodal planes, system of two thin lenses, chromatic and sphericalaberrations.

3. Physical Optics

(a) Interference

Interference of light-Young'sexperiment, Newton's rings, interference by thin films, Michelson

interferometer. Multiple beam interference and Fabry-Perot interferometer. Holography and

simple applications.

(b) Diffraction

Fraunhofer diffraction-single slit, double slit, diffraction grating, resolving power. Fresnel

diffraction: - half-period zones and zones plates. Fresnel integrals. Application of Cornu's

spiral to the analysis of diffraction at astraight edgeand by a long narrow slit. Diffraction by a

circular aperture and the Airy pattern.

(c) Polarisation and Modern Optics

Production and detection of linearly and circularly polarised light. Double refraction, quarter
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wave plate. Optical activity. Principles offibre opticsattenuation; pulse dispersion in step index

and parabolic index fibres; material dispersion, single mode fibres. Lasers-Einstein A and B

coefficients. Ruby and He-Ne lasers. Characteristics of laser light-spatial and temporal

coherence. Focussing of laser beams. Three-level scheme for laser operation.

Section-B

4. Electricity and Magnetism

(a) Electrostatics and Magnetostatics

Laplace ad Poisson equations in electrostatics and their applications. Energy of a system of

charges, multipole expansion of scalar potential. Method of images and its applications.

Potential and field due to a dipole, force and torque on a dipole in an external field.

Dielectrics, polarisation. Solutions to bounary-value problems-conducting and dielectric

spheres in a uniform electric field. Magentic shell, uniformly magnetised sphere.

Ferromagnetic materials, hysteresis, energy loss.

(b) Current Electricity

Kirchhoff's laws and their applications. Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, Lenz'

law. Self-and mutual-inductances. Mean and rms values in AC circuits. LR CR and LCR

circuits- series and parallel resonance. Quality factor. Principal of transformer.

5. Electromagnetic Theory & Black Body Radiation

(a) Electromagnetic Theory

Displacement current and Maxwell's equatons. Wave equations in vacuum, Poynting

theorem. Vector and scalar potentials. Gauge invariance, Lorentz and Coulomb gauges.

Electromagnetic field tensor, covariance of Maxwell's equations. Wave equations in isotropic

dielectrics, reflection and refraction at the boundary of two dielectrics. Fresnel's relations.

Normal and anomalous dispersion. Rayleigh scattering.

(b) Blackbody radiation

Balckbody radiation ad Planck radiation law- Stefan-Boltzmann law, Wien displacement law

and Rayleigh-Jeans law. Planck mass, Planck length, Planck time,. Planck temperature and

Planck energy.

6. Thermal and Statistical Physics

(a) Thremodynamics
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Laws of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy. Isothermal, adiabatic,

isobaric, isochoric processes and entropy change. Otto andDiesel engines, Gibbs' phase rule and

chemical potential. van der Waals equation of state of a real gas, critical constants. Maxwell-

Boltzman distribution of molecular velocities, transport phenomena, equipartition and virial

theorems. Dulong-Petit, Einstein, and Debye's theories of specific heat of solids. Maxwelllllrelations and applications. Clausius- Clapeyron equation. Adiabatic demagnetisation, Joule-

Kelvin effect and liquefaction of gases.

(b) Statistical Physics

Saha ionization formula. Bose-Einstein condenssation. Thermodynamic behaviour of an ideal

Fermi gas, Chandrasekhar limit, elementary ideas about neutron stars and pulsars. Brownian

motion as a random walk, diffusion process. Concept of negative temperatures.

Paper-II

Section-A

1. Quantum Mechanics I

Wave-particle dualitiy. Schroedinger equation and expectation values. Uncertainty principle.

Solutions of the one-dimensional Schroedinger equation free particle (Gaussian wave-

packet), particle in a box, particle in a finite well, linear harmonic oscillator. Reflection and

transmission by a potential step and by a rectangular barrier. Use of WKB formula for thelife-time calcuation in the alpha-decay problem.

2. Quantum Mechanics II & Atomic Physics

(a) Quantum Mechanics II

Particle in a three dimensional box, density of states, free electron theory of metals. The

angular meomentum problem. The hydrogen atom. The spin half problem and properties of

Pauli spin matrices.

(b) Atomic Physics

Stern-Gerlack experiment, electron spin, fine structure of hydrogen atom. L-S coupling, J-J

coupling. Spectroscopic notation of atomic states. Zeeman effect. Frank-Condon principle

and applications.

3. Molecular Physics

Elementary theory of rotational, vibratonal and electronic spectra of diatomic molecules.

Raman effect and molecular structure. Laser Raman spectroscopy Importance of neutral


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hydrogen atom, molecular hydrogen and molecular hydrogen ion in astronomy Fluorescence

and Phosphorescence. Elementary theory and applications of NMR. Elementary ideas about

Lamb shift and its significance.

Section-B

4. Nuclear Physics

Basic nuclear properties-size, binding energy, angular momentum, parity, magnetic moment.

Semi-empirical mass formula and applications. Mass parabolas. Ground state of a deuteron

magnetic moment and non-central forces. Meson theory of nuclear forces. Salient features of

nuclear forces. Shell model of the nucleus-success and limitations. Violation of parity in beta

decay. Gamma decay and internal conversion. Elementary ideas about Mossbauer

spectroscopy. Q-value of nuclear reactions. Nuclear fission and fusion, energy production in

stars. Nuclear reactors.

5. Particle Physics & Solid State Physics

(a) Particle Physics

Classification of elementary particles and their interactions. Conservation laws. Quark

structure of hadrons. Field quanta of electroweak and strong interactions. Elementary ideas

about Unification of Forces. Physics of neutrinos.

(b) Solid State Physics

Cubic crystal structure. Band theory of solids- conductors, insulators and semiconductors.

Elements of superconductivity, Meissner effect, Josephson junctions and applications.

Elementary ideas about high temperature superconductivity.

6. Electronics

Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors-p-n-p and n-p-n transistors.Amplifiers and oscillators.

Op-amps. FET, JFET and MOSFET. Digital electronics-Boolean identities, De; Morgan's

laws, Logic gates and truth tables., Simple logic circuits. Thermistors, solar cells.

Fundamentals of microprocessors and digital computers.

The Interview
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9. Aspirants to CSE should take an intelligent interest not only in areas of theirspecialization, but also in what is happening around them both within and outside

the country.

10.Be well informed about your interests and hobbies as there will be a few questionsprobing your levels of knowledge as regards your hobbies and interests.11.Prepare thoroughly about your hometown & home state. If you hail from a place ofhistorical importance or tourist interest, prepare well on it.

12.Know yourself. Prepare brief answers to choice of your subjects, family background,meaning of your name. You should try to take the lead by answering questions based

on your bio-data.

13.One of the secrets of success is to prepare for the Personality Test along with thewritten test.

14.If a person gives the impression of being a bookworm, the chances of his/her selectionare reduced. The candidate must exhibit an all-round personality, which indicates that

the aspirant possesses a complete personality.

MOCK /PRACTICE

15.One should form a group of 4-5 people, as the preparation for Personality Test cannotbe done in isolation. Try holding as many mock interviews as possible.

16.No training institute can develop/transform your personality in a few days. However,some of the tips may help in ironing out some weaknesses/grey areas and can provide

an avenue for a well-planned preparation and group discussions.

17.Take mock interviews. In the mock interview, askyour friendsto grill you so that youcan face pressure from the Board easily.

18.Discuss a lot with your friends. This not only helps in you assimilating differentpoints of view, but also enhances knowledge levels.

DRESSING UP:

19.Dress sense is of crucial importance. The choice of dress should be according to theweather conditions. Try not to wear newly stitchedclothes, as they might make you uneasy.

Light colours should be preferred. White colour is a good choice.

20.Wear comfortable clothes. Men need to wear light coloured shirt and a dark trouserwith a tie (if weather permits). Women appear best in a saree or salwar/kameez.

21.Pay attention to the details, ironed dress, polished shoes, hair accessories, trimmednails etc. Polish your footwear meticulously. Use convenient footwear like black or

brown leather shoes.

22.Women candidates should take care to avoid the hair falling over the face as it couldannoy bothyou and the interviewer.

23.Do not wear anything that connects you with a religious or political group.24.Do not use heavy perfume/deodorants.25.In case you have a running nose or have caught a cold, carry a handkerchief, or

sufficient stock of tissue paper. Tissue paper is preferable.

26.Some candidates take medicine to relax on the previous night of the interview; thisshould be avoided as the effect of medicine may decrease your alertness during the

interview.
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27.What and how you eat is also important. Have a light meal on the day of thePersonality Test. Do not go for the interview on an empty stomach. However, also

avoid over-eating, or having a heavy meal.

28.First impression is often the best impression. So create a positive, good impressionwithin the first few minutes of the interview.ENTRY:

29.Arrive 20-30 minutes early. Prepare a route map and arrive well in time. This willgive you enough time to relax

30.While waiting for your turn in the waiting area, read a newspaper or a magazine andtry to remain focused without thinking too much of what will happen in the interview.

Try not to presuppose situations.

31.Do not get nervous when you are waiting for your turn for the Personality Test. Whenwaiting for your turn, try relaxing with closed eyes and practice deepbreathing. It really

relaxes you. Do not try to pre-suppose situations in the Personality Test.

32.Take a final, deep breath before entering the boardroom.33.Do not forget to knock at the door before entering, as it indicates basic courtesy.34.On entering the room, greet all the members cordially and do not sit down on the seat

without being asked to.

35.If there is a lady member in the interview board, greet her first.36.Be conscious ofyour bodylanguage when you are seated.37.Men should keep the feet flat on the floorduring the interview, knees at waist level,

and hands on your thighs and place your elbows on the armchair. Avoid locking

hands.

38.Women, cross your ankles or legs, but keep the bottom leg straight down and do notswing itover the topleg and keep your elbows positioned on the arms of the chair.

39.When the Board members thank you at the end of the Personality test, do not forget tothank the members one last time and keep your body posture straight at the time of

leaving the room.

40.Remember that interview is a two-way process.41.Be cool. Be yourself during the Interview.42.Your aim should be to make the board members feel comfortable in your presence.43.Be truthful, transparent and Predictable.44.The object of the interview is to assess the suitability of the aspirant/candidate for a

careerin public service.

45.Most of the questions posed in the Personality Test are opinion-based.46.Dont expect any expression on the faces of board members, even if your answer is

very good.

During Interview

47.In a personality test, what is of importance is how you say what you say. It is the styleofpresentationthat matters.

48.Your personality is, on an average, assessed in 25-30 minutes, it is your responsibilityto bring out your very best in front of the board.

49.Be attentive and listen to each question carefully. Try not to jump into an answerbefore the complete question has been posed as you will end up wasting time on
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answering a question that you were not actually asked. If you are not sure of what was

asked, you can always politely seek a clarification.

50.Do not try to answer the question as soon as it is posed. Think over the question, takeyour time and organize the broad outline of the answer before airing it. Pause a while

before answering, even if you know the answer.51.At times, you will be given situations wherein you will be required to take a decision.In such situations, the board is testing your ability to comprehend issues and use

reason and good judgment logically, precisely and arrive at a balanced decision.

52.Your replies should be crisp and to the point. Do not beat around the bush.53.Maintain a gentle smile off and on during the Personality Test without overdoing it. It

displays a sense of ease and confidence. Wherever possible use your sense of humour

judiciously.

General Dos and Donts for the personality test:

54.The board members are usually very senior and learned people, so give utmost respectto the board.

55.Dont go by any stories/rumours spread by others. Avoid unnecessary details.56.Dont ask the previous candidate about his/her interview.57.The board has no biases towards anyone.58.Never make any sweeping statements/generalized descriptions.59.Accept your mistakes boldly.60.Speak honestly, truthfully and modestly.61.Do not give a hasty reply.62.Answer in an orderly and logical fashion and always maintain eye contact with the

Board members while answering.63.Be polite and courteous.64.Dont try to be too argumentative.65.Be consistent in your views. Dont change your views just because the Board differs

in its opinion from your opinion.

66.Never make an attempt to present a made-up appearance or politically correctanswers.

67.If you are taking an extreme view, you should also be able to justify the same.68.Take tea or coffee, if any member offers the same to you. This will show you are

relaxed and it will also help in lightening and relaxing further proceedings and give

them an informal touch.

69.Avoid chewing gums and other munching items as it gives a negative and a carelessimage.

70.Try holding mock interviews in front of a mirror. Look out for unwarrantedactions/emotions and try to rectify any shortcomings. If possible record your own

answers and play them again for finding out errors.

71.Dont criticize any government policies or even individuals.72.Take a good nights sleep. A good, sound sleep will keep you refreshed, cheerful and

relaxed. Otherwise you will have a fuzzy head and you will betray a confused

personality. You will neither be able to grasp questions correctly, nor be able to think

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73.Do not speak rapidly. Speak slowly and clearly so that the Board members grasp whatyou are saying and do not have to interrupt you or ask you to repeat your views.

74.The Board will check you for certain traits such as honest and integrity, logicalexposition, balance of opinion, leadership skills, mental alertness, variety and depth of

interest, social cohesion, moral integrity, acumen, your response to a peculiarsituation, your views on varied topics.

75.At times, the Board members might pile pressure upon you. Do not panic it is astrategy aimed at gauging the point till which you can maintain your cool under

pressure and can think originally even in pressure cooker situations. Try to resemble

tealeavesshow your true colours when in hot waters.

76.Form your views on a subjects in a logical and rational manner supported by datawhenever necessary.

77.To be in touch with the latest happenings/events nationally and internationally,candidates should read magazines and newspapers (at least two for interview), watch

current affairs-based television programmes.

78.Assume that all questions are asked with a good reason and answer them accordingly.79.Keep a file/folder to keep your certificates and documents in an organized manner.

They are verified before you enter the interview room. (You dont have to carry

file/folder inside board room)

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