UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2014

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UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2014

Syllabus of Paper I -(200 marks) Duration : Two hours

Current events of national and internationalimportance.

HistoryofIndiaandIndianNationalMovement. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social,Economic.

GeographyofIndiaandtheWorld.IndianPolityandGovernance-Constitution,Political.

System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues,etc.

EconomicandSocialDevelopment-Sustainable. Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,Social.

SectorInitiatives,etc. GeneralissuesonEnvironmentalecology,Bio-diversityand Climate Change - that do not require subject

specialization and Climate Change - that do not

requiresubjectspecialization.

Syllabus for Paper II-(200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Interpersonalskillsincludingcommunicationskills; Logicalreasoningandanalyticalability Decisionmakingandproblemsolving Generalmentalability


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Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, ordersofmagnitude,etc.) (ClassX level),Data interpretation

(charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -ClassX

level)

Note:Itismandatoryforthecandidatetoappearinboth

thePapers ofCivilServices (Prelim) Examination for the

purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be

disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the

papersofCivilServices(Prelim)Examination.

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Revised Syllabus

Pattern 2013

The Civil ServicesMain examination is designed to test

theacademictalentoftheaspirant,alsohis/herabilityto

present his/ her knowledge in a clear and coherentmanner.ThemainExaminationis intendedtoassessthe

overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of

candidates rather than merely the range of their

informationandmemory.

TheUPSChas revised thepatternofCivilServicesMain

examinationfrom2013.

Now thereare 7 + 2 = 9 papers to beanswered in the

main examination. All of them are of descriptive type.

There are two qualifying papers 1) any modern Indian

language2)Englishareof300markseach.Theirmarks

willnotbecountedinthemainexamination.


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Thecandidate isallowed touseanyone languagefrom

theEighthScheduleoftheConstitutionorEnglishasthe

mediumofwritingtheexamination.

According to the newpattern there are "FOUR"General

Studiespapereachcomprisingof300Markswithatotal

of 1200 Marks. The scope of the syllabus of General

Studiesisofdegreelevel.

There isonly "ONE"optional subject tochoose from the

list of subjects. It comprises of two papers each of 300

marks. So the total of optional paper is 600 marks.

Candidate isallowed totakeupliteratureasanoptional

subject"withouttheconditionalityofhavingtodohis/her

graduationinthat language'sliterature.Thescopeofthe

syllabus of optional paper is higher than the bachelor's

degreebutlowerthanthemaster'slevel.

Interview/PersonalityTestisof300Marks.Candidatecan

givepreferenceofthelanguageinwhichtheymayliketo

be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the

translators.

Thetotalmarkofthewrittenexaminationis2000Marks.

TheInterview/PersonalityTestwillbeof300marks.

The Grand Total 2300 Marks

Summary of the Latest Pattern of Civil Services (Mains)

Examination


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Paper - I

Language -300 Marks

Candidate can take any Modern Indian

language but this paper is of qualifying

nature

Paper - II

English-300Marks

Thispaperisofqualifyingnature

Paper - III

Essay-200Marks

Canbewritteninthemediumorlanguage

ofthecandidate'schoice

Paper-IV

General Studies-I 300 Marks (Indian

Heritage and Culture,

History and Geography of the World andSociety)

Paper-V

General Studies -II: 300 Marks

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social


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JusticeandInternationalrelations)

Paper-VIGeneral Studies -III 300 Marks

(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-

diversity, Environment, Security and

DisasterManagement)

Paper-VII

General Studies -IV 300 Marks

(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Marks carried by General Studies was 4X

250=1000

Paper-VIII

OptionalSubject-Paper1-300Marks

Paper-IX

OptionalSubject-PaperII-300Marks

Candidateisallowedtotakeupliterature

as an optional subject "without the

conditionality of having to do his/her

graduationinthatlanguage'sliterature.


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Sub Total (Written test) 2000 Marks

MarksofEnglishandLanguagewillnotbe

counted so totalmarks forWritten examwillbe2000MarksOnly

Interview/Personality Test - 300 marks

Candidate can give preference of the

language in which they may like to beinterviewed.UPSCwillmakearrangement

forthetranslators.

Grand Total 2300 Marks

A candidate is allowed to use any one

language from the EighthSchedule of the

Constitution or English as the medium of

writingtheexamination.

Civil Services Mains Exam 2013 Syllabus

The written examination will consist of the following

papers:

PaperA-ModernIndianlanguage300Marks-Qualifying

nature-Marksnotcounted-Passingmandatory-

(i)Comprehensionofgivenpassages.


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(ii)PrecisWriting

(iii)UsageandVocabulary.

(iv)ShortEssay

(v) Translation fromEnglish to the Indian language and

vice-versa.

Note 1:ThePapersonIndianLanguagesandEnglishwill

beofMatriculationorequivalentstandardandwillbeof

qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these

paperswillnotbecountedforranking.

Note 2 :ThecandidateswillhavetoanswertheEnglish

and Indian Languages papers in English and the

respective Indian language (except where translation is

involved).

PaperB-English-300marks-Qualifyingnature-Marks

notcounted-Passingmandatory

Theaimof thepaper is to test thecandidates'ability to

read and understand serious discursive prose, and to

express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and

IndianLanguageconcerned.

Thepatternofquestionswouldbebroadlyasfollows:-

(i)Comprehensionofgivenpassages

(ii)PrecisWriting

(iii)UsageandVocabulary

(iv)ShortEssay.


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Paper-I

Essay - 200 Marks - To be written in the medium or

language of thecandidate'schoice -Candidateswill berequiredtowriteanessayonaspecifictopic.Thechoice

of subjectswill be given. Theywill be expected to keep

closelytothesubjectoftheessaytoarrangetheirideasin

orderlyfashion,andtowriteconcisely.Creditwillbegiven

foreffectiveandexactexpression.

Paper-II

GeneralStudies-I300Marks(IndianHeritageandCulture,

HistoryandGeographyoftheWorldandSociety)

IndianculturewillcoverthesalientaspectsofArtForms,

LiteratureandArchitecturefromancienttomoderntimes.

Modern Indian history from about the middle of theeighteenth century until the present- significant events,

personalities,issues

TheFreedomStruggle-itsvariousstagesandimportant

contributors /contributions from different parts of the

country.

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization

withinthecountry.

History of theworldwill includeevents from 18thcentury

such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of

nationalboundaries,colonization,decolonization,political


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philosophies likecommunism,capitalism,socialismetc.-

theirformsandeffectonthesociety.

SalientfeaturesofIndianSociety,DiversityofIndia.Role of women and women's organization, population

andassociatedissues,povertyanddevelopmentalissues,

urbanization,theirproblemsandtheirremedies.

EffectsofglobalizationonIndiansociety

Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism &

secularism.

Salientfeaturesofworld'sphysicalgeography.

Distribution of key natural resources across the world

(including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);

factorsresponsibleforthelocationofprimary,secondary,

andtertiarysectorindustriesinvariouspartsoftheworld

(includingIndia)

ImportantGeophysicalphenomenasuchasearthquakes,

Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical

features and their location- changes in critical

geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-

caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such

changes.

Paper-III

GeneralStudies-II:300Marks(Governance,Constitution,

Polity,SocialJusticeandInternationalrelations)


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Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution,

features, amendments, significant provisions and basic

structure.

FunctionsandresponsibilitiesoftheUnionandtheStates,

issuesandchallengespertainingtothefederalstructure,

devolutionofpowersandfinancesuptolocallevelsand

challengestherein.

Separation of powers between various organs dispute

redressalmechanismsandinstitutions.

ComparisonoftheIndianconstitutionalschemewiththat

ofothercountries

ParliamentandStateLegislatures-structure,functioning,

conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues

arisingoutofthese.Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive

andtheJudiciaryMinistriesandDepartmentsofthe

Government; pressure groups and formal/informal

associationsandtheirroleinthePolity.

SalientfeaturesoftheRepresentationofPeople'sAct.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,

functionsandresponsibilitiesofvariousConstitutional

Bodies.

Statutory,regulatoryandvariousquasi-judicialbodies


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Governmentpoliciesandinterventionsfordevelopmentin

varioussectorsandissuesarisingoutoftheirdesignand

implementation.

Development processes and the development industry

theroleofNGOs,SHGs,variousgroupsandassociations,

donors,charities,institutionalandotherstakeholders

Welfareschemesforvulnerablesectionsofthepopulation

by theCentre andStates and the performance of these

schemes;mechanisms,laws,institutionsand

Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of

thesevulnerablesections.

Issues relating to development and management of

Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,

HumanResources.Issuesrelatingtopovertyandhunger.

Important aspects of governance, transparency and

accountability, e-governance- applications, models,

successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters,

transparency&accountabilityand institutionalandother

measures.

Roleofcivilservicesinademocracy.

Indiaanditsneighborhood-relations.

Bilateral, regionalandglobalgroupingsandagreements

involvingIndiaand/oraffectingIndia'sinterests


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Effect of policies and politics of developed and

developingcountriesonIndia'sinterests,Indiandiaspora.

Important International institutions, agencies and fora,theirstructure,mandate.

PAPER-IV

General Studies -III 300 Marks (Technology, Economic

Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and

DisasterManagement)

Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and

DisasterManagement.

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning,

mobilizationofresources,growth,developmentand

employment.

Inclusivegrowthandissuesarisingfromit.

GovernmentBudgeting.

Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the

country,differenttypesofirrigationandirrigationsystems

storage, transportandmarketing ofagricultural produce

and issues and related constraints; e-technology in theaidoffarmers

Issues related todirect and indirect farm subsidies and

minimum support prices; Public Distribution System

objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of

bufferstocksandfoodsecurity;Technologymissions;


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economicsofanimal-rearing.

Food processing and related industries in India- scope

and significance, location, upstream and downstreamrequirements,supplychainmanagement.

LandreformsinIndia.

Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in

industrialpolicyandtheireffectsonindustrialgrowth.

Infrastructure:Energy,Ports,Roads,Airports,Railwaysetc.

Investmentmodels.

Science and Technology- developments and their

applicationsandeffectsineverydaylife

AchievementsofIndiansinscience&technology;

indigenization of technology and developing new

technology.

AwarenessinthefieldsofIT,Space,Computers,robotics,

nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to

intellectualpropertyrights.

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation,

environmentalimpactassessment

Disasteranddisastermanagement.

Linkagesbetweendevelopmentandspreadofextremism.

Role of external state and non-state actors in creating

challengestointernalsecurity.


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Challenges to internal security through communication

networks, role of media and social networking sites in

internal security challenges, basics of cyber security;

money-launderinganditsprevention

Security challenges and their management in border

areas;linkagesoforganizedcrimewithterrorism

VariousSecurityforcesandagenciesandtheirmandate

Paper-V

General Studies -IV 300 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and

Aptitude)

This paperwill includequestions to test thecandidates'

attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity,

probityinpubliclifeandhisproblemsolvingapproachto

variousissuesandconflictsfacedbyhimindealingwithsociety.Questionsmayutilisethecasestudyapproachto

determine theseaspects.The following broadareaswill

becovered.

Ethics andHuman Interface:Essence,determinantsand

consequencesofEthicsinhumanactions;dimensionsof

ethics;ethicsinprivateandpublicrelationships.

HumanValues- lessons fromthe livesandteachingsof

greatleaders,reformersandadministrators;roleoffamily,

societyandeducationalinstitutionsininculcatingvalues.


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Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and

relation with thought andbehaviour; moral and political

attitudes;socialinfluenceandpersuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service ,

integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity,

dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and

compassiontowardstheweaker-sections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and

applicationinadministrationandgovernance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from

Indiaandworld.

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; accountabilityand ethical governance;

strengtheningofethicalandmoralvaluesingovernance;

ethical issues in international relations and funding;

corporategovernance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service;

Philosophical basis of governance and probity;

Information

sharing and transparency in government, Right to

Information,CodesofEthics,CodesofConduct,Citizen's


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Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery,

Utilizationofpublicfunds,challengesofcorruption.

CaseStudiesonaboveissues.Paper-VI

OptionalSubject-PaperI-300Marks

Paper-VII

OptionalSubject-PaperII-300Marks

Candidatesmay choose anyONEoptional subject fromamongstthelistofsubjectsgivenbelow.

Interview/Personality Test - 300 Marks

Candidatecangivepreferenceofthelanguageinwhich

they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make

arrangementforthetranslators.

NOTE:

MarksobtainedbythecandidatesforallpapersEXCEPT

PAPERA&Bwillbecountedformeritranking.However,

theCommissionwill have thediscretion to fix qualifying

marks in anyorall papers of the examination Aspirants

can log on toUPSC's officialwebsite (www.upsc.gov.in)toseethedetailednotification.

IAS Preparation Strategies

General Strategy

Well formulated strategy along with optimum time


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managementistheonlytwoladdersforyourdreamgoal.

It's very important to formulate your own strategy as it

paystobeyourself.Howeverforthegeneralguidanceto

tackle Civil Services examination, here are some of the

guidelines which will help the aspirant to achieve

success.

1.Familiarity with the optional syllabi: Get yourself wellinformed about the content of the syllabi and the

topics it covers. A thorough familiarity with your

optionalreducesyourmentalburdenatthefirstsight

itself.

2.Thoroughinsightofthequestionpapers:Itisthemostimportantpartofyourstrategyasinvestingyourtime

skillfully will reap rich dividends. Go through the

questionpapersofpasttenyearstoidentifythepattern

andselectthetopicswhichareaskedveryfrequently.

Simultaneously, identify those topics which are

particularly useful for conventional essay type

questions. Once you have clearly demarcated the

topicsfortheconventionalandtheobjectivetypes,the

rest will be an easier task. A thorough insight of the

pastpaperswillthereforesolvetwoofyourpurposes.

It would boost your confidence level initially as you

come to know the standards of the question asked

and secondly it guides constantly through your

preparation.


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3.Selectionofbooks:Itisadvisablenottogothroughalotof books, insteadgo through onequalitybook on

each topic which clarifies your basic concept.

Standardbooksnotonlysaveyourprecioustimebut

alsoguideyouasaperfectteacher.Soalwaysrelyon

standard good books. Also it is advisable to collect

variousbooksonmytopicsinadvancesoastosave

timeforthelastminutehassle.

4.Prefer youownnotes: It is always advisable tomakenotesof the relatedtopics.Awell craftednotesolves

two purposes. On the one hand the aspirant goes

throughthesyllabusonceandontheotherhanditis

ofimmensehelpontheeveofexamination.

5.A specific strategy for the general studies: Generalstudies cover everything under the sun. But there isnothing to get panic, a glance over the last years

question' paper will make things easier. Broadly we

cancategoriesthistopicunderthefollowingheads.

a.History:Ahugestressisgiventomodernhistoryandfreedommovement.AlsoemphasisisgiventoAncient

India. A cursory glance over the medieval history

wouldservethepurpose.

b.Geography:A huge stress is to be given to physicalgeography andmaps related questions. Get yourself

well-acquainted with maps with the help of a good

Atlas.


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c.General Science:Itcoversamajorchunk,sobewell-versed with the topics of general science from a

standardguidebook.

d.Current affairs:Goingdaily throughastandardnewspaperthoroughlywillsuffice.

e.General awareness:Any good guide book or yearbookwillbesuitedforthepurpose.

Some more important points:

As already said, always rely on yourself preparednotes.Gothroughyourshortnotesrigorously.

Prepare out short notes of important topics withrelevant points and just before the examination rely

solelyonit.

Alwaysrelyonrevisions. Takeagoodsleepontheeveofexamination.Itismostimportantforyourbrilliantperformance.

Nevergothroughanybookontheeveofexamination. Don'treadanynewtopic. Don't get engaged with any confusing question orproblem as your prior investment (with studies) will

onlybringdividendstoyou.

Donotlooseyourconfidence.

General Studies

Essay
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Agriculture

Animal Husbandry and

VeterinaryScience

Botany

Chemistry

CivilEngineering

Commerce

Economics

ElectricalEngineering

Geography

Geology

IndianHistory

Law

Mathematics

MechanicalEngineering

MedicalScience

Philosophy

Physics

PoliticalScience
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Psychology

PublicAdministration

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

Anthropology

Management
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