Comprehensive Guide to UPSC Syllabus 2024: Prelims, Mains, and Interview Stages Explained
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is divided into three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test (Interview). Here's an overview of the 2024 syllabus:
Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Paper I: General Studies (200 marks)
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and the Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Economic and Social Development
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
General Science
Paper II: CSAT (200 marks)
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy
Data interpretation
Main Examination (Mains)
Qualifying Papers
Paper A: Indian Language (300 marks)
Paper B: English (300 marks)
Papers to be Counted for Merit
Essay (250 marks)
General Studies I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography (250 marks)
General Studies II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International relations (250 marks)
General Studies III: Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management (250 marks)
General Studies IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (250 marks)
Optional Subject Papers I & II (250 marks each)
Personality Test (275 marks)
Candidates are assessed on their intellectual qualities, social traits, and interest in current affairs.
For comprehensive preparation, candidates should thoroughly understand each topic and regularly update themselves with current affairs. Regular practice of previous years’ papers and mock tests is crucial to succeeding in the UPSC examination.
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