UPSC · Syllabus
UPSC CSE Syllabus
UPSC Civil Services Examination · Union Public Service Commission · 3 sections · 19 topics
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Prelims — GS Paper I
- History of India & National Movement
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Economic & Social Development
- Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity
- General Science
- Current events of national & international importance
Prelims — CSAT (Paper II)
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills & decision making
- Logical reasoning & analytical ability
- Basic numeracy & data interpretation
Mains — General Studies
- Essay writing
- Indian Heritage, Culture & Modern History
- Geography of India & the World
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Social justice & international relations
- Economy, Agriculture, Environment & Security
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
- Science & Technology
Previous year papers
| Year | Paper | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prelims | Official notice board |
| 2024 | Prelims | Official notice board |
| 2023 | Prelims | Official notice board |