The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) syllabus is extensive and covers a wide range of topics. Here's a detailed point-wise breakdown:

Preliminary Examination (Paper-I): General Studies

• 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
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
• General Science

Preliminary Examination (Paper-II): CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

• Comprehension & Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability & Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.)

Mains Examination (Paper-I): Essay

Candidates will be required to write two essays.

Main Examination (Paper-II): General Studies-I

• Indian Heritage and Culture
• History and Geography of the World and Society

Main Examination (Paper-III): General Studies-II

• Governance
• Constitution
• Polity
• Social Justice and International relations

Main Examination (Paper-IV): General Studies-III

• Technology
• Economic Development
• Bio-diversity
• Environment
• Security and Disaster Management

Main Examination (Paper-V): General Studies-IV

• Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

Main Examination (Paper-VI & VII): Optional Subject (Paper I & II)

Candidates can choose one optional subject from the list provided by UPSC.

Personality Test (Interview)

• Assessment of candidates’ intellectual qualities
• Social traits
• Interest in current affairs
• Mental alertness
• Critical powers of assimilation
• Clear and logical exposition Balance of judgment and variety of knowledge

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