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UPSC Main Exam

UPSC Main Exam Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Service Exam, also known as the IAS Exam, is a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam consists of three stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Interview. In this article, we will focus on the syllabus for the Main Exam, which is the second stage of the IAS Exam.

Dec 31, 2022

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The UPSC Civil Service Exam, also known as the IAS Exam, is a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). The exam consists of three stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Interview. In this article, we will focus on the syllabus for the Main Exam, which is the second stage of the IAS Exam.

 

The Main Exam is a written examination and consists of nine papers, out of which two are qualifying in nature and the remaining seven are for ranking. The marks obtained in the Main Exam are counted towards the final rank. Here is a brief overview of the syllabus for each paper:

 

Qualifying Papers

 

Paper 1Indian Language (To qualify - 33% marks)Candidates have to choose one Indian language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Paper 2English (To qualify - 33% marks)Candidates have to take an English Language Comprehension test.

 

Ranking Papers

 

Paper 1EssayCandidates have to write an essay on a given topic.
Paper 2General Studies 1Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society
Paper 3General Studies 2Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International relations
Paper 4General Studies 3

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

Paper 5General Studies 4Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Paper 6Optional Subject Paper 1Candidates have to choose one optional subject from a list of subjects provided by the UPSC.
Paper 7Optional Subject Paper 2Candidates have to choose one optional subject from a list of subjects provided by the UPSC.

 

In conclusion, the UPSC Civil Service Exam Main Exam syllabus is comprehensive and covers a wide range of subjects. It is important for candidates to thoroughly prepare for this exam to stand a chance of getting selected for the coveted Civil Services. It is advisable for candidates to choose optional subjects that they have a strong foundation in and are interested in, as it will help them score better marks in the Optional Subject Papers. We will discuss about the detailed syllabus of each papers in separate articles.

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