Paper-wise Syllabus Breakdown
1. General Hindi (Paper I – 150 Marks)
- Comprehension of prose passages & Q&A
- Precise/summarization skills
- Official correspondence: letters, memos, orders, circulars, notifications
- Vocabulary and usage: prefixes/suffixes, antonyms, one-word substitutions, spelling and grammar correction
- Idioms and phrases
2. Essay (Paper II – 150 Marks)
- Consists of three sections; candidates pick one topic from each and write a 700-word essay for each section
- Section A: Literature & Culture | Social Sphere | Political Sphere
- Section B: Science, Environment & Technology | Economic Sphere | Agriculture, Industry & Trade
- Section C: National & International Events | Natural Calamities (e.g., landslides, earthquakes, droughts) | National Development Programmes & Projects
3. GS Paper I – General Studies I (200 Marks)
- Indian art, literature, architecture (ancient to modern)
- Modern Indian history (1757–1947), Freedom Struggle, and Post-independence reorganization (up to 1965)
- World history: French & Industrial Revolutions, World Wars, boundary redraws, ideologies like Socialism/Nazism/Fascism
- Indian society & culture, women’s role and emerging societal challenges (poverty, urbanization)
- Economic reforms: LPG and its impact
- Social issues: empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
- Physical geography: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, cyclones, oceans, glacier
- Oceanic resources of India, human migration & refugee issues, subcontinental frontiers, settlement patterns, smart cities/villages
4. GS Paper II – General Studies II (200 Marks)
- Constitution: history, features, amendments, basic structure, Supreme Court’s role
- Federal structure: Centre–State relations, fiscal devolution, Finance Commission
- Separation of powers, dispute resolution mechanisms
- Constitutional schemes comparison with other democracies
- Parliament & State Legislatures: structure, functions, privileges
- Executive & Judiciary frameworks
5. GS Paper III – General Studies III (200 Marks)
- Economic planning and SDGs with NITI Aayog’s role
- Poverty, unemployment, social justice, inclusive growth
- Government budgets and financial systems
- Agriculture: major crops, irrigation, storage, transport, marketing, and farm tech
- Issues with subsidies, MSP, PDS, food security, buffer stocks, tech missions
- Food processing industries: scope and supply chain
- Land reforms post-independence
- Effects of LPG, industrial policies, infrastructure (energy, transport, ports, airports)
- Science, technology & innovation: policy, dual-use tech, IPR, ICT, nanotech, biotech
- Environmental security: wildlife, pollution, biodiversity, environmental impact
- Disaster management as a security challenge
- International security threats: nuclear proliferation, extremism, cyber-security, money laundering, human trafficking
- Internal security: terrorism, insurgency, corruption, organized crime; role of security forces
6. GS Paper IV – General Studies IV (200 Marks)
- Ethics & Human Interface: ethics in human action, values from leaders and reformers, social institution roles
- Attitude: structure and influence on behavior, moral/political attitudes, persuasion
- Civil service values: integrity, impartiality, empathy, public service, tolerance
- Emotional Intelligence and its role in administration
- Contributions from moral thinkers globally and nationally
- Public administration ethics: accountability, transparency, ethical dilemmas, laws & conscience
- Probity in governance: information sharing, transparency, philosophical foundations
- Case studies on above themes
7. GS Paper V & VI – General Studies V & VI (200 Marks each)
These two papers focus on Uttar Pradesh-specific issues—key state-related historical, economic, and developmental topics.
GS V:
- UP’s history, civilization, cultural heritage, ancient cities
- Architecture of UP, museums, archives, archaeology
- Freedom struggle contributions from UP
- Eminent personalities from the state
GS VI:
- UP’s economy: budget, infrastructure, physical resources
- Trade, commerce, and industries in UP
- State government schemes and projects for welfare, human resources, skills
- Investment landscape and development impact
Key Highlights & Strategy Tips
- Total Papers: 8 (2 language/essay + 6 GS papers)
- Marks Distribution: 150 marks each for General Hindi & Essay; 200 marks each for GS I–VI