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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview). Here is an overview of the syllabus for each stage: Preliminary Examination (Prelims): Paper-I:...
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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview). Here is an overview of the syllabus for each stage: Preliminary Examination (Prelims): Paper-I: General Studies Current events of national and international importance History of India and 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: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) 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.) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.) Main Examination (Mains): Paper-A: Indian Language (Qualifying Nature) Paper-B: English (Qualifying Nature) Paper-I: Essay Paper-II: General Studies-I Indian Heritage and Culture History and Geography of the World and Society Paper-III: General Studies-II Governance Constitution Polity Social Justice and International Relations Paper-IV: General Studies-III Technology Economic Development Biodiversity Environment Security and Disaster Management Paper-V: General Studies-IV Ethics Integrity Aptitude Paper-VI and Paper-VII: Optional Subject Papers (Any one subject to be selected from the list of optional subjects provided by UPSC) Personality Test (Interview): The interview assesses candidates' personality traits, suitability for a career in the civil services, mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity. It's important for aspirants to thoroughly understand and cover the entire syllabus for each stage of the UPSC exam. Additionally, staying updated with current affairs, practicing answer writing, and developing a holistic understanding of concepts are crucial for success in the exam. read less
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