UPSC CSE General Studies Revision Program

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a highly competitive and comprehensive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. It is a three-stage process that tests candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and personality for various administrative positions in the country. The examination comprises the following three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):

Paper-I: General Studies

• Current Events:
  • National and International Importance
  • Events of State Relevance
• History of India and Indian National Movement:
  • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
  • Freedom Struggle and Post-Independence Consolidation
• Geography:
  • Physical Geography of India and the World
  • Social, Economic, and Political Geography
  • Climate, Biodiversity, and Disaster Management
• Indian Polity and Governance:
  • Constitution of India
  • Political System, Panchayati Raj, and Public Policy
• Economic and Social Development:
  • Sustainable Development
  • Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, and Social Sector Initiatives
• General Science:
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Technology
• Scientific and Technological Developments

Paper-II: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

• Comprehension Skills
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Interpersonal Relations
  • Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
  • Problem-solving and Decision-making
• General Mental Ability:
  • Basic Numeracy
  • Data Interpretation

2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type):

Qualifying Papers:

• Paper-A: Indian Language
  • One of the Indian languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
• Paper-B: English
  • English language skills
• General Studies Papers:
  • Paper-I: Essay
  • Candidates are required to write two essays on topics of current and general interest.
• 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, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management
• Paper-V: General Studies-IV
  • Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
• Optional Subject Papers (Paper-VI & Paper-VII):
  • Candidates choose one optional subject from a list of subjects provided by UPSC. Some options include Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, etc.

3. Interview/Personality Test:

• Conducted by a panel to assess the candidate's personality, communication skills, and suitability for a career in public service.

4. Optional Subjects:

Candidates choose one optional subject for the Main Examination based on their interest and background knowledge.

It is crucial for candidates to refer to the official UPSC notifications and syllabus documents for the most accurate and updated information, as the commission may introduce changes or updates in the syllabus from time to time.