Preliminary Examination 2015
CSAT or Civil
Services Aptitude Test is the Preliminary examination of UPSC, it test
the aptitude of examinee to tackle Reasoning and Analytical questions. Consist
of two papers, each of 200 marks and two hours of duration and it is compulsory
to appear in both.
It is an Objective
section, and every wrong attempt will cost you 1/3rd marks of the attempted question.
Syllabus for Paper 1:(200 marks) Duration : Two hours
- Current events (National and International)
- History of India
- Geography of the world (Physical, Social, Economic)
- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution
- Economic and Social Development
- General Issues (Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, Climate change etc.)
- General Science.
Syllabus for Paper 2:(200 marks) Duration : Two hours
- 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.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level).
Note 1: The CSAT aptitude test or Paper-II of the Civil Services
(Preliminary) examination will be a qualifying paper only with a minimum of 33%
to be secured to sit for the Civil Services (Mains) exam.
UPSC Civil Services Main
Examination Pattern 2015
There are 7 + 2 = 9 papers to be
answered in the main examination. All of them are of descriptive type. There
are two qualifying papers 1) any modern Indian language 2) English are of 300
marks each. Their marks will not be counted in the main examination.
The candidate is allowed to use any
one language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution or English as the
medium of writing the examination.
According to the new pattern there
are "FOUR" General Studies paper each comprising of 250 Marks with a
total of 1000 Marks. The scope of the syllabus of General Studies is of degree
level.
There is only "ONE"
optional subject to choose from the list of subjects. It comprises of two
papers each of 300 marks. So the total of optional paper is 600 marks.
Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject "without
the conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in that language's
literature. The scope of the syllabus of optional paper is higher than the
bachelor's degree but lower than the master's level.
Interview/Personality Test is of 275
Marks. Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to
be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
The total mark of the written
examination is 1750 Marks.
The Interview/Personality Test will
be of 275 marks.
The Grand Total 2025 Marks
Summary of the Latest
Pattern of Civil Services (Mains) Examination
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Paper-VIII Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks |
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Paper-IX Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
Candidate
is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject "without the
conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in that language's
literature.
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Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks
Marks
of English and Language will not be counted so total marks for Written exam
will be 1750 Marks Only
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Interview/Personality Test - 275 marks
Candidate
can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed.
UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
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Grand Total 2025 Marks |
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A candidate is allowed to use any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution or English as the medium of writing the examination. |
Civil Services Mains Exam 2014 Syllabus :
The written examination will consist
of the following papers:
Paper A - Modern Indian language 300
Marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted - Passing mandatory-
(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essay
(v) Translation from English to the
Indian language and vice-versa.
Note 1: The Papers on Indian Languages and English will be of
Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The
marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the English and
Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except
where translation is involved).
Paper B - English -300 marks -
Qualifying nature - Marks not counted- Passing mandatory
The aim of the paper is to test the
candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to
express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian Language
concerned.
The pattern of questions would be
broadly as follows:-
(i) Comprehension of given passages
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary
(iv) Short Essay.
Paper-I
Essay - 250 Marks - To be written in
the medium or language of the candidate's choice - Candidates will be required
to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.
They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange
their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given
for effective and exact expression.
Paper-II
General Studies-I 250 Marks (Indian
Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Indian culture will cover the
salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.
Modern Indian history from about the
middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events,
personalities, issues
The Freedom Struggle - its various
stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the
country.
Post-independence consolidation and
reorganization within the country.
History of the world will include
events from 18th century
such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries,
colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
Salient features of Indian Society,
Diversity of India.
Role of women and women's
organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental
issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of globalization on Indian
society
Social empowerment, communalism,
regionalism & secularism.
Salient features of world's physical
geography.
Distribution of key natural
resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector
industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Important Geophysical phenomena such
as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features
and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including
water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such
changes.
Paper-III
General Studies -II: 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Indian Constitution- historical
underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and
basic structure.
Functions and responsibilities of
the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges
therein.
Separation of powers between various
organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
Comparison of the Indian
constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Parliament and State Legislatures -
structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues
arising out of these.
Structure, organization and
functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of
the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role
in the Polity.
Salient features of the
Representation of People's Act.
Appointment to various
Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
Statutory, regulatory and various
quasi-judicial bodies
Government policies and
interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of
their design and implementation.
Development processes and the
development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,
donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Welfare schemes for vulnerable
sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of
these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and
Bodies constituted for the
protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Issues relating to development and
management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human
Resources.
Issues relating to poverty and
hunger.
Important aspects of governance,
transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes,
limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency &
accountability and institutional and other measures.
Role of civil services in a
democracy.
India and its neighborhood-
relations.
Bilateral, regional and global
groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests
Effect of policies and politics of
developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora.
Important International
institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
PAPER-IV
General Studies -III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and
Disaster Management)
Development, Bio diversity,
Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
Indian Economy and issues relating
to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising
from it.
Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in
various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation
systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and
related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
Issues related to direct and
indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System
objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and
food security; Technology missions;
economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related
industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream
requirements, supply chain management.
Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the
economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports,
Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Investment models.
Science and Technology- developments
and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in
science & technology;
indigenization of technology and
developing new technology.
Awareness in the fields of IT,
Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating
to intellectual property rights.
Conservation, environmental
pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Disaster and disaster management.
Linkages between development and
spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state
actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Challenges to internal security
through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in
internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and
its prevention
Security challenges and their
management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies
and their mandate
Paper-V
General Studies -IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to
test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity,
probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and
conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case
study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be
covered.
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence,
determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics;
ethics in private and public relationships.
Human Values - lessons from the
lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of
family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure,
function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and
political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Aptitude and foundational values for
Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity,
dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the
weaker-sections.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and
their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and
philosophers from India and world.
Public/Civil service values and
Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and
dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical
governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;
ethical issues in international
relations and funding; corporate governance.
Probity in Governance: Concept of
public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information
sharing and transparency in
government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's
Charters, Work culture, Quality of
service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
Paper-VI
Optional Subject - Paper I -250
Marks
Paper-VII
Optional Subject - Paper II -250
Marks
Candidates may choose any ONE
optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given below.
Interview/Personality Test
- 275 Marks
Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
NOTE:
Marks obtained by the candidates for
all papers EXCEPT PAPER A & B will be counted for merit ranking. However,
the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all
papers of the examination Aspirants can log on to UPSC's official website
(www.upsc.gov.in) to see the detailed notification.
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