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UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam

by Famida
April 19, 2023
in Articles, UPSC, UPSC IAS
UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam
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  • UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam
  • UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam: FAQs?

The Indian Administrative Service(IAS) mains exam comprises 9 theory papers and marks in 7 of those papers are taken into consideration for preparing the final merit list. In this article we will discuss UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam. The 8th and 9th  papers which are English and Indian Language, are qualifying in nature (aspirants have to score 25% or above to be eligible for selection). The UPSC mains syllabus for 2023 is given below.

The aspirants who score above the cut-off in the first stage (Prelims) of the  exam can only attend  the Mains. While only objective-type (MCQs) questions are asked in Preliminary, the subjective Mains exam requires a deeper understanding of the topics.

Serious IAS candidates must already be aware that UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023. The Prelims will be held on 28 May 2023, and the Mains will start from September 2023, onwards. However, the UPSC Mains 2022 were held from 16 September 2022, onwards.

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UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam

The purpose of the main stage of the UPSC exam is to test the understanding of the individuals and to check whether they have the intellectual capacity to present the answers in a clear, concise and coherent manner in the given limited time frame.

UPSC Mains Pattern 2023

Paper Subject Total marks Duration
Paper A Compulsory Indian language 300 (Qualifying) 180 Minutes
Paper B English 300 (Qualifying) 180 Minutes
Paper I Essay 250 180 Minutes
Paper II General Studies I – Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society 250 180 Minutes
Paper III General Studies II – Governance, Constitution, Welfare Initiatives, Social Justice & International Relations 250 180 Minutes
Paper IV General Studies III – Technology, Economic Development, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management 250 180 Minutes
Paper V General Studies IV – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude 250 180 Minutes
Paper VI Optional Subject – Paper I 250 180 Minutes
Paper VII Optional Subject – Paper II 250 180 Minutes

UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023

Language Papers (Indian language and English)

Although both these papers are only qualifying in nature, aspirants should not be complacent as if they fail to score below 25% in either of them, their remaining answer sheets won’t even be considered. Both the papers follow same pattern as given below.

  • One essay question for 100 marks – aspirants need to select one out of a few given topics
  • Reading comprehension and related 5 to 6 questions for a total of 60 marks
  • Precis writing for 60 marks – the answer sheet will consist of a separate grid structure where this has to be written.
  • Translation from English to chosen language for and vice-versa each for 20 marks.
  • Grammar and basic language usage like antonyms,synonyms, sentence correction etc. for a total of 40 marks

Essay

The IAS mains syllabus does not have any prescribed syllabus for the essay paper as such. As per the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) , “Aspirants are expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly manner, and to write concisely. Recognition will be given for effective and exact expression.”

Aspirants are required to write 2 essays from a list of given topics for a combined total of 250 marks.

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GS Paper 1

  • Indian Culture – Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
  • Modern Indian History
    • Significant events, issues, personalities during the middle of the eighteenth century (1750s) until the present.
    • Different stages and important contributors and contributions from various parts of the country in ‘The Freedom Struggle’.
    • Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation within the country.
  • History of the world
  • Events, forms and effect on society since the 18th century (world wars, industrial revolution, colonisation, redrawal of national boundaries, decolonisation, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.)
  • Society
    • Indian society and diversity – Salient aspects.
    • Role of women and women’s organisations, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and remedies.
    • Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
    • Effects of globalisation on Indian society.
  • 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 polar ice caps) and, in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
    • Salient features of world’s physical geography.

GS Paper II

  • Indian Constitution
    • historical underpinnings,
    • evolution, features
    • amendments, significant provisions
    • basic structure doctrine
    • Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
  • 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
  • Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
  • Parliament and State Legislatures
    • structure, functioning
    • conduct of business
    • powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
  • 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 aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
  • Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, Self Help Groups, various groups and associations, institutional and other stakeholders.
  • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and the 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
  • International Relations
    • India and its neighbourhood – International relations
    • Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting the Indian interests
    • Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
    • Important International institutions, agencies, their structure and mandates

GS Paper III

  • Economy
    • Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment.
    • Government Budgeting.
    • Inclusive growth and associated issues/challenges
    • Effects of liberalisation on the economy (post 1991 changes), changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
    • Infrastructure – Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
    • Investment models (PPP etc)
    • Agriculture
      • Major 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
      • Economics of animal rearing.
      • Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
      • 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
      • Land reforms in India.
    • Science and Technology
      • Recent developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
      • Achievements of Indians in science & technology.
      • Indigenisation of technology and developing new technology.
      • General awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, bio-technology
      • Issues relating to intellectual property rights
    • Environment
      • Conservation,
      • Environmental pollution and degradation
      • Environmental impact assessment
    • Disaster Management (Laws, Acts etc.)
    • Security
      • Challenges to internal security (external state and non-state actors)
      • Linkages between development and spread of extremism
      • 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 organised crime with terrorism
      • Various Security forces and agencies and their mandates

GS Paper IV

This Ethics paper in the UPSC mains syllabus includes questions to check the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity and probity in public life and his/her problem-solving approach to various societal issues. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects and the exam covers area as mentioned in the syllabus given below.

  • Ethics and Human Interface
    • Essence of Ethics, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in Human Interaction
    • 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 moral and ethical values
  • Attitude
    • Content, structure and function of attitude
    • Influence of attitude in thought and behaviour
    • Relation of attitude to thought and behaviour
    • Moral and Political attitudes
    • Social influence and persuasion
  • Aptitude
    • Aptitude and foundational values of Civil Service
    • Integrity
    • Impartiality and non-partisanship
    • Objectivity
    • Dedication to public service
    • Empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections of the society
  • Emotional Intelligence
    • Concepts of emotional intelligence
    • Utility and application of emotional intelligence in administration and governance
  • Contributions of Thinkers and Philosophers
    • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world to the concepts of morality
  • Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
    • Status and associated 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
    • The 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

Optional Subject (Two Papers)

A aspirant has to choose 1 optional subject (out of a total of 48 options). There will be 2 papers for a combined total of 500 marks. Selecting the best optional subject for  mains is very important.

Conclusion

The UPSC IAS mains syllabus is comprehensive and the questions asked require not only a certain depth of understanding but also the ability to present the answers in a coherent manner. The syllabus of mains comprises both static and dynamic aspects. Hence, it is essential for the UPSC IAS aspirants to track and sort the current affairs under appropriate papers and headings as per the UPSC mains syllabus.

The IAS Mains exam is for a total of 1750 marks (7  * 250 marks) and, the individuals who clear mains the stage reach the interview (UPSC Personality Test). The aspirants’ score in the interview (out of 275 marks) is added to their marks in UPSC mains and this makes the final merit list of recommended individuals.

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UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 for IAS Exam: FAQs?

1: Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

2: Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates ________

3: In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?

4: Which of the following is not a bird?

5: The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by:

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    Ready to see how much you know? Take the challenge!

    1. Is 3 months enough for UPSC mains preparation?

    Ans. Provided that the aspirant has finished reading all the basic books like the NCERT during his or her prelims preparation, then 3 months will be sufficient. Those 3 months of preparation will be better put onto sharpen ones answer writing skills and revision.

    2. Will UPSC Mains consist of MCQ?

    Ans. No, the UPSC Mains is a subjective type paper. Students are expected to answer in a comprehensive manner.

    3. Is UPSC very tough to pass?

    Ans. As far as the syllabus is concerned, the UPSC is difficult, but with proper strategy and hard work, the UPSC exams can be passed easily.

    4. What happens if you fail UPSC IAS mains exam ?

    Ans. If one fails UPSC Mains then, he or she won’t be called for the final round – the Interview. One has to pass the Preliminary, Mains and Interview round to make it to the final merit list.

    5. Is calculator allowed in the Mains Exam ?

    Ans. Non-Programmable type of calculators is allowed during UPSC Mains Exam. Any other type of calculators or interchanging them during the exam is not allowed.

     

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    Famida is an experienced educator with over a decade of teaching experience, specializing in grades 8 to 12, business management (BBM), and electronics engineering. Holding a Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she has also trained interns in IoT. For the past four years, Famida has been writing articles for Entri, focusing on exam preparation tips, question papers, and study plans. She also creates practice questions for the Entri app and provides support to users. Additionally, Famida's writing skills extend to parenting and personal blogs, as well as curriculum development.

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