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UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 PDF – Download IAS Prelims and Mains Syllabus

by Ramzeena Althaf
March 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

  • UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
  • UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 – General Studies 1 (GS-I)
  • CSAT Syllabus UPSC (GS-II)
  • UPSC IAS Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 for Mains Exam
  • UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 Prelims and Mains FAQs

UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to conduct the highly-anticipated civil services exams soon. To help candidates prepare for the exams, the commission has released the syllabus for both the preliminary and main exams. The preliminary exam consists of two objective-type papers, each carrying 200 marks. Paper I tests the candidate’s knowledge of general studies, while Paper II tests their aptitude in areas such as comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, and analytical ability.

The main exam, which is a written exam, consists of nine papers and is designed to assess the candidate’s academic expertise and their ability to think critically and analyze complex issues. The papers cover topics such as language skills, essay writing, general studies, ethics, and optional subjects, which candidates can choose based on their interests and background. Those aspiring for a place in Indian Administrative Services can now start their exam preparation. Read on to know more about the syllabus and exam pattern.

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UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 will be held on 26th May 2024. The preliminary examination is only meant for screening a candidate for the subsequent stages of the exam. The marks obtained in the Prelims will not be added up while arriving at the final rank list.

The preliminary exam is divided into two compulsory papers i.e., General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT).

There will be 100 questions in GS I. This section will be for 200 marks and the duration of the papaer will be two hours (9:30 AM -11:30 AM). One third of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) paper of the UPSC CSE Prelims examination is to assess the aptitude, analytical skills, and reasoning ability of the candidate. Candidates should score a minimum of 33% (66 marks) to qualify. This exam is generally conducted between 2:30 PM and 04:30 PM. This section will consist of 80 questions for 200 marks. One third of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
Two Compulsory Papers General Studies Paper-I
General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)
Number of Questions asked in GS Paper-I 100
Number of Questions asked in CSAT 80
Total Number of Marks 400

  • GS Paper-I – 200 Marks
  • CSAT – 200 Marks
Negative Marking  ⅓ of the total marks allotted to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer
Time Allotted Two hours each;

  • GS Paper-I – 2 Hours (9:30 AM -11:30 AM)
  • CSAT – 2 Hours (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 – General Studies 1 (GS-I)

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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    General Studies I Syllabus

    • Current events of national and international importance.
    • History of India and Indian National Movement.
    • Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
    • Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
    • Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
    • General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialisation.
    • General Science

    CSAT Syllabus UPSC (GS-II)

    General Studies 2 (CSAT) Syllabus

    • 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)

    UPSC IAS Mains Exam Pattern

    The UPSC Mains Examination’s objective is to assess the overall intellectual abilities and level of understanding of candidates. The mains examination will be held on 20th September 2024. Only those who qualify in the prelims exam would  be allowed to write IAS Mains. This paper consists of 9 conventional/ theoretical papers out of which two are qualifying papers of 300 marks each.

    The two qualifying papers are: Any Indian Language Paper and English Language Paper. Candidates should attain a minimum of 25% marks in both the language papers. Only then will their other papers be taken into consideration.

    The rest of the papers are as follows:

    Paper Subject Marks
    Paper-I Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate’s choice) 250
    Paper-II General Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society) 250
    Paper-III General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations) 250
    Paper-IV General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management) 250
    Paper-V General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) 250
    Paper-VI Optional Subject – Paper I 250
    Paper-VII Optional Subject – Paper II

    UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 for Mains Exam

    Syllabus for UPSC Mains GS-I

    • 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.

    Syllabus for Mains GS-II

    • Constitution of India —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 neighbourhood- 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.

    Syllabus for Mains GS-III

    • 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.

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    Syllabus for Mains GS-IV

    • 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 the 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.
    • Case Studies on the above issues.

    Syllabus for Language and Essay Papers

    Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

    The pattern of questions will be as follows :

    (i) Comprehension of given passages.

    (ii) Precis Writing.

    (iii) Usage and Vocabulary.

    (iv) Short Essays.

    Indian Languages:-

    (i) comprehension of given passages.

    (ii) Precis Writing.

    (iii) Usage and Vocabulary.

    (iv) Short Essays.

    (v) Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa.

    Optional Subjects

    The UPSC Mains syllabus gives a list of 48 optionalsSubjects which include Literature of different languages. Candidates need to choose any one of these.

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    UPSC IAS Syllabus 2024 Prelims and Mains FAQs

    Is Prelims mark considered for the final rank list?

    The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and is not considered for the final rank.

    What are the compulsory subjects in UPSC?

    Except for Indian Language and English paper, all other 7 papers out of 9 are compulsory papers in UPSC CSE mains exam. The compulsory subjects are History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment and Science and Tech.

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