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UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus

UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus For Paper 1


The IAS Maths Syllabus for Optional Paper 1 covers the topics like Linear Algebra, Calculus, Analytic
Geometry, Differential Equations and more. Candidates can look at the detailed IAS Maths Syllabus in
the section below.

Note - Answers must be written in the medium authorized in Admission Certificate

1.) Linear Algebra


Vector spaces over R and C, linear dependence and independence, subspaces, bases, dimensions, Linear
transformations, rank and nullity, matrix of a linear transformation. Algebra of Matrices; Row and
column reduction, Echelon form, congruence and similarity; Rank of a matrix; Inverse of a matrix;
Solution of a system of linear equations; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, characteristic polynomial,
Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Symmetric, skew-symmetric, Hermitian, skew-Hermitian, orthogonal and
unitary matrices and their eigenvalues.

2.) Calculus
Real numbers, functions of a real variable, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean-value theorem,
Taylor’s theorem with remainders, indeterminate forms, maxima and minima, asymptotes; Curve
tracing; Functions of two or three variables; Limits, continuity, partial derivatives, maxima and minima,
Lagrange’s method of multipliers, Jacobian. Riemann’s definition of definite integrals; Indefinite
integrals; Infinite and improper integrals; Double and triple integrals (evaluation techniques only);
Areas, surface and volumes.

3.) Analytic Geometry


Cartesian and polar coordinates in three dimensions, second-degree equations in three variables,
reduction to Canonical forms; straight lines, the shortest distance between two skew lines, Plane,
sphere, cone, cylinder, paraboloid, ellipsoid, hyperboloid of one and two sheets and their properties.

4.) Ordinary Differential Equations


Formulation of differential equations; Equations of the first order and first degree, integrating factor;
Orthogonal trajectory; Equations of first order but not of first degree, Clairaut’s equation, singular
solution. Second and higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients, complementary
functions, particular integrals and general solutions. Section order linear equations with variable
coefficients, Euler-Cauchy equation; Determination of complete solution when one solution is known
using the method of variation of parameters. Laplace and Inverse Laplace transforms and their
properties, Laplace transforms of elementary functions. Application to initial value problems for 2nd
order linear equations with constant coefficients.

5.) Dynamics and Statics


Rectilinear motion, simple harmonic motion, motion in a plane, projectiles; Constrained motion; Work
and energy, conservation of energy; Kepler’s laws, orbits under central forces. Equilibrium of a system of
particles; Work and potential energy, friction, Common catenary; Principle of virtual work; Stability of
equilibrium, equilibrium of forces in three dimensions.

6.) Vector Analysis


Scalar and vector fields, differentiation of vector field of a scalar variable; Gradient, divergence and curl
in cartesian and cylindrical coordinates; Higher order derivatives; Vector identities and vector equations.
Application to geometry: Curves in space, curvature and torsion; Serret-Furenet’s formulae. Gauss and
Stokes’ theorems, Green’s identities.

Also, check out UPSC Prelims Syllabus here.

UPSC Maths Optional Syllabus For Paper 2


The Offical maths syllabus for optional paper 2 covers topics & sub-topics like Algebra, Real & Complex
Analysis, Linear Programming, Mechanics & Fluid Dynamics and more. Candidates can get detailed
clarity of the UPSC maths optional paper 2 syllabus from the below table.

Note - Answers must be written in the medium authorized in Admission Certificate

1.) Algebra
Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem, normal subgroups, quotient groups,
homomorphism of groups, basic isomorphism theorems, permutation groups, Cayley’s theorem. Rings,
subrings and ideals, homomorphisms of rings; Integral domains, principal ideal domains, Euclidean
domains and unique factorization domains; Fields, quotient fields.

2.) Real Analysis


Real number system as an ordered field with the least upper bound property; Sequences, the limit of a
sequence, Cauchy sequence, completeness of real line; Series and its convergence, absolute and
conditional convergence of series of real and complex terms, rearrangement of series. Continuity and
uniform continuity of functions, properties of continuous functions on compact sets. Riemann integral,
improper integrals; Fundamental theorems of integral calculus. Uniform convergence, continuity,
differentiability and integrability for sequences and series of functions; Partial derivatives of functions of
several (two or three) variables, maxima and minima.

3.) Complex Analysis


Analytic function, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, power
series, representation of an analytic function, Taylor’s series; Singularities; Laurent’s series; Cauchy’s
residue theorem; Contour integration.
4.) Linear Programming
Linear programming problems, basic solution, basic feasible solution and optimal solution; Graphical
method and simplex method of solutions; Duality. Transportation and assignment problems.

5.) Partial Differential Equations


Family of surfaces in three dimensions and formulation of partial differential equations; Solution of
quasilinear partial differential equations of the first order, Cauchy’s method of characteristics; Linear
partial differential equations of the second order with constant coefficients, canonical form; Equation of
a vibrating string, heat equation, Laplace equation and their solutions.

6.) Numerical Analysis and Computer Programming


Numerical methods: Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations of one variable by bisection,
Regula-Falsi and Newton-Raphson methods, solution of a system of linear equations by Gaussian
Elimination and Gauss-Jordan (direct), Gauss-Seidel (iterative) methods. Newton’s (forward and
backwards) and interpolation, Lagrange’s interpolation. Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule,
Simpson’s rule, Gaussian quadrature formula. Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations:
Euler and Runga Kutta methods.

Computer Programming: Binary system; Arithmetic and logical operations on numbers; Octal and
Hexadecimal Systems; Conversion to and from decimal Systems; Algebra of binary numbers. Elements
of computer systems and concept of memory; Basic logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra,
normal forms. Representation of unsigned integers, signed integers and reals, double precision reals
and long integers. Algorithms and flow charts for solving numerical analysis problems.

7.) Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics


Generalised coordinates; D’Alembert’s principle and Lagrange’s equations; Hamilton equations;
Moment of inertia; Motion of rigid bodies in two dimensions. Equation of continuity; Euler’s equation of
motion for inviscid flow; Stream-lines, a path of a particle; Potential flow; Two-dimensional and
axisymmetric motion; Sources and sinks, vortex motion; Navier-Stokes equation for a viscous fluid.

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UPSC Maths Optional Paper Pattern


Candidates who have chosen maths as their optional subject in the mains exam need to give two
optional papers of 250 marks each. Have a look at Maths Optional Exam Pattern mentioned in the
below table.

UPSC Maths Optional Exam Pattern – Mains

Paper Subject Duration IAS Total marks

Paper VI Maths Optional 3 hours 250


Paper 1

Paper VII Maths Optional 3 hours 250


Paper 2

Total Marks 500

Check the complete UPSC Exam Pattern here.

Check out the UPSC Syllabus for other optional subjects here.

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