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Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the Civil Services Main Examination, detailing four General Studies papers covering topics such as Indian heritage, modern history, governance, international relations, economy, science and technology, and ethics. Each paper is allocated 250 marks and includes a variety of subjects ranging from Indian culture and society to internal security and disaster management. Additionally, the syllabus emphasizes the importance of ethics and integrity in public service, with a focus on the candidates' problem-solving abilities and moral values.

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Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the Civil Services Main Examination, detailing four General Studies papers covering topics such as Indian heritage, modern history, governance, international relations, economy, science and technology, and ethics. Each paper is allocated 250 marks and includes a variety of subjects ranging from Indian culture and society to internal security and disaster management. Additionally, the syllabus emphasizes the importance of ethics and integrity in public service, with a focus on the candidates' problem-solving abilities and moral values.

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CIVIL SERVICES MAIN EXAMINATION SYLLABUS

General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the
World and Society) of 250 marks which may include following topics

Indian Culture:

 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
from ancient to modern time

Modern History

 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 India

 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

World History

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.
Indian 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.

Geography

 Salient features of world's physical geography.


 Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the
Indian subcontinent);
 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.

General Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice
and International relations)
Constitution and Polity

 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

Governance

 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 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- 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.
General Studies -III 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-
diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Economy

 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth,


development and employment.
 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
 Government Budgeting.
 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.
Agriculture

 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.
Science and Technology

 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.
Environment and Disaster Management

 Conservation
 Environmental pollution and degradation
 Environmental impact assessment
 Disaster and disaster management.
Internal Security

 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

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 behavior
 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

Case Studies on above issues

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