History & Culture
Indian history, national movement and relevant cultural themes.
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION
UPSC CSE Syllabus
Explore the high-level Prelims and Mains syllabus and use the official notification for exact wording.
THE UPSC BLUEPRINT
Prelims syllabus map
Organize learning by examination requirements, not by an arbitrary book list.
Geography & Environment
Indian and world geography, ecology, biodiversity and climate-related issues.
Polity & Economy
Constitution, governance, social and economic development.
Science & Current Events
General science and important national and international developments.
CSAT
Comprehension, reasoning, analytical ability and basic numeracy.
THE UPSC BLUEPRINT
Mains syllabus map
Each paper requires a different approach to reading, evidence and answer writing.
GS I
Heritage and culture, history, geography and society.
GS II
Constitution, polity, social justice, governance and international relations.
GS III
Economy, technology, environment, disaster management and internal security.
GS IV
Ethics, integrity, aptitude and case studies.
Essay & Optional
Essay is a separate merit paper; optional subjects have two papers with subject-specific syllabi.
Official information takes precedence. Eligibility, dates, attempts, vacancies, paper instructions and any rule changes must be checked against the applicable UPSC notification at upsc.gov.in.