UPSC IAS: Syllabus

UPSC 2022 Syllabus is provided in this article. The syllabus would be helpful for those appearing for the UPSC (IAS) Prelims and Mains Exam 2022. Check and download in PDF Format below!

UPSC 2022 Syllabus for Prelims:  UPSC (IAS) exam syllabus for both UPSC Prelims and Mains exams is very wide and difficult to be followed because of its length. So here's the syllabus as a torchbearer for the IAS preparation. It would set the locus of the studies of every aspect of the IAS Exam. The correct interpretation of the UPSC Syllabus could increase the chances of success in the exam. Also, the UPSC CSE Notification 2022 has been released on February 2, 2022, and candidates can apply till February 22, 2022. Check details here. 

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The Exam is divided into three exam stages:

(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for the Mains Exam.

(ii) Civil Services Mains Exam (Written) for the selection of candidates for the next level of the UPSC IAS Exam.

(iii) Civil Services Personality Test (PT)- The final stage for the selection process.

The syllabus for all three stages of the exam is interlinked and hence needs a deeper look to understand the requirement of each stage of the IAS Exam. You can check the detailed exam pattern on the link provided below:

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In IAS Prelims, UPSC tests the analytical, logical, and reasoning ability of the candidates. The IAS Prelims Exam is divided into two parts:

(i) General Studies Paper-I

(ii) General Studies Paper-II

Both papers have a maximum time limit of two hours and the General Studies Paper-II, which is popularly known as CSAT, is only qualifying in nature. The exam is conducted on a single day with Paper 1 in the morning session and paper 2 in the evening session.

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Marks: 200

Duration:  2 hours

The UPSC does not follow any particular trend in its prelims question paper, hence it is tough to comprehend anything from the previous year question papers. But they can definitely give clarity about what type of questions are asked in the UPSC IAS exam.

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Marks: 200 marks

Duration: 2 hours

1. Reading Comprehension

2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills;

3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability

4. Decision making and problem-solving ability

5. General mental ability

6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)

7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).

8. Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.

Check  Tips & Strategy to Prepare CSAT (Paper 2)

IAS Main Exam has four general studies papers, two compulsory language papers, one essay paper, and two papers of Optional subject. It is a descriptive type of exam and has a totally enhanced version of the IAS Prelims exam. It can be said that the IAS Main Syllabus is a mammoth expansion of the IAS Prelims Syllabus.

Sl. No.

Name of Paper

Syllabus

GS Paper I

Indian Heritage andCulture, Indian History, World History, World Geography, Indian Society, Important Geo-physical phenomena

3

GS Paper II

Governance, Indian Constitution, Polity, Social Justice andInternational relations, Welfare Schemes, Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies, Role of civil services in a democracy, India’s relation with neighbour countries, International institutions,

4

GS Paper III

Technology,Economic Development, Bio diversity,Environment,Indian Economy and its various sectors

Government Budgeting

Land Reforms

Inclusive Growth

Security and Disaster Management

5

GS Paper IV

Ethics and Human Interface

Attitude

Aptitude

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Public/Civil service value

Probity in Governance

Case study on above topics

8

Optional Paper I

As opted by Candidate

9

List of Optional Subject and Syllabus in IAS Mains Exam 2021

(Click on the subject to access its syllabus) 

(i) Agriculture

(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

(iii) Anthropology

(iv) Botany

(v) Chemistry

(vi) Civil Engineering

(vii) Commerce and Accountancy

(viii) Economics

(ix) Electrical Engineering

(x) Geography

(xi) Geology

(xii) History

(xiii) Law

(xiv) Management

(xv) Mathematics

(xvi) Mechanical Engineering

(xvii) Medical Science

(xviii) Philosophy

(xix) Physics

(xx) Political Science and International Relations

(xxi) Psychology

(xxii) Public Administration

(xxiii) Sociology

(xxiv) Statistics

(xxv) Zoology

The literature of any one of the languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Marathi, Manipuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English.

Once you have thoroughly assessed the syllabus, the next step is the right selection of reference books.

Also Check: Preparation Strategy for Optional Papers

UPSC IAS Mains Previous Years' Papers of all GS Papers

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JEE Exam Main 2020: New Exam Pattern and Syllabus released, Know what are the changes at jeemain.nta.nic.in

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an application form for the engineering entrance exam on September 2 (Monday). The interested candidates can apply at jeemain.nic.in or nta.ac.in. NTA has already started receiving applications for JEE Main Exam online, now the agency has announced the introduction of a new paper along with a new exam pattern for the JEE Main Exam.

Till 2018, JEE Main was held once in a year by the Central Board of Secondary Education, however, the NTA conducts the test twice a year now. The first session of JEE Main was held in January and the second was conducted in April, however over 10 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam this year. 

The Paper-I was meant for candidates aspiring to take admission in B.Tech. courses, while Paper-II was for those who wished to take admission in B.Arch. or B.Planning courses offered by NITs, IIITs or Centrally-funded Technical Institutes.

Now, the agency has introduced Paper-III which is only meant for entry to B.Planning courses, which means now students have the clear choice to appear for Paper-I meant for B.Tech., Paper-II for B.Arch., and Paper-III for B.Planning. 

Mode of ExamJEE (Main)-2020 will be conducted in the following modes:

a) B.E. /B. Tech. in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.

b) B. Arch: Mathematics- Part I and Aptitude Test-Part II in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test –Part III in offline mode on drawing sheet of A4 size.

c) B.Planning : Mathematics- Part I , Aptitude Test-Part II and Planning Based Questions Part III in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only 

The students advised choosing the subjects wisely, as the subjects are more clear according to the courses.  

Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

The ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification is a mark of career excellence that affirms your commitment to quality and demonstrates your expertise and knowledge of automation and controls. ISA CAP certification provides you with a non-biased, third-party, objective exam and confirmation of your skills and expertise as an automation professional.

To become an ISA CAP, you must meet certain education and work experience requirements, pass an exam, and commit to the ISA Code of Conduct. Learn more about CAP requirements.

The CAP Body of Knowledge (BOK) encompasses the full scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for competent job performance. It defines automation project domains, the tasks within the domains, and the knowledge and skills required to complete the tasks. View the CAP Body of Knowledge.

There is no application form for CAP certification. The process involves confirming that you meet the following requirements and then taking an exam.

Note: by paying the exam fee, you are confirming that you are aware of, have met, and can document that you meet the requirements for the CAP certification.

Click the button below to add the exam fee to your cart. After you complete your purchase and your payment has successfully processed, you will receive a payment confirmation email. Then, one month before your exam window, you will receive an email with the exam invitation and instructions for scheduling your exam.

You can take the CAP exam online from your office or home if the testing environment meets the requirements and your computer meets specifications. You can also take the exam at a Scantron test center. The CAP exam has 150 multiple-choice questions and is four hours long. Learn more about Certification Exams and Testing.

We highly recommend taking the Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course (EC00). ISA has also developed an extensive library of training courses, study guides and publications that are built around the technologies and topics covered on the CAP exam. These resources have been developed and reviewed by subject matter experts. Learn more about the review course and the additional resources here.

The aspects of automation covered on the CAP exam reflect the tasks performed in the range of practice settings throughout the United States. Familiarity with the following standards and codes is recommended. Download the Reference to Standards and Codes (PDF).

For International applicants, note that the validation study for the exams was done in the United States, so there may be questions on the exam that reference US standards and codes.

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