Getting Started Guide for IAS Preparations
Syllabus
IAS Preliminary Examination CSAT Paper - 1 (GS)
Paper I - (200 Marks) Duration - Two Hours
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, Bio - Diversity and Climate Change - that do Not Require Subject Specialisation
General Science
IAS Preliminary Examination CSAT Paper - 2 (Aptitude)
Paper II - (200 Marks) Duration - Two Hours
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)
English Language Comprehension Skills (Class X Level)
Syllabi for the Examination Part - B
Main Examination
General Studies
Paper - I
Essay - Candidates will be Required to Write an Essay on a Specific Topic - the Choice of Subjects Will be Given
They Will be Expected to Keep Closely to the Subject of the Essay to Arrange their Ideas in Orderly Fashion and to Write Concisely
Credit Will be Given for Effective and Exact Expression
English Comprehension and English Precis Will be to Test the English Language Comprehension and English Precis Writing Skills (At 10th Standard Level)
Paper - II
General Studies I - Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
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 Reorganisation Within the Country
History of the World Will include Events from 18th Century Such as industrial Revolution
World Wars
Redrawal of National Boundaries
Colonisation, Decolonisation
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 Organisation
Population and Associated Issues
Poverty and Developmental Issues
Urbanisation - Their Problems and their Remedies
Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society
Social Empowerment
Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
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
Paper - III
General Studies II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
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 and Privileges and Issues Arising Out of these
Structure, Organisation 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 and 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
Paper - IV
General Studies III - Technology, Economic Development, Bio Diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
Indian Economy and Issues Relating to Planning, Mobilisation 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 Liberalisation 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 and 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 Organised Crime with Terrorism
Various Security forces and Agencies and Their Mandate
Paper - V
General Studies IV - 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 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 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, Utilisation of Public Funds
Challenges of Corruption
Case Studies on Above Issues
Paper VI and Paper VII
Optional Subject Papers I and II
Candidates May Choose Any Optional Subject from Amongst the List of Subjects Given in Para 2 (Group 1)
However, If a Candidate has Graduated in Any of the Literatures of Languages Indicated in Group 2, With the Literature as the Main Subject, then the Candidate can Also Opt for that Particular Literature
Subject as an Optional Subject
