UPSC Prelims Syllabus
Download PDFThe UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Prelims) is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It consists of two objective-type papers.
Examination Structure
- Paper I: General Studies (GS) – 200 Marks
- Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 200 Marks (Qualifying)
Paper I: General Studies (GS)
1. History
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval Indian History
- Modern Indian History
- Indian National Movement
- Indian Art and Culture
2. Geography
- Physical Geography of India and the World
- Indian Geography
- World Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Natural Resources
3. Indian Polity and Governance
- Indian Constitution
- Political System
- Panchayati Raj
- Public Policy
- Rights Issues
- Governance and Administration
4. Indian Economy
- Basic Concepts of Indian Economy
- Economic Development
- Planning and Budgeting
- Agriculture and Industry
- Poverty, Employment, Inclusive Growth
5. Environment and Ecology
- Environmental Conservation
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change
- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Environmental Conventions and Agreements
6. Science and Technology
- General Science
- Space Technology
- Defence Technology
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Health and Medical Science
7. Current Affairs
- National and International Events
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Reports and Indices
- Awards, Sports, and Summits
Paper II: CSAT (Qualifying – 33%)
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
- Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
• Prelims is a screening test.
• One-third negative marking for wrong answers.
• CSAT is qualifying but mandatory.