UPSC Civil Services Examination Master Syllabus Matrix
Interactive UPSC Civil Services GS Papers 1 to 4 and CSAT syllabus matrix with micro-topic classification and past question distributions.
Comprehensive civil services examination blueprint detailing the four General Studies mains papers, preliminary examination curriculum, and micro-topic classification.
GS-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times; Modern Indian history; The Freedom Struggle; Post-independence consolidation; World history; Salient features of Indian Society; Diversity of India; Role of women; Urbanization; Globalization; Social empowerment; Physical geography; Distribution of key natural resources.
GS-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; Separation of powers; Parliament and State legislatures; Executive and Judiciary; Representation of People's Act; Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies; Welfare schemes; Health, Education, Human Resources; Bilateral, regional and global groupings.
GS-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive growth; Government Budgeting; Major crops, cropping patterns, irrigation, MSP, PDS, buffer stocks; Technology missions; Food processing; Land reforms; Science and Technology; Indigenization of technology; Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation; Disaster management; Internal security challenges.
GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Ethics and Human Interface; Human Values—lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; Attitude; Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service; Emotional intelligence; Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world; Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration; Probity in Governance; Case Studies.