It is good to have updated information on the syllabus for any competitive exam. It helps in fine-tuning the exam preparation strategies. This section will help you with complete details of the UPSC CSE exam covering the detailed exam syllabus.
UPSC CSE Syllabus
UPSC has released the official notification on 2nd February 2022 and a detailed syllabus was also released along with the notification. Candidates must check the syllabus for both the prelims and mains in order to have a clear understanding of the exam.
UPSC CSE Prelims Syllabus 2022
UPSC prelims consist of 2 papers:
Paper 1 - General Studies
Paper 2 - CSAT
Syllabus for UPSC General Studies Paper (Paper I)
- 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
- General Science.
Syllabus for UPSC CSAT Paper (Paper-II)
- 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)
Read on for more details: UPSC CSE 2022 Notification, UPSC CSE 2022 Exam Pattern, UPSC CSE 2022 Application Form, UPSC CSE 2022 Exam Date, UPSC CSE 2022 Cut off
UPSC Mains Syllabus 2022
UPSC Syllabus for Mains Examination consists of the syllabus of GS papers and Optional papers. UPSC Mains Syllabus 2021 is mentioned in detail in the official notification.
| Paper | Subject |
|---|
| Paper – I | Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate's choice) |
| Paper-II | General Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society) |
| Paper – III | General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations) |
| Paper – IV | General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management) |
| Paper – V | General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) |
| Paper – VI | Optional Subject – Paper I |
| Paper – VII | Optional Subject – Paper II |
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. The last date to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination is 22nd February 2022 till 6 pm.
2. Where can I apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. Click on the link here to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination.
3. What topics are covered under General Studies portion of UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. The following topics are covered under General Studies portion of UPSC CSE 2022 Examination.
- 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
- General Science
4. What topics are covered under CSAT Paper of UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. The following topics are covered under CSAT Paper of UPSC CSE 2022 Examination :
- 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)
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