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UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) Syllabus

Subject-wise preparation map for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) exam conducted by UPSC.

Qualification: Graduate

Selection route: Exam + Interview

Preparation focus: Pre+Mains+Interview

Important: For exact topics, marks, negative marking and stage rules, the current official notification is the final source.

UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) Subject-wise Syllabus

Subject 1

General Studies Topics and Practice

Verify the official topics, weightage and stage-specific coverage of General Studies from the latest UPSC notification. After concept study, solve topic-wise MCQs and previous-year questions.

Subject 2

CSAT

Verify the official topics, weightage and stage-specific coverage of CSAT from the latest UPSC notification. After concept study, solve topic-wise MCQs and previous-year questions.

Subject 3

Optional Subject

Verify the official topics, weightage and stage-specific coverage of Optional Subject from the latest UPSC notification. After concept study, solve topic-wise MCQs and previous-year questions.

Subject 4

Essay

Verify the official topics, weightage and stage-specific coverage of Essay from the latest UPSC notification. After concept study, solve topic-wise MCQs and previous-year questions.

UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) Syllabus FAQs

What subjects are in the UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) syllabus?

UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) preparation currently maps General Studies, CSAT, Optional Subject, Essay. Exact stage-wise topics and marks must be verified from the latest official notification.

How should I prepare the UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) syllabus?

Start with the official exam pattern, divide every listed subject into weekly topics, solve topic MCQs, then analyze full mock tests and previous-year questions.

Can the UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS) syllabus change?

Yes. The recruiting authority may revise subjects, stages, marks or skill and physical requirements in a new recruitment cycle, so the current notification is final.

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