What you will learn

🏁 STAGE 1: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Paper I – General Studies (200 marks | Objective | 2 Hours)

Unit 1: Current Events of National & International Importance

• Important National Events

• International Affairs & Organizations (UN, G20, BRICS, etc.)

• Government Schemes & Policies

• Sports, Awards, Summits, Reports

• India & World Developments

Unit 2: History of India & Indian National Movement

• Ancient History: Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires

• Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti–Sufi Movements

• Modern India: British Expansion, 1857 Revolt, Freedom Struggle, Gandhian Era

• Post-Independence Developments

Unit 3: Indian & World Geography

• Physical Geography: Landforms, Climate, Soils, Vegetation

• Indian Geography: Rivers, Agriculture, Resources, Industries

• World Geography: Climate Zones, Physical Features

• Maps & Location-based GK

Unit 4: Indian Polity & Governance

• Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles

• Parliament & Judiciary

• Federalism, Local Government & Panchayati Raj

• Public Policy, Rights Issues, and Governance

• Important Acts & Amendments

Unit 5: Economic & Social Development

• Basics of Indian Economy

• National Income, Inflation, Fiscal Policy

• Poverty & Unemployment

• Inclusive Growth, NITI Aayog, 5-Year Plans

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Unit 6: Environment & Ecology

• Ecosystems & Biodiversity

• Climate Change, Global Warming

• Environmental Pollution

• Wildlife Conservation, National Parks

• Environmental Conventions (UNFCCC, CBD, etc.)

Unit 7: General Science & Technology

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Basic NCERT Level)

• Space Technology (ISRO missions)

• Biotechnology & Robotics

• Information Technology & Cybersecurity

• Defence Technologies (DRDO, Missiles, Satellites)

Paper II – CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) | 200 Marks | Qualifying (33%)

Unit 1: Comprehension

• Reading Passages

• Logical Conclusions

• Inference & Interpretation

Unit 2: Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

• Statements & Assumptions

• Coding-Decoding

• Blood Relations

• Directions & Syllogism

Unit 3: Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Situational Judgement

• Public Administration Scenarios

• Ethical Decision Cases

Unit 4: General Mental Ability

• Series, Puzzles, and Logical Sequences

• Analytical Questions

Unit 5: Basic Numeracy (Class X Level)

• Percentage, Ratio, Average, Profit–Loss

• Time & Work, Speed–Distance

• Data Sufficiency

Unit 6: Data Interpretation

• Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs

🧾 STAGE 2: MAINS EXAMINATION (Descriptive)

Paper A – Indian Language (Qualifying)

• Comprehension & Translation

• Precis Writing

• Short Essays

• Grammar & Usage

Paper B – English Language (Qualifying)

• Comprehension

• Precis Writing

• Essay & Paragraph Writing

• Vocabulary & Grammar

📚 PAPER I – ESSAY

Two Essays to be written (one each from Section A & B)
Common Themes:

• Politics & Governance

• Economy & Development

• Education, Women, Society

• Science & Ethics

• Philosophy & Abstract Topics

📘 PAPER II – General Studies I: Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society

Unit 1: Indian Heritage & Culture

• Indian Art, Architecture, Literature

• Performing Arts & Sculpture

• Cultural Influence on Society

Unit 2: Modern Indian History

• From 18th Century to Independence

• Indian Freedom Movement – Key Events, Personalities

• Post-Independence Consolidation

Unit 3: World History

• Renaissance & Industrial Revolution

• World Wars, Colonization, Decolonization

• Political Ideologies – Capitalism, Communism, Fascism

Unit 4: Indian Society

• Diversity, Caste, Gender & Religion

• Women Empowerment & Social Change

• Population & Urbanization

Unit 5: Geography

• Physical Geography of India & World

• Geophysical Phenomena (Earthquakes, Tsunami, Cyclones)

• Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Industrial Location

📘 PAPER III – General Studies II: Polity, Governance, International Relations

Unit 1: Indian Constitution

• Features, Amendments, and Preamble

• Fundamental Rights & Duties

• Directive Principles of State Policy

Unit 2: Governance

• Parliament, Judiciary, Executive

• State Governments, Local Bodies

• Constitutional & Statutory Bodies (ECI, CAG, NITI Aayog)

Unit 3: Social Justice

• Government Welfare Schemes

• Health, Education & Employment Policies

• NGOs, SHGs, Pressure Groups

Unit 4: International Relations

• India & Neighboring Countries

• Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements

• Global Institutions (UN, IMF, WTO)

📘 PAPER IV – General Studies III: Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Security

Unit 1: Indian Economy

• Growth, Development, and Planning

• Budget & Fiscal Policy

• Inclusive Growth & Financial Inclusion

Unit 2: Agriculture

• Cropping Patterns, Irrigation, and Reforms

• Food Security and PDS

• Technology in Agriculture

Unit 3: Science & Technology

• Space, Defence, and IT Innovations

• Biotechnology and Health

• Research Institutions in India

Unit 4: Environment & Ecology

• Conservation, Pollution Control

• Climate Change & Disaster Management

• Environmental Legislation

Unit 5: Internal Security

• Cybersecurity, Border Management

• Left Wing Extremism, Insurgency

• Role of Armed Forces & Agencies

📘 PAPER V – General Studies IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Unit 1: Ethics and Human Interface

• Essence of Ethics, Determinants, Consequences

• Human Values & Lessons from Leaders

Unit 2: Attitude

• Content, Structure, and Influence

• Civil Service Values & Emotional Intelligence

Unit 3: Public Service Values

• Accountability, Objectivity, Transparency

• Probity in Governance

Unit 4: Moral Thinkers & Philosophers

• Western & Indian Ethical Thinkers (Gandhi, Aristotle, Kant, Vivekananda)

Unit 5: Case Studies

• Administrative Ethics Scenarios

• Real-life Governance Challenges

📗 PAPER VI & VII – Optional Subject (Any one chosen)

Examples:

• Public Administration

• Political Science & IR

• Sociology

• Geography

• History

• Psychology

• Law

• Economics

• Literature (English/Hindi/Regional)

• Engineering Subjects (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)

Each Optional Subject includes:

• Paper I: Theoretical Foundation

• Paper II: Applied or Specialized Topics

🗣️ STAGE 3 – Personality Test (Interview)

Contents

• Current Affairs & National Issues

• Optional Subject Understanding

• Ethics & Decision Making

• Communication & Confidence

• Government Policies & International Affairs