UPSC Civil Services: Syllabus and topic-wise notes

Indian Polity & Governance

Indian Polity & Governance — Module 1

• Constitutional foundations
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles
• Parliament

Indian Polity & Governance — Module 2

• Union executive
• Supreme Court & Judicial Review
• Federalism
• Governance and Local Government

Indian Polity & Governance — Module 3

• Constitutional Bodies

History & Culture

History & Culture — Module 1

• Harappan Civilization
• Vedic Age
• Buddhism & Jainism
• Mauryan State & Ashoka

History & Culture — Module 2

• Early medieval India
• Bhakti & Sufi Traditions
• Mughal India
• Company Rule & Colonial Economy

History & Culture — Module 3

• Revolt of 1857
• Freedom movement
• Art & Architecture

Geography

Geography — Module 1

• Earth structure and geomorphology
• Physical Geography
• Climatology
• Pressure Belts & Winds

Geography — Module 2

• Indian climate
• Oceanography
• Indian physiography
• Resources and Agriculture

Geography — Module 3

• Resources and agriculture
• Mapping & Location Logic

Indian Economy

Indian Economy — Module 1

• National income
• Inflation
• Monetary Policy
• Fiscal Policy & Budget

Indian Economy — Module 2

• Money and banking
• Balance of Payments
• Agriculture & Food Economy
• Taxation & GST

Indian Economy — Module 3

• Economic and social development
• Infrastructure & Investment

Environment & Ecology

Environment & Ecology — Module 1

• Ecology and Environment
• Biogeography
• Protected Areas
• Climate Change Science

Environment & Ecology — Module 2

• Climate Governance
• Pollution
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Wetlands & Coasts

Science & Technology

Science & Technology — Module 1

• Cell & Genetics
• Immunity & Vaccines
• Biotechnology
• Space Technology

Science & Technology — Module 2

• Nuclear Science
• Digital Technology & Cybersecurity
• Energy Technologies

CSAT: Comprehension, Reasoning & Numeracy

CSAT: Comprehension, Reasoning & Numeracy — Module 1

• Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning
• Logical Quantitative Aptitude

CSAT: Comprehension, Reasoning & Numeracy — Module 2

• Data Interpretation
• Decision Making

GS-I: Society, History & Geography

GS-I: Society, History & Geography — Module 1

• Indian Society
• World history foundations
• Indian Art & Culture
• Social and religious reform

GS-I: Society, History & Geography — Module 2

• Post-Independence Consolidation
• Society and Diversity
• Women & Gender Issues
• Population and settlement

GS-I: Society, History & Geography — Module 3

• Urbanization & Migration
• Globalization & Social Change
• Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
• Physical Geography & Geomorphology

GS-I: Society, History & Geography — Module 4

• Economic geography
• Geophysical Phenomena & Climate Events

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR — Module 1

• Public Administration Basics
• International Relations
• Social Justice
• Constitutional Design & Basic Structure

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR — Module 2

• Federalism & Devolution
• Separation of Powers & Dispute Redress
• Parliament & State Legislatures
• Executive & Judiciary

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR — Module 3

• Election system
• Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
• Government Policies & Implementation
• NGOs, SHGs & Development Processes

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR — Module 4

• Health, Education & Human Resources
• Poverty and unemployment
• Transparency, Accountability & E-Governance
• Civil Services & Governance Reform

GS-II: Constitution, Governance, Social Justice & IR — Module 5

• India & Neighbourhood
• Bilateral, Regional & Global Groupings
• Indian Diaspora & International Institutions

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology — Module 1

• Security & Human Rights
• Disaster Management
• Agriculture
• Industry and services

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology — Module 2

• Inclusive Growth & Budgeting
• Irrigation, Cropping & Agricultural Productivity
• Farm Support, MSP, PDS & Food Security
• Food Processing & Supply Chains

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology — Module 3

• Land Reforms & Rural Institutions
• Infrastructure & Investment Models
• Science, Technology & Innovation
• Digital, AI, Robotics & Cyber Technology

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology — Module 4

• Space & Biotechnology
• Intellectual Property & Technology Governance
• Conservation, Pollution & EIA
• Climate Change & Adaptation

GS-III: Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster & Technology — Module 5

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Extremism & Development Linkages
• Cyber Security & Money Laundering
• Border Management & Security Forces

GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude — Module 1

• Ethics & Human Interface
• Integrity & Probity
• Case Study Method
• Ethics: Essence, Determinants & Consequences

GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude — Module 2

• Human Values & Sources of Values
• Attitude & Behaviour
• Aptitude & Foundational Civil-Service Values
• Emotional Intelligence

GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude — Module 3

• Moral Thinkers & Ethical Traditions
• Public Service Ethics & Accountability
• Probity, Transparency & RTI
• Codes, Citizen Charters & Work Culture

GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude — Module 4

• Public Funds & Corruption Challenges

Essay & Answer Writing

Essay & Answer Writing — Module 1

• Essay Architecture
• Mains Answer Writing
• Philosophical Essay Method
• Issue-Based Essay Method

Essay & Answer Writing — Module 2

• Directive Words & Question Demand
• Use of Diagrams, Maps & Tables