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UPSC CSAT Prelims Syllabus 2012

The document summarizes the syllabus for the UPSC Prelims Exam in 2012. It describes that the exam consists of two objective type papers worth a total of 400 marks. Paper 1 is on topics like current events, history, geography, polity, economics and the environment. Paper 2 tests comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision making, general mental ability, numeracy, data interpretation and English language comprehension at the 10th grade level. Both papers contain multiple choice, objective type questions and the test is aimed at assessing aptitude for the civil services.

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UPSC CSAT Prelims Syllabus 2012

The document summarizes the syllabus for the UPSC Prelims Exam in 2012. It describes that the exam consists of two objective type papers worth a total of 400 marks. Paper 1 is on topics like current events, history, geography, polity, economics and the environment. Paper 2 tests comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision making, general mental ability, numeracy, data interpretation and English language comprehension at the 10th grade level. Both papers contain multiple choice, objective type questions and the test is aimed at assessing aptitude for the civil services.

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UPSC PRELIMS EXAM SYLLABUS 2012

Scheme of CS (Preliminary) Examination The Preliminary Examination conducted by the UPSC consists of two papers of objective type (multiplechoice questions) carrying a maximum of 400 marks. The Question Papers (Test Booklets) are set in English & Hindi

Civil Services Aptitude Test


The new Recruitment Process of Civil Services Exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is called the CSAT or the Civil Services Aptitude Test. The CSAT is coming into effect from the Civil Services Examination, 2011. CSAT will not only enable us to choose civil servants with right aptitudes but also end the use of scaling system for varying subjects that has been a matter of concern for many. No changes are being introduced at this stage in the Civil Services (Main) Examination and Personality Test in the scheme of Civil Services Examination (CSE). From Civil Service Examination 2011, Preliminary Examination would consist of two papers- Paper I and Paper II. The syllabus and pattern of the Preliminary Examination would be as under : (Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs. 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-that donot require subject specialization General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) Duration : Two hrs 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) English language comprehension skills (Class X level) Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper. The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.

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