 History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,

Section-III redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,
SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
PART-A
 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.  Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement.  Effects of globalization on Indian society
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  Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,  Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Social Sector initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require
 Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-
subject specialization.
General Science. continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in
various parts of the world (including India)
Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills; geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-
Logical reasoning and analytical ability bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability PAPER-III
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data
interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level) General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Note 1 : Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus  Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions
of PaperII) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation and basic structure.
thereof in the question paper.
Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the
federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
PART-B
 Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
MAIN EXAMINATION
The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding  Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
 Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges
The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers (Paper II to Paper V) will be and issues arising out of these.
such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study. The questions
will be such as to test a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for  Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments
a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio- economic goals, objectives and demands.
The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers.  Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various

The scope of the syllabus for optional subject papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) for the examination is Constitutional Bodies.
broadly of the honours degree level i.e. a level higher than the bachelors’ degree and lower than the masters’
degree. In the case of Engineering, Medical Science and law, the level corresponds to the bachelors’  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
degree.  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of
their design and implementation.
Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows:-
 Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and
PAPER-I associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

Essay: Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.  Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the
They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the
write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression. protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,

English Comprehension & English Precis will be to test the English language Comprehension and English Education, Human Resources.
précis writing skills (at 10th standard level).
 Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
PAPER-II
 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications,
General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and
institutional and other measures.
 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.  Role of civil services in a democracy.

 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant  India and its neighborhood- relations.
events, personalities, issues
 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s
 The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different interests
parts of the country.
 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian
 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. diaspora.
  Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship,
 Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-
sections.
PAPER-IV
 Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and
Disaster Management.  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns
employment. and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as
sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral
 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

 Government Budgeting.  Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of
 Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related challenges of corruption.
constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
 Case Studies on above issues.
 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution
System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; PAPER-VI & PAPER VII
Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Optional Subject Papers I & II
 Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply chain management. Candidates may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given in para 2 (Group 1).
However, if a candidate has graduated in any of the literatures of languages indicated in Group-2 , with the
 Land reforms in India. literature as the main subject, then the candidate can also opt for that particular literature subject as an
optional subject.
 Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial
growth.

 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. AGRICULTURE

PAPER - I
 Investment models.
Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation. Physical
 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life and social environment as factors of crop distribution and production. Agro ecology; cropping pattern as
indicators of environments. Environmental pollution and associated hazards to crops, animals and humans.
 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new Climate change – International conventions and global initiatives. Green house effect and global warming.
technology. Advance tools for ecosystem analysis – Remote sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

 Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones of the country. Impact of high-yielding and short-duration
issues relating to intellectual property rights. varieties on shifts in cropping patterns. Concepts of various cropping and farming systems. Organic and
Precision farming. Package of practices for production of important cereals, pulses, oil seeds, fibres, sugar,
 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment commercial and fodder crops.

 Disaster and disaster management. Important features and scope of various types of forestry plantations such as social forestry, agro-forestry, and
natural forests.
 Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Propagation of forest plants. Forest products. Agro forestry and value addition. Conservation of forest flora and
 Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. fauna.

Weeds, their characteristics, dissemination and association with various crops; their multiplications; cultural,
 Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking
biological, and chemical control of weeds.
sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
Soil- physical, chemical and biological properties. Processes and factors of soil formation. Soils of India.
 Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with
Mineral and organic constituents of soils and their role in maintaining soil productivity. Essential plant
terrorism
nutrients and other beneficial elements in soils and plants. Principles of soil fertility, soil testing and fertilizer
recommendations, integrated nutrient management. Biofertilizers. Losses of nitrogen in soil, nitrogen-use
 Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate efficiency in submerged rice soils, nitrogen fixation in soils. Efficient phosphorus and potassium use. Problem
soils and their reclamation. Soil factors affecting greenhouse gas emission.
PAPER-V Soil conservation, integrated watershed management. Soil erosion and its management. Dry land agriculture
and its problems. Technology for stabilizing agriculture production in rain fed areas.
General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Water-use efficiency in relation to crop production, criteria for scheduling irrigations, ways and means of
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, reducing run-off losses of irrigation water. Rainwater harvesting. Drip and sprinkler irrigation. Drainage of
probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing waterlogged soils, quality of irrigation water, effect of industrial effluents on soil and water pollution.
with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad Irrigation projects in India. Farm management, scope, importance and characteristics, farm planning. Optimum
areas will be covered. resource use and budgeting. Economics of different types of farming systems. Marketing management –
strategies for development, market intelligence. Price fluctuations and their cost; role of co-operatives in
 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; agricultural economy; types and systems of farming and factors affecting them. Agricultural price policy. Crop
dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the Insurance.
lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and
educational institutions in inculcating values. Agricultural extension, its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes, socio-
economic survey and status of big, small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers. Training
 Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and programmes for extension workers. Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK) in dissemination of Agricultural
political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. technologies. Non Government Organization (NGO) and self-help group approach for rural development.