Paper
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Topic
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Preliminary Examination
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Paper-I: General Studies-I
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1. Current events of national and international importance.
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2. History of India and Indian National Movement.
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3. India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
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4. Indian Polity and governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, etc.
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5. Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, etc.
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6. General Issues on Environmental ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
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7. General Science.
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Paper-II: General Studies-II
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1. Comprehension.
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2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
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3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
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4. Decision making and problem solving.
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5. General mental ability.
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6. Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level - Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics.
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7. General English up to Class X level.
1. Comprehension
2. Active Voice and Passive Voice
3. Parts of Speech
4. Transformation of Sentences
5. Direct and Indirect Speech
6. Punctuation and Spellings
7. Words meanings
8. Vocabulary & Usage
9. Idioms and Phrases
10. Fill in the Blanks
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8. General Hindi up to Class X level.
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सामान्य हिन्दी (हाईस्कूल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक्रम में सम्मिलित किये जाने वाले विषय
(1) हिन्दी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह
(2) शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ
(3) शब्द-रूप
(4) संधि, समास
(5) क्रियायें
(6) अनेकार्थी शब्द
(7) विलोम शब्द
(8) पर्यायवाची शब्द
(9) मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां
(10) तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार )
(11) वर्तनी
(12) अर्थबोध
(13) हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ
(14) उ.प्र. की मुख्य बोलियाँ
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Mains Examination
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सामान्य हिन्दी
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(1) दिये हुए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर
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(2) संक्षेपण
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(3) सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र लेखन, तार लेखन, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र
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(4) शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग
(अ) उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग
(ब) विलोम शब्द
(स) वाक्यांश के लिए एकशब्द
(द) वर्तनी एवं वाक्य शुद्धि
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(5) लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरे
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Essay
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- Three sections with topics based on literature, culture, science, technology, national events, etc.
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General Studies-I
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1. History of Indian Culture (Art Forms, Literature, Architecture).
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2. Modern Indian history (1757-1947): Significant events, personalities, issues.
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3. The Freedom Struggle: Stages and important contributors.
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4. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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5. History of the world from the 18th century to the 20th century.
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6. Salient features of Indian Society and culture.
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7. Role of Women in society and related issues.
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8. Liberalization, privatization, globalization: Effects on economy and society.
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9. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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10. Distribution of major natural resources of World and India.
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11. Salient features of Physical Geography.
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12. Oceanic resources of India and their potential.
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13. Human migration and refugee problems.
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14. Frontiers and boundaries of the Indian subcontinent.
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15. Population and Settlements: Types, Patterns, Urbanization.
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General Studies-II
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1. Indian Constitution: Historical underpinnings, features, amendments.
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2. Functions and responsibilities of Union and States.
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3. Role of Finance Commission.
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4. Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms.
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5. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with other democratic countries.
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6. Parliament and State legislatures: Structure, functioning, powers.
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7. Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and Judiciary.
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8. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
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9. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
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10. Government policies and interventions for development.
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11. Development processes and role of NGOs.
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12. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections.
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13. Issues relating to development and management of social services.
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14. Important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability.
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15. India and its relationship with neighbouring countries.
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16. Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements.
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17. Important International Institutions and Agencies.
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18. Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance.
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General Studies-III
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1. Economic planning in India and NITI Aayog.
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2. Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice.
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3. Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.
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4. Major Crops and irrigation systems.
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5. Direct and indirect farm subsidies and food security.
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6. Food processing and related industries in India.
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7. Land reforms in India since independence.
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8. Effects of liberalization and globalization.
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9. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways.
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10. Science and Technology developments and applications.
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11. Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology.
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12. Awareness in ICT and Space Technology.
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13. Environmental security and ecosystems.
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14. Disaster management.
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15. Challenges of International Security.
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16. India’s internal security challenges.
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17. Role and mandate of security forces.
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18. Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry.
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General Studies-IV
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1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence and consequences of ethics.
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2. Attitude: Content, structure, and function.
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3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service.
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4. Emotional Intelligence: Concept and dimensions.
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5. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers.
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6. Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration.
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7. Probity in Governance: Concept and challenges.
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8. Case studies on ethical issues.
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General Studies-V
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1. History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.
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2. Architecture, museum, archive, and archaeology of UP.
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3. Contributions of UP in pre and post 1857 freedom struggles.
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4. Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
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5. Rural, Urban, and Tribal issues in UP.
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6. Political System of UP: Governance and structure.
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7. Public Service and its Commission in UP.
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8. Special State Selection Criteria and related issues.
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