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UPSC Prelims Syllabus (General Studies Paper I)
 

GS Paper I – (Objective Type – 200 Marks)

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, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization

General Science

Note:

This paper is qualifying in nature; marks are not counted for the final merit list.

It is only for screening purposes (minimum 33% qualifying marks required).

Nationality For IAS, IPS, and IFS: The candidate must be a citizen of India. For other Civil Services: A candidate must be either: A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Note: Candidates falling under these categories (except Indian citizens) must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. 2. Educational Qualification The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The degree can be in any discipline. Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation or awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing before appearing for the Mains examination. 3. Age Limit (As of 1st August of the examination year) Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: General (UR): 32 years OBC: 35 years SC/ST: 37 years Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): General: 42 years OBC: 45 years SC/ST: 47 years Example: If the exam year is 2026, the candidate must be at least 21 years old on 1st August 2026, and must not have attained the upper age limit as per their category on that date. 4. Number of Attempts General (UR): 6 attempts OBC: 9 attempts SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (up to the age limit) PwBD: General: 6 attempts OBC: 9 attempts SC/ST: Unlimited (up to age limit) Note: Appearing in any one paper of the Preliminary Examination is counted as an attempt. If a candidate applies but does not appear for the exam, it is not counted as an attempt. 5. Restrictions on Applying If a candidate is already appointed to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) after clearing a previous UPSC CSE, they are not eligible to apply for the exam again. 6. Physical Standards Candidates must be physically fit according to the prescribed physical standards for admission to various services (especially for IAS, IPS, and Indian Forest Service). Medical tests are conducted after the Mains examination during the Personality Test stage.