{"id":128874,"date":"2023-07-24T12:19:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T06:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=128874"},"modified":"2023-07-24T12:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T06:49:52","slug":"upsc-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern, Know Important Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/#UPSC_Syllabus_2023\" >UPSC Syllabus 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/#UPSC_Exam_Pattern_2023\" >UPSC Exam Pattern 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/#UPSC_Syllabus\" >UPSC Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-syllabus\/#UPSC_Syllabus_2023_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >UPSC Syllabus 2023 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/upsc-cse\/\">UPSC<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>UPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Syllabus_2023\"><\/span>UPSC Syllabus 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting the preparation journey for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) requires a thorough understanding of its syllabus and exam pattern. We will break down the details of the UPSC CSE by providing a comprehensive overview of its syllabus and exam pattern. From the three stages of the examination to the detailed subjects and topics covered, we will provide you with the knowledge necessary to navigate this rigorous selection process successfully. In this blog, we will provide you with the UPSC Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/free-mock-test\/?ref=contvk&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contvk\">attempt the Free Mock Test from Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Exam_Pattern_2023\"><\/span>UPSC Exam Pattern 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC CSE exam is held in three phases in order to arrive at a merit list for the available vacancies. The three phases are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>UPSC Prelims<\/li><li>UPSC Mains<\/li><li>Interview<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam pattern of each exam is presented in a tabular format as follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>No. of Qs.<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Exam Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General Studies Paper-I (GS Paper 1)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>200 Marks<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CSAT- Paper\u2013II<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>200 Marks<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: UPSC Prelims Paper 1 marks will be counted to determine the merit list whereas the CSAT Paper-II will be of qualifying in nature (33% marks required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSC Mains Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>UPSC Mains Exam Papers<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Paper \u2013 A<\/td><td>Compulsory Indian Language (One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>300 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 B<\/td><td>Compulsory English<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>300 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 I<\/td><td>Essay<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper-II<\/td><td>General Studies\u2013I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 III<\/td><td>General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 IV<\/td><td>General Studies\u2013 III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 V<\/td><td>General Studies\u2013 IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 VI<\/td><td>Optional Paper\u2013 I (Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects)<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 VII<\/td><td>Optional Paper-II<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>1750 Marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Test<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Personality Test\/Interview<\/td><td>275 Marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Papers A &amp; B is of Qualifying in Nature (25% i.e. 75 marks required). Whereas marks of Paper I to VII will be counted to determine the final order of merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/free-mock-test\/?ref=contvk&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contvk\">attempt the Free Mock Test from Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSC Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates who have cleared the UPSC Mains Exam are called for an interview or a personality test, here the candidates are interviewed by a board that is appointed by the UPSC.<\/li><li>The candidate will be interviewed by a board based on the details and interests updated by him\/her in the Detailed Application Form (DAF).<\/li><li>The objective of the interview is to assess the suitability of the candidate for civil services<\/li><li>In the personality test, the candidates must be very well versed in their field of study as well as current affairs both at the national and international levels.<\/li><li>This interview is more of a conversation that is aimed at gauging the mental as well as the analytical ability of the candidate.<\/li><li>The grand total is arrived at by adding the marks obtained in the mains exam and the interview out of the maximum possible marks of ( 1750 +275 = 2025). Based on this number, the merit list is prepared.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Syllabus\"><\/span>UPSC Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC released the official notification on 1st February 2023 and a detailed syllabus was also released along with the notification. Candidates must check the syllabus for both the prelims and mains in order to have a clear understanding of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSC CSE Prelims Syllabus 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC prelims consist of 2 papers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Paper 1 &#8211; General Studies<\/li><li>Paper 2 &#8211; CSAT<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/UPSC-CSE-2023-NOTIFICATION.pdf\">download the UPSC CSE Notification 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note* Download the notification for the detailed list of topics for each paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syllabus for UPSC General Studies Paper (Paper I)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Current events of national and international importance.<\/li><li>History of India and Indian National Movement.<\/li><li>Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.<\/li><li>Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.<\/li><li>Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.<\/li><li>General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change<\/li><li>General Science.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syllabus for UPSC CSAT Paper (Paper-II)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills<\/li><li>Logical reasoning and analytical ability<\/li><li>Decision-making and problem-solving<\/li><li>General mental ability<\/li><li>Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)<\/li><li>Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. \u2014 Class X level)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UPSC Syllabus for Mains Examination consists of the syllabus of GS papers and Optional papers. UPSC Mains Syllabus 2023 is mentioned in detail in the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Paper<\/th><th>Subject<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Paper \u2013 I<\/td><td>Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate&#8217;s choice)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper-II<\/td><td>General Studies \u2013 I (Indian Heritage &amp; Culture, History &amp; Geography of the World &amp; Society)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 III<\/td><td>General Studies \u2013 II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice &amp; International Relations)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 IV<\/td><td>General Studies \u2013 III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security &amp; Disaster Management)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 V<\/td><td>General Studies \u2013 IV (Ethics, Integrity &amp; Aptitude)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 VI<\/td><td>Optional Subject \u2013 Paper I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper \u2013 VII<\/td><td>Optional Subject \u2013 Paper II<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/free-mock-test\/?ref=contvk&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contvk\">attempt the Free Mock Test from Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this blog gave you a better understanding of the UPSC Syllabus 2023. 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Yes, UPSC Preliminary examination is qualifying in nature and the marks obtained in this exam will not be considered for the final merit list.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688972601489\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 Will there be negative markings in the UPSC Prelims?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Yes, only the prelims of UPSC CSE have a negative marking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1688973989453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 From where can I check the UPSC Syllabus 2023?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Candidates can check the detailed UPSC Syllabus 2023 in this blog.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC Syllabus 2023 Starting the preparation journey for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) requires a thorough understanding of its<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":128875,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2248,10387],"tags":[2262,2295],"class_list":["post-128874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-upsc-cse","category-upsc-cse-upsc-cse","tag-upsc-cse","tag-upsc-cse-exam","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UPSC Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern, Know Important Topics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out the UPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023. 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