{"id":250883,"date":"2026-09-03T12:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=250883"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:08:12","slug":"upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO Governance &amp; Constitution of India Syllabus 2026"},"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 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_topics_are_covered_under_Executives_in_India\" >What topics are covered under Executives in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_should_you_study_under_Legislatures_in_India\" >What should you study under Legislatures in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_are_the_important_topics_under_Judiciary_in_India\" >What are the important topics under Judiciary in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_are_Constitutional_and_Non-Constitutional_Bodies\" >What are Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_should_you_study_under_Local_Governments\" >What should you study under Local Governments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_miscellaneous_topics_are_included_in_the_syllabus\" >What miscellaneous topics are included in the syllabus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#What_are_the_most_important_topics_for_UPSC_EPFO_Governance_and_Constitution\" >What are the most important topics for UPSC EPFO Governance and Constitution?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#How_can_Governance_and_Constitution_help_in_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_preparation\" >How can Governance and Constitution help in UPSC EPFO APFC preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#When_will_the_EPFO_APFC_Recruitment_Test_2026_be_conducted\" >When will the EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 be conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>Governance and Constitution of India<\/strong> section is an important part of the UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 syllabus. It tests a candidate&#8217;s understanding of the Indian Constitution, governance system, rights and duties, Centre-State relations, executive, legislature, judiciary, constitutional bodies and local governments. UPSC has included <strong>Governance and the Constitution of India<\/strong> among the subjects for the APFC Recruitment Test 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For effective preparation, candidates should focus not only on constitutional provisions but also on how different institutions function in practice. A clear understanding of the Constitution of India, Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court, Panchayati Raj, municipalities and constitutional bodies can help candidates answer both direct and conceptual questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_EPFO_Governance_and_Constitution_of_India_syllabus_2026\"><\/span>What is the UPSC EPFO Governance and Constitution of India syllabus 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Governance and Constitution section covers the basic framework of the Indian Constitution and the functioning of important institutions of the Indian government. The syllabus begins with the historical background and making of the Constitution and extends to Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties and constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important areas to study<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional Framework<\/td><td>Historical background, making of Constitution, features, Preamble, amendments, Basic Structure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Union &amp; Citizens<\/td><td>Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centre-State Relations<\/td><td>Legislative, administrative and financial relations, committees, commissions, interstate relations, emergency provisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executives in India<\/td><td>President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Cabinet Committees, Governor, Chief Minister<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legislatures in India<\/td><td>Parliament, State Legislature, presiding officers, proceedings, legislative process, Budget, committees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judiciary in India<\/td><td>Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts, NALSA, tribunals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional &amp; Non-Constitutional Bodies<\/td><td>Constitutional bodies, non-constitutional bodies, quasi-judicial bodies, pressure groups, regulatory bodies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local Governments<\/td><td>Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipalities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous<\/td><td>Union Territories, Scheduled and Tribal Areas, special provisions for states, comparison with other countries<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-mock-test\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free UPSC EPFO APFC Mock Test Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-upsc-epfo-apfc-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_syllabus_2026\"><\/span>What is the UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-syllabus\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus 2026<\/a>&nbsp;covers a wide range of subjects, including General English, Indian Culture and Freedom Movements, the Indian Economy, Governance and Constitution, General Science and Computer Applications, Mathematics and Mental Ability, Labour Laws and Social Security, Accountancy, Insurance and Current Affairs. The major subjects included in the UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Major Areas Covered<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>General English<\/td><td>English language and comprehension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements<\/td><td>Indian history, freedom struggle, culture, heritage and architecture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy<\/td><td>Developmental issues and present trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governance and Constitution<\/td><td>Indian Constitution and governance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science &amp; Computer<\/td><td>Basic science and computer applications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics &amp; Mental Ability<\/td><td>Elementary mathematics, statistics and reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labour &amp; Social Security<\/td><td>Industrial relations, labour codes and social security<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accountancy &amp; Insurance<\/td><td>Principles of accountancy, auditing and insurance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>National and international events<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-upsc-epfo-apfc-exam-pattern-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_exam_pattern_2026\"><\/span>What is the UPSC EPFO APFC exam pattern 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026<\/a>&nbsp;is a two-hour objective-type examination conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The Recruitment Test carries 300 marks and is conducted in English and Hindi, except for the English Language section. Candidates have to mark their answers on an OMR sheet using a black ball pen. There is negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Stages<\/td><td>Recruitment Test + Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Recruitment Test<\/td><td>Offline\/Pen and Paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Type<\/td><td>Objective-Type MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Marks<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>English and Hindi, except English Language section<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>1\/3rd of the marks assigned to the question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview Marks<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RT Weightage<\/td><td>75%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview Weightage<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-under-the-constitutional-framework\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_under_the_Constitutional_Framework\"><\/span>What should you study under the Constitutional Framework?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitutional Framework forms the foundation of this section. Candidates should understand how the Indian Constitution evolved, how it was framed and what makes it different from other constitutions. The Constituent Assembly, Preamble, salient features, constitutional amendments and Basic Structure doctrine are particularly important areas. Important topics to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historical background of the Indian Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constituent Assembly and making of the Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sources of the Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salient features of the Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preamble and its significance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts, Articles and Schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional amendments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Constitutional Amendments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Structure doctrine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Supreme Court judgments related to the Constitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal and unitary features of the Indian Constitution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-topics-under-indian-union-and-citizens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_topics_under_Indian_Union_and_Citizens\"><\/span>What are the important topics under Indian Union and Citizens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This part focuses on the relationship between the Constitution, the Indian Union and its citizens. Candidates should have a clear understanding of citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Duties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Constitutional provisions related to citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right to Equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right to Freedom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right against Exploitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right to Freedom of Religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural and Educational Rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right to Constitutional Remedies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directive Principles of State Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fundamental Duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship between Fundamental Rights and DPSP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Supreme Court judgments related to Fundamental Rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-prepare-for-centre-state-relations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_prepare_for_Centre-State_Relations\"><\/span>What should you prepare for Centre-State Relations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Centre-State Relations explain how powers and responsibilities are divided between the Union and the States. Candidates should study legislative, administrative and financial relations between the two levels of government. The topic also includes important committees and commissions, interstate relations, councils and emergency provisions, making it important for understanding India&#8217;s federal structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legislative relations between Centre and States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union, State and Concurrent Lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution of legislative powers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residuary powers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-State Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zonal Councils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarkaria Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punchhi Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperative federalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive federalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-State disputes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President&#8217;s Rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-topics-are-covered-under-executives-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_topics_are_covered_under_Executives_in_India\"><\/span>What topics are covered under Executives in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Executive is responsible for implementing laws and running the administration of the country and states. Candidates should understand the constitutional position, powers and functions of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. At the state level, the focus should be on the Governor, Chief Minister and State Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Study<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Articles \/ Areas<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>President of India<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitutional position<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Term and oath<br>\u2022 Election<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Veto powers<br>\u2022 Pardoning power<br>\u2022 Ordinance-making power<br>\u2022 Impeachment<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 52\u201362<br>\u2022 Article 72<br>\u2022 Article 123<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Election of the President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Electoral college<br>\u2022 Elected and nominated members<br>\u2022 Proportional representation<br>\u2022 Single transferable vote<br>\u2022 Value of votes<br>\u2022 Secret ballot<br>\u2022 Election disputes<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 54\u201355<br>\u2022 Article 71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Qualifications and Term of President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Eligibility conditions<br>\u2022 5-year term<br>\u2022 Re-election<br>\u2022 Resignation<br>\u2022 Vacancy<br>\u2022 Oath of office<br>\u2022 Conditions of office<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 56\u201360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Powers and Functions of President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Executive powers<br>\u2022 Legislative powers<br>\u2022 Financial powers<br>\u2022 Judicial powers<br>\u2022 Emergency powers<br>\u2022 Diplomatic powers<br>\u2022 Military powers<br>\u2022 Veto powers<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 53, 72, 74, 111, 123<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Impeachment of President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Grounds for impeachment<br>\u2022 Role of Parliament<br>\u2022 Impeachment procedure<br>\u2022 Special majority<br>\u2022 Removal process<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vice-President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitutional position<br>\u2022 Election<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Term<br>\u2022 Removal<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Role as Rajya Sabha Chairman<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 63\u201371<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Election and Functions of Vice-President<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Electoral college<br>\u2022 Proportional representation<br>\u2022 Single transferable vote<br>\u2022 Election procedure<br>\u2022 Role in Rajya Sabha<br>\u2022 Functions during Presidential vacancy<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 64\u201366<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prime Minister<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitutional position<br>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Role as head of government<br>\u2022 Relationship with President<br>\u2022 Role in Parliament<br>\u2022 Leadership of Council of Ministers<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 74\u201375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Council of Ministers<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Composition<br>\u2022 Appointment of ministers<br>\u2022 Categories of ministers<br>\u2022 Tenure<br>\u2022 Collective responsibility<br>\u2022 Individual responsibility<br>\u2022 Six-month rule<br>\u2022 Size of Council of Ministers<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 74\u201375<br>\u2022 91st Constitutional Amendment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collective Responsibility<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning<br>\u2022 Responsibility towards Lok Sabha<br>\u2022 Cabinet unity<br>\u2022 No-confidence motion<br>\u2022 Resignation of Council after loss of majority<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 75(3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cabinet and Cabinet Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning of Cabinet<br>\u2022 Cabinet vs Council of Ministers<br>\u2022 Role of Cabinet<br>\u2022 Cabinet Committees<br>\u2022 Standing committees<br>\u2022 Ad hoc committees<br>\u2022 Functions of major committees<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 77<br>\u2022 Government of India Transaction of Business Rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attorney General of India<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Term<br>\u2022 Duties and functions<br>\u2022 Rights in Parliament<br>\u2022 Limitations<br>\u2022 Attorney General vs Solicitor General<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Governor<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitutional position<br>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Term\u2022 Removal<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Discretionary powers<br>\u2022 Relationship with State government<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 153\u2013162<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Appointment and Term of Governor<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Appointment by President<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 5-year term<br>\u2022 Resignation<br>\u2022 Removal<br>\u2022 Conditions of office<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 155\u2013158<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Powers and Functions of Governor<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Executive powers<br>\u2022 Legislative powers<br>\u2022 Financial powers<br>\u2022 Judicial powers<br>\u2022 Discretionary powers<br>\u2022 Pardoning power<br>\u2022 Ordinance-making power<br>\u2022 Reserving Bills for President<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 161, 163, <br>174, 200, 213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chief Minister<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitutional position<br>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Role as real executive head<br>\u2022 Relationship with Governor<br>\u2022 Role in State Legislature<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 163\u2013164<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Appointment and Powers of Chief Minister<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Appointment by Governor<br>\u2022 Formation of Council of Ministers<br>\u2022 Allocation of portfolios<br>\u2022 Leadership of State government<br>\u2022 Communication with Governor<br>\u2022 Role in administration<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 163\u2013167<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Council of Ministers<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Composition<br>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Collective responsibility<br>\u2022 Individual responsibility<br>\u2022 Size of Council<br>\u2022 Six-month rule<br>\u2022 Relationship with Chief Minister<br>\u2022 Relationship with Governor<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 163\u2013164<br>\u2022 91st Constitutional Amendment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Governor\u2013Chief Minister Relationship<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Governor as constitutional head<br>\u2022 Chief Minister as real executive head<br>\u2022 Advice of Council of Ministers<br>\u2022 Appointment of ministers<br>\u2022 Summoning of Legislature<br>\u2022 Governor&#8217;s discretionary powers<br>\u2022 Hung Assembly situations<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 163\u2013167<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advocate General of State<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Appointment<br>\u2022 Qualifications<br>\u2022 Term<br>\u2022 Duties and functions<br>\u2022 Rights in State Legislature<br>\u2022 Advocate General vs Attorney General<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 165<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Important Comparisons<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 President vs Governor<br>\u2022 Prime Minister vs Chief Minister<br>\u2022 Council of Ministers vs Cabinet<br>\u2022 Attorney General vs Advocate General<br>\u2022 President vs Vice-President<br>\u2022 President&#8217;s vs Governor&#8217;s pardoning powers<\/td><td>\u2022 Powers<br>\u2022 Appointment\/election<br>\u2022 Removal<br>\u2022 Term<br>\u2022 Constitutional position<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-papers\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free UPSC EPFO Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-under-legislatures-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_under_Legislatures_in_India\"><\/span>What should you study under Legislatures in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Legislature is responsible for making laws, approving government expenditure and performing several important oversight functions. Candidates should study the Parliament and State Legislatures, including their composition, powers, presiding officers and legislative procedures. The Budget, parliamentary committees and different stages of law-making are also important areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Study<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Articles \/ Areas<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parliament<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Lok Sabha<br>\u2022 Rajya Sabha<br>\u2022 Composition of both Houses<br>\u2022 Qualifications and disqualifications of members<br>\u2022 Tenure of both Houses<br>\u2022 Powers and functions of Parliament<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 79\u2013122<br>\u2022 Representation of People Acts<br>\u2022 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Presiding Officers of Parliament<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>\u2022 Election and removal<br>\u2022 Powers and functions of Speaker<br>\u2022 Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha<br>\u2022 Role of Vice-President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 89\u201395<br>\u2022 Casting vote<br>\u2022 Removal procedures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parliamentary Proceedings<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Sessions of Parliament<br>\u2022 Summoning and prorogation<br>\u2022 Adjournment and dissolution<br>\u2022 Question Hour<br>\u2022 Zero Hour<br>\u2022 Motions and resolutions<br>\u2022 Quorum<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 85\u201387<br>\u2022 Parliamentary rules and procedures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bills<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Ordinary Bills<br>\u2022 Money Bills<br>\u2022 Financial Bills<br>\u2022 Constitutional Amendment Bills<br>\u2022 Introduction and passage of Bills<br>\u2022 President&#8217;s assent<br>\u2022 Role of both Houses<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 107\u2013111<br>\u2022 Article 110 \u2013 Money Bill<br>\u2022 Article 117 \u2013 Financial Bills<br>\u2022 Article 368 \u2013 Constitutional Amendment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Joint Sitting<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning and purpose<br>\u2022 Situations when joint sitting is used<br>\u2022 Who presides over it<br>\u2022 Cases where joint sitting is not applicable<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 108<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parliamentary Privileges<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning of parliamentary privileges<br>\u2022 Individual and collective privileges<br>\u2022 Freedom of speech in Parliament<br>\u2022 Breach of privilege<br>\u2022 Privilege Committee<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 105<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Annual Financial Statement<br>\u2022 Budget presentation and discussion<br>\u2022 Demands for Grants<br>\u2022 Appropriation Bill<br>\u2022 Finance Bill<br>\u2022 Vote on Account<br>\u2022 Cut Motions<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 112\u2013117<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Parliamentary Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Standing and Ad hoc Committees<br>\u2022 Public Accounts Committee<br>\u2022 Estimates Committee<br>\u2022 Committee on Public Undertakings<br>\u2022 Department-related Standing Committees<br>\u2022 Functions and importance of committees<\/td><td>\u2022 Financial committees<br>\u2022 Department-related committees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Anti-Defection Law<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning of defection<br>\u2022 Grounds for disqualification<br>\u2022 Role of Speaker\/Chairman<br>\u2022 Exceptions to disqualification<br>\u2022 Merger provision<br>\u2022 Impact of the Anti-Defection Law<\/td><td>\u2022 Tenth Schedule<br>\u2022 52nd Amendment, 1985<br>\u2022 91st Amendment, 2003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Legislature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)<br>\u2022 Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)<br>\u2022 Unicameral and bicameral states<br>\u2022 Composition of State Legislature<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 168\u2013212<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Composition and Tenure<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Composition of Legislative Assembly<br>\u2022 Composition of Legislative Council<br>\u2022 Election of Council members<br>\u2022 Qualifications and disqualifications<br>\u2022 Tenure and dissolution of Assembly<br>\u2022 Creation and abolition of Legislative Council<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 169\u2013173<br>\u2022 Articles 172\u2013173<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Presiding Officers of State Legislature<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Assembly<br>\u2022 Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Council<br>\u2022 Election and removal<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 178\u2013187<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Legislative Procedures<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Ordinary Bills<br>\u2022 Money Bills<br>\u2022 Financial Bills<br>\u2022 Passage of Bills<br>\u2022 Role of Governor<br>\u2022 Legislative Council&#8217;s role in Bills<br>\u2022 Joint sitting is not available at state level<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 196\u2013201<br>\u2022 Article 199 \u2013 Money Bill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Budget<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Annual Financial Statement<br>\u2022 Demands for Grants<br>\u2022 Appropriation Bill<br>\u2022 Finance Bill<br>\u2022 Vote on Account<br>\u2022 Cut Motions<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 202\u2013207<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Powers and Functions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Legislative powers<br>\u2022 Financial powers<br>\u2022 Control over executive<br>\u2022 Electoral functions<br>\u2022 Constitutional amendment-related role<br>\u2022 Representation of people<\/td><td>\u2022 State List and Concurrent List<br>\u2022 Legislative control over Council of Ministers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Legislative Committees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Public Accounts Committee<br>\u2022 Estimates Committee<br>\u2022 Committee on Public Undertakings<br>\u2022 Rules Committee<br>\u2022 Privileges Committee<br>\u2022 Business Advisory Committee<br>\u2022 Functions of committees<\/td><td>\u2022 Committee structure and functions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-topics-under-judiciary-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_topics_under_Judiciary_in_India\"><\/span>What are the important topics under Judiciary in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Judiciary section covers the structure and functioning of India&#8217;s judicial system. Candidates should understand the role of the Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts along with important concepts such as judicial review, judicial activism and Public Interest Litigation. Tribunals and NALSA are also included in the syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supreme Court of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composition and appointment of judges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifications and tenure of judges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jurisdiction of Supreme Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appellate jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advisory jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writ jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial activism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Interest Litigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powers and jurisdiction of High Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subordinate courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tribunals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence of judiciary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll  for UPSC EPFO APFC Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-constitutional-and-non-constitutional-bodies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Constitutional_and_Non-Constitutional_Bodies\"><\/span>What are Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This topic covers institutions that play important roles in administration, regulation, elections, public finance and governance. Candidates should know the <strong>constitutional basis, composition, functions and powers<\/strong> of important constitutional bodies. They should also understand the difference between constitutional, statutory, non-constitutional, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Important Constitutional Bodies\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Election Commission of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Public Service Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Public Service Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comptroller and Auditor General of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorney General of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate General of State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Commission for Scheduled Castes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Commission for Scheduled Tribes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other important bodies and institutions\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NITI Aayog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Information Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Vigilance Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lokpal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quasi-judicial bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statutory bodies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-you-study-under-local-governments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_study_under_Local_Governments\"><\/span>What should you study under Local Governments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Government deals with governance at the grassroots level. Candidates should focus on the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which strengthened Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies. Understanding their structure, functions, elections, reservation and sources of revenue is important for the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Study<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Articles <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Panchayati Raj Institutions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning and importance of Panchayati Raj<br>\u2022 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992<br>\u2022 Constitutional status of Panchayats<br>\u2022 Three-tier structure<br>\u2022 Rural local self-government<\/td><td>\u2022 Part IX<br>\u2022 Articles 243\u2013243O<br>\u2022 11th Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Three-tier Panchayati Raj System<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Village level \u2013 Gram Panchayat<br>\u2022 Intermediate level \u2013 Panchayat Samiti<br>\u2022 District level \u2013 Zila Parishad<br>\u2022 Structure and role of each level<br>\u2022 States where intermediate-level Panchayats may not be required<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 243B\u2013243C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gram Sabha<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning and composition<br>\u2022 Members of Gram Sabha<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Role in local decision-making<br>\u2022 Difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243(b)<br>\u2022 State Panchayati Raj laws<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gram Panchayat<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Composition and election<br>\u2022 Functions and responsibilities<br>\u2022 Role of Sarpanch\/Pradhan<br>\u2022 Local development activities<br>\u2022 Sources of revenue<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 243C\u2013243G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Panchayat Samiti<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Composition<br>\u2022 Members and representatives<br>\u2022 Functions and responsibilities<br>\u2022 Coordination between Gram Panchayats and district-level bodies<br>\u2022 Role in rural development<\/td><td>\u2022 Intermediate-level Panchayat<br>\u2022 State Panchayati Raj laws<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zila Parishad<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 District-level structure<br>\u2022 Composition<br>\u2022 Functions and responsibilities<br>\u2022 Coordination of development programmes<br>\u2022 Role in district planning<\/td><td>\u2022 District-level Panchayat<br>\u2022 State Panchayati Raj laws<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reservation in Panchayats<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Reservation for SCs and STs<br>\u2022 Reservation for women<br>\u2022 Rotation of reserved seats<br>\u2022 Reservation of chairperson positions<br>\u2022 State-level provisions for other backward classes<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Election Commission<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitution and appointment<br>\u2022 Powers and functions<br>\u2022 Conduct of Panchayat elections<br>\u2022 Independence of the Commission<br>\u2022 State Election Commissioner<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243K<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Finance Commission<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Constitution and composition<br>\u2022 Functions and recommendations<br>\u2022 Distribution of financial resources<br>\u2022 Grants-in-aid to local bodies<br>\u2022 Review of Panchayat finances<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tenure of Panchayats<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Five-year tenure<br>\u2022 Dissolution of Panchayats<br>\u2022 Elections after dissolution<br>\u2022 Reconstitution of Panchayats<br>\u2022 Conditions for extension or early dissolution<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Functions and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Preparation of development plans<br>\u2022 Economic development<br>\u2022 Social justice<br>\u2022 Implementation of government schemes<br>\u2022 29 subjects under the 11th Schedule<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243G<br>\u2022 11th Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sources of Panchayat Revenue<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Local taxes and fees<br>\u2022 Grants from State Government<br>\u2022 Grants from Central Government<br>\u2022 Assigned revenues<br>\u2022 State Finance Commission recommendations<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243H<br>\u2022 Article 280-related grants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Meaning and importance of urban local government<br>\u2022 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992<br>\u2022 Constitutional status of municipalities<br>\u2022 Types of urban local bodies<\/td><td>\u2022 Part IX-A<br>\u2022 Articles 243P\u2013243ZG<br>\u2022 12th Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Types of Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Nagar Panchayat \u2013 transitional area<br>\u2022 Municipal Council \u2013 smaller urban area<br>\u2022 Municipal Corporation \u2013 larger urban area<br>\u2022 Basic differences between the three<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243Q<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Composition of Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Elected representatives<br>\u2022 Wards and territorial constituencies<br>\u2022 Nominated members<br>\u2022 Role of MPs and MLAs where applicable<br>\u2022 Qualifications and disqualifications<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 243R\u2013243V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reservation in Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Reservation for SCs and STs<br>\u2022 Reservation for women<br>\u2022 Rotation of reserved seats<br>\u2022 Reservation of chairperson positions<br>\u2022 State-level provisions<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243T<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Urban Planning<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Urban planning and development<br>\u2022 Town planning<br>\u2022 Land-use regulation<br>\u2022 Planning for economic and social development<br>\u2022 District Planning Committee<br>\u2022 Metropolitan Planning Committee<\/td><td>\u2022 Articles 243ZD\u2013243ZE<br>\u2022 12th Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Municipal Functions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Urban planning<br>\u2022 Water supply<br>\u2022 Sanitation and waste management<br>\u2022 Roads and public health<br>\u2022 Slum improvement<br>\u2022 Urban poverty alleviation<br>\u2022 18 subjects under the 12th Schedule<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243W<br>\u2022 12th Schedule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Election Commission for Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Conduct of municipal elections<br>\u2022 Electoral rolls<br>\u2022 Election supervision and control<br>\u2022 Role of State Election Commissioner<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243ZA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State Finance Commission for Municipalities<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Review of municipal finances<br>\u2022 Distribution of taxes and revenues<br>\u2022 Grants-in-aid<br>\u2022 Measures to improve financial position<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243Y<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sources of Municipal Revenue<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Property tax<br>\u2022 User charges and fees<br>\u2022 Local taxes and duties<br>\u2022 State Government grants<br>\u2022 Central Government grants<br>\u2022 Loans and other sources<\/td><td>\u2022 Article 243X<br>\u2022 State municipal laws<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-apfc-study-plan\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the UPSC EPFO Study Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-miscellaneous-topics-are-included-in-the-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_miscellaneous_topics_are_included_in_the_syllabus\"><\/span>What miscellaneous topics are included in the syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The miscellaneous portion covers special constitutional arrangements and India&#8217;s relationship with other constitutional systems. Candidates should pay attention to <strong>Union Territories, Scheduled Areas, Tribal Areas and special provisions for certain states<\/strong>. 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The Constitutional Framework, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Centre-State Relations, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies and Local Governments form the core of the syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Priority Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics to focus on<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Priority<\/td><td>Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Constitutional Amendments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Priority<\/td><td>President, Prime Minister, Parliament, Supreme Court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Priority<\/td><td>Centre-State Relations and Emergency Provisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Priority<\/td><td>Constitutional Bodies and their functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Priority<\/td><td>Panchayati Raj and Municipalities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate Priority<\/td><td>Citizenship and Union Territories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate Priority<\/td><td>Tribunals, NALSA and quasi-judicial bodies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moderate Priority<\/td><td>Scheduled and Tribal Areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision Area<\/td><td>Comparison with other countries&#8217; constitutions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upsc-epfo-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-upsc-epfo-syll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the UPSC EPFO Prep Kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-governance-and-constitution-help-in-upsc-epfo-apfc-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_Governance_and_Constitution_help_in_UPSC_EPFO_APFC_preparation\"><\/span>How can Governance and Constitution help in UPSC EPFO APFC preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Governance and Constitution is relevant to the role of an <strong>Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)<\/strong> because the position involves public administration, implementation of social-security provisions and interaction with government institutions. EPFO itself operates as a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Labour &amp; Employment, with its Central Board of Trustees constituted under the Employees&#8217; Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, candidates should not study this subject only as a collection of Articles and facts. Understanding constitutional governance, public institutions, administrative relations and the functioning of government bodies can provide a stronger foundation for the broader APFC examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-the-epfo-apfc-recruitment-test-2026-be-conducted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_EPFO_APFC_Recruitment_Test_2026_be_conducted\"><\/span>When will the EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 be conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;is scheduled to be conducted on&nbsp;<strong>20 December 2026<\/strong>. The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode and will be used to shortlist candidates for the Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788418076259\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is covered under Governance and Constitution of India for UPSC EPFO?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It covers the Constitution, fundamental rights, governance, Parliament, judiciary, constitutional bodies, local government and related topics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788418077983\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which topics are most important in the Constitution section?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Constitutional Amendments and Basic Structure are important topics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788418079007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Is Parliament an important topic for the UPSC EPFO exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, candidates should study the composition, powers, proceedings, bills, budget and committees of Parliament.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788418079859\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. What should I study about the Union Executive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Attorney General and their constitutional powers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788418080578\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. What topics should I cover under the judiciary?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Study the Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts, tribunals, NALSA and judicial powers and functions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-governance-and-constitution-of-india-syllabus\/\">UPSC EPFO Governance &amp; Constitution of India Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/industrial-relations-code-bill\/\">Industrial Relations Code Bill, Benefits &#038; Criticisms, UPSC EPFO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/labour-reforms-in-india\/\">Labour Reforms in India, Explanation and Notes for UPSC EPFO Exam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/industrial-relations-and-labour-laws-notes-upsc-epfo-eo\/\">Industrial Relations &amp; Labour Laws Notes for UPSC EPFO 2026, Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-industrial-relations-social-security-preparation-strategy\/\">UPSC EPFO APFC Industrial Relations &amp; Social Security Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-epfo-labour-codes\/\">UPSC EPFO 4 Labour Codes: What Exactly Should You Study?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Governance and Constitution of India section is an important part of the UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 syllabus. 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