Civil Service (General Studies)
by A.A.Shah's IAS InstituteMumbai, Navi Mumbai |
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| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | 1. Minimum Educational Qualifications : 2. Age limit: 3. Number of attempts allowed: |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Mains (Written):
- Only those candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination in the year will be eligible for admission to the Main Examination of that year provided they are otherwise eligible for admission to the Main Examination.
- Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted to the various Services keeping in view their ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the various Services and Posts.
- Mains (Written Examination) are held during the month of November/December.
Mains Written Examination:
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Compulsory Papers |
(Papers to be counted for merit) |
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Paper A |
Indian Language (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution) (Matriculation or equivalent standard) |
300 Marks |
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Paper B |
English (Matriculation or equivalent standard) |
300 Marks |
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Compulsory Papers |
(Papers to be counted for merit) |
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Paper-I |
Essay |
250 Marks |
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Paper-II |
General Studies–I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) |
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Paper-III |
General Studies –II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) |
250Marks |
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Paper-IV |
General Studies –III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) |
250 Marks |
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Paper-V |
General Studies –IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) |
250 Marks |
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Paper-VI |
Optional Subject – Paper 1 |
250 Marks |
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Paper-VII |
Optional Subject – Paper 2 |
250 Marks |
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Sub Total (Written test) |
1750 Marks |
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list given below;
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Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce and Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Geography |
Geology History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Philosophy Physics Political Science and International Relations Psychology |
Public Administration Sociology Statistics Zoology Literature of any one of the following languages : Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English |
Note 1: The question papers will be of conventional (essay) type.
Note 2: Evaluation of the papers, namely, ‘Essay’, ‘General Studies’ and Optional Subject of all the candidates would be done simultaneously along with evaluation of their qualifying papers on ‘Indian Languages’ and ‘English’ but the papers on ‘Essay’, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance of who attain such minimum standard as may be fixed by Commission at their discretion for the qualifying papers on ‘Indian Language’ and ‘English.
Note 3: If a candidate’s handwriting is not easily legible, a deduction will be made on this account from the total marks otherwise accruing to him.
Note 4: Marks will not be allotted for mere superficial knowledge.
Note 5: Credit will be given for orderly, effective, and exact expression combined with due economy of words in all subjects of the examination.
SYLLABUS
The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers (Paper II to Paper V) will be 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 a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant 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.
The scope of the syllabus for optional subject papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) for the examination is 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’ degree.
Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows:-
PAPER-I
Essay: Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.
PAPER-II
General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
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Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
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Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues
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The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.
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Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
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Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
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Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
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Effects of globalization on Indian society
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Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
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Salient features of world’s physical geography.
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Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
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Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
PAPER-III
General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
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Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
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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.
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Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
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Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
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Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
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Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
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Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
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Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
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Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
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Role of civil services in a democracy.
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India and its neighborhood- relations.
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Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
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Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
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Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
PAPER-IV
General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
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Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
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Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
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Government Budgeting.
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Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
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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; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
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Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
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Land reforms in India.
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Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
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Investment models.
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Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
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Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
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Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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Disaster and disaster management.
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Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
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Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
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Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
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Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
PAPER-V
General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.
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Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
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Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weakersections.
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Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
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Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns 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 values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
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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 Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
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Case Studies on above issues.
PAPER-VI & PAPER VII
Optional Subject Papers I & II
Candidates may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given.
However, if a candidate has graduated in any of the literatures of languages indicated in Group-2 , with the literature as the main subject, then the candidate can also opt for that particular literature subject as an optional subject.
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
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Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce and Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Geography |
Geology History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Philosophy Physics Political Science and International Relations Psychology |
Public Administration Sociology Statistics Zoology Literature of any one of the following languages : Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English |
Lectures with Study materials and Test Series
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(6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
5 Months |
Dadar East, Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Sat |
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Dadar East, Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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Fort, Mumbai (Head Office) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Sat |
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Fort, Mumbai (Head Office) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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Thane, Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) Sat |
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Thane, Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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Nerul East, Navi Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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(9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Sat |
5 Months |
Nerul East, Navi Mumbai (Branch) | Commencement Date: June 2013 Duration:June 2013 t... more | Price On Request |
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Mumbai, Dadar East (Branch):- 221, Gohartaj Dr. B. A. Rd., Hindmata Dadar East, Mumbai - 400 014, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Thane (Branch):- Paranjpe Udhyog Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Above Khandelwal Sweets Opp Shiv Sagar Restaurant, Station Road Thane, Mumbai - 400 601, Maharashtra, India
Navi Mumbai, Nerul East (Branch):- B-112, Nerul Station Complex Nerul East, Navi Mumbai - 400 706, Maharashtra, India
A.A.Shah's IAS Institute
A. A. Shah’s IAS Institute is an institute dedicated to IAS aspirants in Mumbai. We have branches located at Fort, Dadar, Thane, Nerul & Powai near IIT B
