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UPSC CSE Syllabus

UPSC Civil Services Examination. The full UPSC CSE syllabus: 6 subjects, 18 chapters and 56 topics, with 311 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
18Chapters
56Topics
311Flashcards

UPSC CSE subjects

UPSC CSE has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Indian Polity and Governance

3 chapters · 11 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Constitution of India · 4 topics
  2. System of Governance · 4 topics
  3. Center-State Relations · 3 topics

Indian and World Geography

3 chapters · 11 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Physical Geography · 4 topics
  2. Indian Geography · 4 topics
  3. World Geography · 3 topics

Indian Economy

3 chapters · 9 topics · 54 flashcards

  1. Economic Planning in India · 3 topics
  2. Agriculture and Rural Development · 3 topics
  3. Banking and Finance · 3 topics

Science and Technology

3 chapters · 9 topics · 56 flashcards

  1. Basics of Science and Technology · 3 topics
  2. Energy · 3 topics
  3. Computer and IT · 3 topics

History of India

3 chapters · 9 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Ancient India · 3 topics
  2. Medieval India · 3 topics
  3. Modern India · 3 topics

Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

3 chapters · 7 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Ethics and Human Interface · 2 topics
  2. Attitude · 2 topics
  3. Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service · 3 topics

UPSC CSE flashcards

311 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

UPSC CSE syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the UPSC CSE syllabus?

UPSC CSE covers 6 subjects: Indian Polity and Governance, Indian and World Geography, Indian Economy, Science and Technology, History of India and Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.

How many chapters and topics are in the UPSC CSE syllabus?

18 chapters and 56 topics, across 6 subjects. Indian Polity and Governance is the largest subject, with 11 topics in 3 chapters.

Are there UPSC CSE flashcards?

Yes — 311 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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