Mains Test Series

CSE 2025

Under the Expert Guidance of Sriram Sir

Overview Syllabus Faculty Fees

Preliminary

Paper I

Checkmark in Progress Circle Current events of national and international importance

Checkmark in Progress Circle History of India and Indian National Movement

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc

Checkmark in Progress Circle Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc

Checkmark in Progress Circle General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization

Checkmark in Progress Circle General Science

Paper II

Checkmark in Progress Circle Comprehension

Checkmark in Progress Circle Interpersonal skills including communication skills

Checkmark in Progress Circle Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Checkmark in Progress Circle Decision making and problem solving

Checkmark in Progress Circle General mental ability

Checkmark in Progress Circle Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)

Main

General Studies-I

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Checkmark in Progress Circle Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the presentsignificant events, personalities, issues

Checkmark in Progress Circle The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country

Checkmark in Progress Circle Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Checkmark in Progress Circle Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies

Checkmark in Progress Circle Effects of globalization on Indian society

Checkmark in Progress Circle Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism

Checkmark in Progress Circle Salient features of world’s physical geography

Checkmark in Progress Circle Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)

Checkmark in Progress Circle Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes

General Studies-II

Checkmark in Progress Circle Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

Checkmark in Progress Circle Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

Checkmark in Progress Circle Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these

Checkmark in Progress Circle Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and

Checkmark in Progress Circle Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

Checkmark in Progress Circle Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act

Checkmark in Progress Circle Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

Checkmark in Progress Circle Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

Checkmark in Progress Circle Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

Checkmark in Progress Circle Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources

Checkmark in Progress Circle Issues relating to poverty and hunger

Checkmark in Progress Circle Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance - applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures

Checkmark in Progress Circle Role of civil services in a democracy

Checkmark in Progress Circle India and its neighborhood- relations

Checkmark in Progress Circle Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

Checkmark in Progress Circle Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora

Checkmark in Progress Circle Important International institutions, agencies and fora - their structure, mandate

General Studies-III

Checkmark in Progress Circle Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management

Checkmark in Progress Circle Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

Checkmark in Progress Circle Inclusive growth and issues arising from it

Checkmark in Progress Circle Government Budgeting

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management

Checkmark in Progress Circle Land reforms in India

Checkmark in Progress Circle Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

Checkmark in Progress Circle Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models

Checkmark in Progress Circle Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life

Checkmark in Progress Circle Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology

Checkmark in Progress Circle Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights

Checkmark in Progress Circle Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

Checkmark in Progress Circle Disaster and disaster management

Checkmark in Progress Circle Linkages between development and spread of extremism

Checkmark in Progress Circle Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Checkmark in Progress Circle Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

General Studies-IV

Checkmark in Progress Circle Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects

Checkmark in Progress Circle The following broad areas will be covered

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion

Checkmark in Progress Circle Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections

Checkmark in Progress Circle Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance

Checkmark in Progress Circle Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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

Checkmark in Progress Circle 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. Case Studies on above issues