UPSC 2026 Syllabus Breakdown
Complete subject-wise syllabus for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2026. Click on any subject to see detailed chapters.
History & Culture
GS Paper I
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Heritage & Culture |
| 2 | Ancient & Medieval Indian History |
| 3 | Modern Indian History (1757–1947) |
| 4 | Indian National Movement |
| 5 | World History (18th–20th Century) |
| 6 | Indian & World Geography |
| 7 | Indian Society & Social Issues |
| 8 | Role of Women & Urbanisation |
Polity & Governance
GS Paper II
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Constitution & Polity |
| 2 | Fundamental Rights & DPSPs |
| 3 | Union, State & Local Governments |
| 4 | Parliament & State Legislatures |
| 5 | Executive, Judiciary & Constitutional Bodies |
| 6 | Governance, Transparency & e-Governance |
| 7 | Social Justice & Welfare Schemes |
| 8 | International Relations & Foreign Policy |
Economy & Environment
GS Paper III
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Economy & Planning |
| 2 | Agriculture, Food Security & Land Reforms |
| 3 | Industry, Infrastructure & Investment |
| 4 | Science & Technology Developments |
| 5 | Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity |
| 6 | Disaster Management |
| 7 | Internal Security & Extremism |
| 8 | Cybersecurity & Space Technology |
Ethics & Integrity
GS Paper IV
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ethics & Human Interface |
| 2 | Attitude & Foundational Values |
| 3 | Emotional Intelligence |
| 4 | Contributions of Moral Thinkers |
| 5 | Public / Civil Service Values & Ethics |
| 6 | Probity in Governance & RTI |
| 7 | Corporate Governance |
| 8 | Case Studies in Ethics |
CSAT Aptitude
Prelims Paper II
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehension & Reading Skills |
| 2 | Interpersonal & Communication Skills |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability |
| 4 | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
| 5 | General Mental Ability |
| 6 | Basic Numeracy (Class X Level) |
| 7 | Data Interpretation & Sufficiency |
| 8 | English Language Comprehension |
Essay & Current Affairs
Mains Essay Paper
| Sr. | Chapters |
|---|---|
| 1 | National Current Affairs |
| 2 | International Affairs & Geopolitics |
| 3 | Socio-Economic Issues |
| 4 | Science, Tech & Innovation |
| 5 | Government Schemes & Policies |
| 6 | Awards, Reports & Rankings |
| 7 | Personalities & Social Movements |
| 8 | Essay Writing (Philosophical & Analytical) |