Download the Mains syllabus to know the Mains has 9 papers. Among them, 7 papers are Merit-Based which are Paper-1, Paper-2, Paper-3, Paper-4, Paper-5, Paper-6, and Paper-7 and 2 papers which are Paper- A and Paper- B are Qualifying-Based.

Paper-A

In this paper, candidates have to choose any one Indian Language which is included in the 8th section of the Constitution.

Paper- B

This paper is for the English Language test.

Paper-1

This paper included Essay Writing. Candidates are needed to compose essays on numerous topics. They will be predicted to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their views in an orderly manner and to write concisely. The marks will be given for compelling and precise articulation.

Paper-2

This paper consists of the syllabus of General Studies-I.

History

It includes Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, World History, Indian Heritage and Culture, Post-Independence India.

Geography

It has Fundamental Physical Geography, Fundamental Human Geography, Indian Physical Geography, and Indian Human Geography.

Society

It includes Salient Features of Indian Society,

Population, Social Empowerment, Poverty and Development, Urbanisation, Globalization, Communalism Regionalism and Secularism.

Paper-3

It includes the syllabus of  General Studies-II

Indian Governance

It has the topic of Important Aspects of Governance, Role Of Civil Services, Government Policies & Development Processes, Vulnerable Sections.

Indian Polity

It includes Indian Constitution, Legislature, Executive, Judiciary,  Statutory and Non-Statutory Bodies, Pressure Groups and Associations.

International Relations

It consists of India and Its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Relations and Agreements, Indian Diaspora, and Important International Institutions.

Paper-4

It includes the syllabus of  General Studies-III

Indian Economy

It has topics like Government Budgeting and Planning, Banking, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, Inclusive Growth and Employment, Investment, Development of Industries, Infrastructure

Agriculture

It contains Major Crops and Irrigation Systems, Agricultural Industries and Marketing, Government Schemes and Their Impact, Technology in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Land Reforms in India; Science & Technology- Basic Science, Applications in Everyday Life, Achievements of Indian Science and Tech, Intellectual Property Rights, Emerging Technologies

Environment

It included Vegetation and Wildlife Conservation, Environment Pollution, Disaster Management, Environment Impact Assessment

Internal Security

It consists of Terrorism, Extremism and Organized Crime, Border Security, External State and Non-State Actors, Cyber Security, and Security Forces of India.

Paper-5

It includes the syllabus of General Studies-IV

It has Ethics & Human Interface Indian Economy, Attitude, Aptitude For Civil Services, Emotional Intelligence, Moral Thinkers & Philosophers, Civil Service Values, Ethical Issues in International Relations, Corporate Governance, Probity in Governance, and Case Study on the above Issues.

Paper-6

It consists of an Optional Subject which is a part of Paper 1.

Paper-7

It consists of an  Optional Subject which is a part of Paper 2.