SECTION Ill; SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION Note: Candidates are advised to go through the Syllabus published in this Section for the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination, aa periodic revision of syllabus has been done in several subjects. Part A—Preliminary Examination Paper I - (200 marlea} Duration: Two hours ® Current events of national and international importance. © History of India and Indian National Movement. + Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to app! 31 + Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, ete, * Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. + General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do nat require subject specialization. * General Science. Paper II-(200 marks) Duration : Two hours © Comprehension; * Interpersonal skills including communication skills; © Logical reasoning and analytical ability; * Decision making and problem solving: * General mental ability; * Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data ncy etc. — Class X level interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data suffi Note 1: Paper-Il of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33% Note 2: The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type. Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination. © scanned with OKEN ScannerQUALIFYING PAPERS ON INDIAN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH ‘The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, ‘Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 2 and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concemed. ‘The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows : {) Comprehension of given passages, (i) Precis Writing. (iii) Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays, Indian Languages :— (i) comprehension of given passages. Gi) Precis Writing. ii), Usage and Vocabulary. (iv) Short Essays, (v) Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa, Note 1: The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking, Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved). © scanned with OKEN ScannerPAPER-I Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. 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. © scanned with OKEN ScannerPAPER-II General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. + Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. * Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. + The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. * Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. * 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, + Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. * Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. * Effects of globalization on Indian society. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 33 * Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. © Salient features of world’s physical geography. + 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). * 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. © scanned with OKEN ScannerPAPER-IIL General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. ‘+ Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significat and basic structure. provisions ‘+ Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up te local levels and challenges therein. ‘+ Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. ‘+ Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. ‘+ Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. ‘+ 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. ‘+ Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. ‘+ Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. + Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies, ‘+ Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. ‘+ Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. ‘+ 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. ‘+ Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. ‘+ Issues relating to poverty and hunger. ‘+ Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, ¢-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women eandidates are encouraged to apply. 34 and other measures. ‘+ Role of civil services in a democracy. ‘+ India and its neighborhood- relations. ‘+ Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests, ‘Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interest: diaspora, Indian ‘+ Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. © scanned with OKEN ScannerPAPER-IV General Studies-II: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management * Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. + Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. + Government Budgeting. ‘+ 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. + 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. ‘+ Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. ‘+ Land reforms in India. ‘+ Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. + Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models. + Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday li * Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. ‘+ Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. * Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. * Disaster and disaster management. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. 35 ‘+ Linkages between development and spread of extremism. ‘+ Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. + 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. ‘* Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism. ‘* Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. © scanned with OKEN Scanner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 : ¢ 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. ¢ Attitude: content, structure, functio: political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. ; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and * 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. + Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. * Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. * 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. + 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. © scanned with OKEN ScannerSANSKRIT PAPERI ‘There will be three questions as indicated in the Question Paper which must be answered in Sanskrit. The Remaining questions must be answered either in Sanskrit or in the medium of examination opted by the candidate. Section A 1, Significant features of the grammar, with particular stress on Sanjna, Sandhi, Karaka, Samasa, Kartari ‘and Karmani_ vacyas (voice usages) {to be answered in Sanskrit). 2. (a) Main characteristics of Vedic Sanskrit language (b} Prominent feature of classical Sanskrit language (6) Contribution of Sanskrit to linguistic studies 3, General Knowledge of -— (a) Literary history of Sanskrit, (0) Principal trends of literary criticism (@) Ramayana (@) Mahabharata (e)_ The origin and development of literary geners of : Mahakavya Rupaka (drama) Katha Akchyayika, Campu Khandakavya Muktaka Kavya. Section B 4, Essential of Indian Culture with stress on : (a) Purusarthas (0) Samskaras (¢) Varnasramavyavastha (4) Arts and fine arts (e) Technical Sciences, 5. Trends of Indian Philosophy (@) Mimanss (b) Vedanta fe) Nyaya () Vaisesika (e) Sankhya (0 Yor Government strives to have a workforce which reflets gender balance and women candidates arc encouraged to apply. m2 (e) Baudéha (h) Jaina (0 Carvaka 6. Short Essay (in Sanskrit) 7. Unseen passage with the questions (to be answered in Sanskrit). © scanned with OKEN Scanner‘PAPERAT (Quentin from Group 4 isto be answered in Sanskrit only. Questions from Groups 1, 2 and 3 are to be ‘answered ether in Sanslit orn the medium opted by the candidate ‘Section A General study of the following eroups — Group 1 (a) Raghuvamsam—Kalidesa b)— Kumarasambhnvam—Kalidasa (© Késtarjuniyam—Bharav (2) Sisupaiavacham—Magha (6) Naisadhiyacertam—Seiharse 1 adambari—Banabhatta |e) Dasakumaracartiam—Dandin [hy Sivaraiyodayam—S.8. Varnekar Group 2 (olisteasyopanisad () Bhngavadgia (@)— Sundarakanda of Vaimi'e Ramayan (2) Arthasastr of Kaiya Group 3 (alSeapanavasavadattam—Bhase (©) Abhijnanasakuntalam— Kalidasa (©) Mricchakatikam—Sudraka (@)— Mudraraksasam—Visakhadatta ©) Utareramscartam—Dhavbhth © Raxnavali—Seiharsty (@)—_Venisamharam—Bhattanarayana, rdhana, Group 4 ‘Short notes in Sanskit on the folowing — (9) Meghedutem—Katidasa (©) Nhisatakam—Bharerhas (9 Pancatantra— (8) Rajatarangini—Kathana (©) Hareacartam-—Banabhatta ‘Goverment stives to have a workforce which eles ender balance and wormen candies re encouraged 0p )—Amarukasatokam—Amaruka (8) Ghagovindam—Jayadeva. Section: ‘This section wil require frat hand reading ofthe following selected texts — (Questions from Groups 1 & 2 ae to be snmrered in Sanskrit only) Questions fom Groups Sand 4 are to be answered either in Sunset ‘orn the Medium opted by the candidate Group 1 {alRaghuvamsam—Cantol, Verses Ito 10 (0) Kumarasambhavam—Cant 1, Verses! to 10, (© Kiratarjuniyaue—Canto, Verses Ito 10, Group 2 (ollswvasyopanisad—Verseo—1, 2,4, 6,7, 15 and 18 (0) Bhagavatgita Chapter Verees13 to 25 (@ Sundarakandam of Valmiki CantolS, Verses 1S to 30 (Geetn Press Edion) Group 3 (e)Meghadutam—Veroes 1 to 10 () —Niisatakam—Verses 1 to 10 (Bated by D.D. Kosambi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Publication) (6) Kadambari—Sukanasopadeea (oy) Group 4 (e)Svapnavasavadattam Aet VI (8) Abijansalauntalam Act IV Verses 15 1 30 (LR: Kale Edition) (6) Utararamacaritam Act | Verses 3110.47 (MLR. Kale Edin). © scanned with OKEN Scanner