• Comprehension of given passages
• Precis Writing
• Vocabulary and Usage
• Short Essay
• Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa

The goal of the paper is to examine the candidates' ability to read and comprehend major discursive writing, as well as their ability to communicate effectively and correctly in both English and Indian languages.
The following is a general pattern of questions:-

• Comprehending the sections that have been presented to you
• Writing with precision
• Vocabulary and Usage
• A brief essay

Candidates will have to prepare an essay on a specified subject. To be written in the candidate's preferred media or language. They will be asked to stay focused on the essay's topic, logically organize their thoughts, and write clearly. The effective and precise expression will be rewarded.

• From ancient to present times, Indian culture will cover the most important parts of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture.
• Significant events, characters, and topics in modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present.
• The many stages of the Freedom Struggle, as well as significant contributors/contributions from various sections of the country.
• The country's post-independence consolidation and reorganization.
• The industrial revolution, international wars, redrawing of state boundaries, cocolonization-decolonization, political theories such as communism, capitalism, and socialism, and their forms and consequences on society will all be covered in world history.
• Indian Society's Highlights, India's Diversity Women's roles, and orgaorganisationorganisationpulation, as well as related concerns like poverty and development, urban urbanisation urbanisation eir challenges, and solutions.
• globalization
• Society in India Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, and secularism are all concepts that have been discussed recently.
• Physical characteristics of the world's physical geography: Factors influencing the placement of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various areas of the globe (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); distribution of significant natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) (including India).

• Historical foundations, history, characteristics, amendments, major clauses, and fundamental structure of the Indian Constitution.
• Functions and obligations of the Union and States, as well as concerns and challenges related to the federal framework, devolution of authorities and money to local levels, and obstacles therein.
• Conflict resolution techniques and institutions are hampered by the separation of powers between distinct entities.
• The Indian constitutional system is compared to those of other countries. Structure, operation, the conduct of business, authorities, and privileges, and issues that arise in Parliament and State Legislatures.
• The Executive and Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government's structure, organization, and operation; pressure organizations and formal/informal associations, and their involvement in the Polity.
• Characteristics of the Appointment under the Representation of the People Act.
• Various Constitutional Bodies' constitutional offices, powers, tasks, and responsibilities Various quasi-judicial, statutory, and regulatory bodies
• Issues emerging from the creation and execution of government policies and interventions for development in diverse areas.
• The involvement of NGOs, SHGs, diverse groups and organizations, funders, charities, institutions, and other players in development processes and the development industry
• Welfare initiatives implemented by the Centre and States for vulnerable sectors of the population, as well as the effectiveness of these schemes; processes, laws, institutions, and bodies established for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Issues about the growth and administration of the social sector/health, education, and human resources services Poverty and hunger-related issues.
• Citizens' charters, transparency and accountability, and institutional and other measurements are all important components of governance, transparency, and accountability. E-governance applications, models, successes, and limits are all important aspects of governance, transparency, and accountability.
• In a democracy, what is the role of the civil service? India and its Surrounding Areas neighborhood actions Groupings and agreements involving India and/or influencing India's interests at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.
• The impact of established and developing country policies and politics on India's interests, as well as the Indian diaspora.
• The organization and mandate of important international institutions and agencies.

• Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management are all topics that need to be addressed.
• The Indian Economy includes concerns connected to planning, mobilization resources, growth, development, and employment.
• The growth that is inclusive and the difficulties that arise as a result.
• Budgeting by the government.
• Major crops, cropping patterns in different sections of the nation, various types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transportation, and marketing of agricultural output, and related challenges and limits; e-technology in the help of farmers.
• Direct and indirect agriculture subsidies, as well as minimum support prices.
• Objectives, functioning, limits, and redesigning of the Public Distribution System;
• Concerns of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; animal-rearing economics.
• The extent and significance of the food processing and allied sectors in India, as well as their location, upstream and downstream requirements, and supply chain management, are all discussed.
• India's land reforms.
• The economy, changes in industrial policy, and their influence on industrial growth are all outcomes of liberalization.
• Infrastructure includes energy, ports, roads, airports, and railways, among other things. Models of investment
• Developments in science and technology, as well as their applications and impacts in everyday life.
• Indian achievements in science and technology; technology indigenization and development of new technologies IT, Space, Computers, robots, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and concerns connected to intellectual property rights are all areas where awareness is needed.
• Conservation, pollution, and destruction of the environment, as well as environmental impact assessment.
• Management of disasters and disasters
• Relationships between progress and extremism's expansion.
• External state and non-state actors have a role in posing threats to internal security.
• Internal security threats posed by communication networks, the role of the media and social networking sites in internal security threats, the fundamentals of cyber security, and money laundering and prevention.
• Border security concerns and their management.
• The linkage between organized crime and terrorism.
• The mandates of various security units and agencies.

• This exam will feature questions designed to assess the candidates' views and approaches to problems of integrity, public probity, and his problem-solving approach to a variety of challenges and conflicts he may confront in interacting with society.
• To identify these features, questions may employ a case study technique.
• The following major topics will be discussed. Ethics and Human Interaction: Ethics in Human Actions: Essence, Determinants, and Consequences; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics in Private and Public Relationships
• Human Values - lessons from great leaders, reformers, and administrators' lives and teachings; the importance of family, community, and educational institutions in instilling values.
• Attitude: its meaning, structure, and function; its impact on cognition and behavior; political and social attitudes; and social influence and persuasion
• Integrity, impartiality, nonpartisanship, objectivity, devotion to public service, empathy, tolerance, and sympathy for the weaker sections are all essential qualities for civil service.
• Concepts of emotional intelligence and its applications in administration and governance.
• Moral scholars and philosophers from India and throughout the world have contributed. 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