UPSC CSE Syllabus Tracker

Prehistoric & Indus Valley

Ancient India

Vedic Period

Ancient India

Mahajanapadas & Magadha

Ancient India

Mauryan Empire

Ancient India

Post-Mauryan (Sunga/Satavahana/Kushan)

Ancient India

Gupta & Post-Gupta

Ancient India

Early Medieval (Rashtrakuta/Pala/Chola)

Ancient India

Delhi Sultanate – Slave/Khilji/Tughlaq/Sayyid/Lodi

Medieval India

Vijayanagara & Bahmani

Medieval India

Mughal Empire – Babur to Aurangzeb

Medieval India

Bhakti & Sufi Movements

Medieval India

Maratha Confederacy

Medieval India

Sikh Empire

Medieval India

Decline of Mughals

Medieval India

British Expansion – Carnatic/Bengal/Mysore/Maratha/Sikh

Modern India & National Movement

Economic Impact – Drain/Land Revenue/Deindustrialisation

Modern India & National Movement

1857 Revolt – Causes/Spread/Nature

Modern India & National Movement

Socio-Religious Reforms – Brahmo/Arya/Ramakrishna

Modern India & National Movement

INC – Moderate/Extremist/Revolutionary Phase

Modern India & National Movement

Gandhian Phase – Non-Cooperation/CDM/Quit India

Modern India & National Movement

Partition & Independence

Modern India & National Movement

Post-Independence Consolidation

Modern India & National Movement

Temple Architecture – Nagara/Dravidian/Vesara

Art, Culture & Architecture

Cave & Rock-cut Architecture

Art, Culture & Architecture

School of Painting

Art, Culture & Architecture

Music – Hindustani/Carnatic/Folk

Art, Culture & Architecture

Dance & Theatre Forms

Art, Culture & Architecture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Art, Culture & Architecture

Geomorphology – Earth Structure/Plate Tectonics/Volcanism

Physical Geography

Climatology – Atmosphere/Weather/Climate Types

Physical Geography

Oceanography – Currents/Tides/Ocean Relief

Physical Geography

Biogeography – Biomes/Soils/Vegetation

Physical Geography

Physiographic Divisions – Himalayas/Plains/Peninsula/Coasts/Islands

Indian Geography

River Systems – Himalayan/Peninsular

Indian Geography

Indian Monsoon & Climate

Indian Geography

Agriculture – Cropping/Green Revolution/Agri Reforms

Indian Geography

Mineral & Energy Resources

Indian Geography

Transport & Trade Routes

Indian Geography

Continents – Physical/Political Overview

World Geography

World Climate & Biomes

World Geography

Resources & Industries

World Geography

Population & Migration

World Geography

Geopolitical Regions

World Geography

Historical Background – Acts 1773-1935

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

Constituent Assembly & Debates

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

Preamble & Basic Structure

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

Citizenship & FRs Art 12-35

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

DPSP & Fundamental Duties

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

Amendment Procedure & Landmark Amendments

Indian Constitution – Evolution & Philosophy

President – Election/Powers/Impeachment

Union & State Executive

PM & Council of Ministers

Union & State Executive

Governor & CM

Union & State Executive

Parliament – RS/LS/Committees/Proceedings

Union & State Executive

State Legislature

Union & State Executive

Supreme Court & High Courts – Powers/Jurisdiction

Union & State Executive

Centre-State Relations – Legislative/Admin/Financial

Federalism & Local Govt

Inter-State Council & Zonal Councils

Federalism & Local Govt

Panchayati Raj – 73rd Amendment

Federalism & Local Govt

Municipalities – 74th Amendment

Federalism & Local Govt

Language Policy

Federalism & Local Govt

E-governance & Digital India

Governance & Social Justice

Citizens Charters & RTI

Governance & Social Justice

Lokpal & Lokayukta

Governance & Social Justice

Welfare Schemes – Education/Health/Nutrition

Governance & Social Justice

Social Justice – SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Women/Children

Governance & Social Justice

NGOs & Civil Society

Governance & Social Justice

India Foreign Policy – Basics

International Relations

Neighbours – Pak/China/Bangla/Nepal/Sri Lanka/Myanmar

International Relations

Major Powers – US/Russia/EU/Japan/Australia

International Relations

Multilateral – UN/IMF/WB/WTO/G20/SCO/BRICS

International Relations

Security – Nuclear/CTBT/India & Terrorism

International Relations

Global Commons – Arctic/Oceans/Cyberspace

International Relations

National Income – GDP/GNP/Inflation

Indian Economy – Macro

Budget – Receipts/Expenditure/Deficit

Indian Economy – Macro

Banking – RBI/NBFCs/Fintech

Indian Economy – Macro

Monetary & Fiscal Policy

Indian Economy – Macro

Financial Markets – Capital/Money/Insurance

Indian Economy – Macro

Agriculture – MSP/PM-KISAN/Fertiliser/Livestock

Indian Economy – Sectors

Industry – IPR/Startups/SEZs/PLI

Indian Economy – Sectors

Infrastructure – Energy/Transport/Telecom/PPP

Indian Economy – Sectors

External Sector – BoP/FDI/FEMA/EXIM

Indian Economy – Sectors

Space – ISRO/Gaganyaan/Missions

Science & Technology

Defence – DRDO/Missiles/Naval

Science & Technology

Biotech – GM/CRISPR/Stem Cell

Science & Technology

Nanotech & Materials

Science & Technology

AI/Blockchain/Cybersecurity

Science & Technology

Nuclear Energy – Thorium/Reactors

Science & Technology

Ecology – Ecosystems/Food Chain/Biogeochemical

Environment & Ecology

Biodiversity – Hotspots/National Parks/Conservation

Environment & Ecology

Climate Change – IPCC/COP/Net Zero

Environment & Ecology

Pollution – Air/Water/Soil/Noise/Action Plans

Environment & Ecology

Environmental Governance – Acts/EPCA/NGT

Environment & Ecology

Disaster – Types/Cycle/Mitigation/NDMA

Disaster Management & Internal Security

Internal Security – Naxalism/Insurgency/JeM

Disaster Management & Internal Security

Border Management

Disaster Management & Internal Security

Cyber Security – Threats/Mechanisms

Disaster Management & Internal Security

Homeland Security – Police/Intelligence Reforms

Disaster Management & Internal Security

Virtue Ethics – Aristotle/Plato

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Deontology – Kant

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Utilitarianism – Bentham/Mill

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Justice – Rawls/Nozick

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Rights & Duties

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Ethical Relativism vs Universalism

Ethical Theories & Concepts

Integrity & Honesty

Values in Public Administration

Empathy & Compassion

Values in Public Administration

Objectivity & Impartiality

Values in Public Administration

Tolerance & Respect for Diversity

Values in Public Administration

Courage & Leadership

Values in Public Administration

Admin Ethics – 7th CPC Recommendations

Ethical Dilemmas & Case Studies

Conflict of Interest

Ethical Dilemmas & Case Studies

Whistleblowing

Ethical Dilemmas & Case Studies

Probity in Governance – Corruption/Bribery

Ethical Dilemmas & Case Studies

Code of Conduct for Ministers/Civil Servants

Ethical Dilemmas & Case Studies

EI – Goleman Model

Emotional Intelligence & Attitude

EI for Administrators

Emotional Intelligence & Attitude

Attitude Formation & Change

Emotional Intelligence & Attitude

Moral & Political Attitudes

Emotional Intelligence & Attitude

Social Influence & Persuasion

Emotional Intelligence & Attitude

Literary/Scientific/Philosophical Passages

Reading Comprehension

Inference & Factual

Reading Comprehension

Critical Reading

Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary in Context

Reading Comprehension

Seating – Linear/Circular

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Syllogisms & Venn

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Data Sufficiency

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Blood Relations & Direction

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Coding-Decoding

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Puzzles – Scheduling/Grouping

Logical Reasoning & Analytical

Number System & Arithmetic

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Algebra & Geometry

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Mensuration & Trigonometry

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

DI – Tables/Bar/Line/Pie

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Caselet DI

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency in Quant

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation