Here is a general overview of the CSAT syllabus.
CSAT Syllabus:
- Comprehension Skills:
- Comprehension passages and questions based on the passages.
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills:
- Communication skills, effective communication, and understanding the basics of language.
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability:
- Number series, coding-decoding, syllogism, analogies, Venn diagrams, blood relations, direction sense, data interpretation, etc.
- Decision Making and Problem Solving:
- Decision-making and problem-solving questions to assess the candidate’s ability to analyze situations and make sound judgments.
- General Mental Ability:
- Basic numerical and quantitative skills, like high school mathematics (up to Class X level).
- Basic Numeracy (Class X level):
- Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.
- Data Interpretation (Class X level):
- Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency questions.
- English Language Comprehension Skills (Class X level):
- Understanding and analyzing passages, English grammar, antonyms, synonyms, etc.
It’s important to note that the CSAT is a qualifying paper with a minimum qualifying mark fixed at 33%. The marks obtained in the CSAT are not counted for the overall ranking, but it is necessary to score the minimum qualifying marks to have the Paper-1 (General Studies) evaluated.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for any updates or changes in the syllabus. Additionally, referring to past years’ question papers and practicing mock tests can be helpful in preparing for the CSAT.
