IPS Mains Exam Syllabus

The Main Examination (Mains) of the Indian Police Service (IPS) exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consists of nine papers. Here’s the syllabus for each paper:

1. Paper A: Indian Language (Qualifying):
   • Comprehension of given passages.
   • Precis Writing.
   • Usage and vocabulary.
   • Short Essays.
   • Translation from English to the Indian language and vice versa.
2. Paper B: English (Qualifying):
   • Comprehension of given passages.
   • Precis Writing.
   • Usage and vocabulary.
   • Short Essays.
3. Essay:
   • Candidates are required to write essays on multiple topics provided by UPSC.
   • Topics may cover a wide range of issues from current affairs, socio-economic challenges, governance, ethics, etc.
4. General Studies I:
   • Indian Heritage and Culture: Indian art, literature, architecture, ancient history, etc.
   • History: Modern Indian history, freedom struggle, world history, etc.
   • Geography: Salient features of Indian geography, world geography, etc.
5. General Studies II:
   • Governance: Indian polity, constitution, public policy, rights issues, etc.
   • International Relations: India’s relations with its neighbors and the world, international institutions, etc.
   • Social Justice: Social inclusion, poverty, empowerment, vulnerable sections of the society, etc.
6. General Studies III:
   • Technology: Science and technology, developments, applications, etc.
   • Economic Development: Indian economy, economic reforms, sustainable development, etc.
   • Biodiversity and Environment: Environmental ecology, biodiversity, climate change, conservation efforts, etc.
   • Security and Disaster Management: National security issues, disaster management, internal security challenges, etc.
7. General Studies IV:
   • Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude: Ethics and human interface, attitude, emotional intelligence, contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers, etc.
   • Case Studies: Analysis of case studies related to ethics and values.
8. Optional Subject Paper I:
   • Candidates need to choose one optional subject from the list provided by UPSC.
   • The syllabus for optional subjects varies depending on the subject chosen by the candidate.
9. Optional Subject Paper II:
   • Continuation of Optional Subject Paper I.

Candidates should refer to the official UPSC notification for the specific year of examination for any updates or changes in the syllabus. It’s important to thoroughly understand the syllabus for each paper and prepare accordingly to perform well in the Main Examination.