CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Prelims & Mains Subject wise Syllabus

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) State Service Exam, often known as the CGPSC State Service Exam, is a state-level exam conducted every year. The subjects, topics, and sections on which the CGPSC question paper will be based are listed in the CGPSC 2024 syllabus. The official notification is released at psc.cg.gov.in, the CGPSC syllabus 2024 is also available in the notification. Candidates must refer to the syllabus of CGPSC in order to properly prepare for CGPSC exam.

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1. CGPSC Syllabus 2024: Overview
2. CGPSC Exam Pattern 2024
3. CGPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024
4. CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2024
5. Best books for CGPSC 2024

The CGPSC syllabus 2024 for preliminary and main exams will be available separately.

The prelims exam questions for the CGPSC 2024 syllabus are based on General Studies (Paper 1) and Aptitude Test (Paper 2). The CGPSC exam 2024 syllabus consists of 7 regular subjects. Read the article to know more ad check the whole CGPSC syllabus 2024.

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CGPSC Syllabus 2024: Overview

To succeed in passing the CGPSC 2024, it is crucial to have a fundamental understanding of the CGPSC syllabus 2024. The CGPSC prelims test an aptitude and familiarity with general knowledge. The candidates undergo different tests such as subjects like General Studies, General Chhattisgarh knowledge, interpersonal skills, decision-making abilities, and many more. The number of stages in the exam of CGPSC is:

• Preliminary Exam

• Mains Exam

CGPSC Exam Pattern 2024

Check out the detailed exam pattern of CGPSC from the table below:

CGPSC Prelims 2024 Exam Pattern

CGPSC Mains Test Pattern 2024

CGPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024

CGPSC prelims exam is conducted for two papers - paper 1 and 2. The paper 1 of CGPSC prelims consists of General Studies and the paper 2 has questions from Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Candidates can check the CGPSC 2024 syllabus below:

CGPSC syllabus 2024 - Prelims Paper 1

CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

• Interpersonal skills including communication skills

• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)

• Decision making and problem-solving

• Logical reasoning and analytical ability

• General mental ability

• Knowledge of Hindi Language (Class X level)

• Knowledge of Chhattisgarhi Language. Knowledge of Hindi Language and Chhattisgarhi Language will be tested in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi Language only, without providing translation.

• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude)

• The difficulty level of questions related to this will be of class 10 level

• Data interpretation (data sufficiency, graphs, charts, tables, etc - Class 10 level)

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CGPSC Mains Syllabus 2024

In CGPSC Mains exam 2024, there are a total of 7 papers of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission. Each paper has descriptive-type questions evaluating candidate’s overall intellectual and comprehensive skills, depth of understanding of aspirants instead of assessing the memory. Candidates can check below for the topics covered in the CGPSC syllabus mains exam 2024.

CG PSC Syllabus - Mains Paper 1

The paper 1 of the CGPSC mains consists of 3 parts - General Hindi, General English and Chhattisgarhi Language. Below we have shared the syllabus of CGPSC 2024 for mains paper 1.

Part 1 (Bhaag 1) - General Hindi (Samanya Hindi)

Bhaasha - Bodh, Sankshipt Lekhan, Paryavachi evam vilom shabd, Samochrrit shabdon ke arth bhed, Vakhyansh ke liye ek sarthak shabd, Sandhi evam sandhi - vicched, Samasik padrachna evam smas-vigrah, Tatsam evam tatbhav shabd, shabd shuddhi, Vakya shiddhi, Upsarg evam Pratyay, Muhavarein evam lokoktiyaan (arth evam pryog), Patra lekhan. Hindi sahitya k itihas mein kaal vibhaajan evam naamkaran, Chhatisgarh ke sahitykar evam unki rachnayein. Apthit gadyaansh, Shabd yugm, Prarup lekhan, Vigyapan, Prapatra, Pristhankan, Adhisuchna, Tippani lekhan, Shashkiya, Ardhshaashkiye patra, Prativedan, Patrakarita, Anuvad (Hindi se Angrezi tatha Angrezi se Hindi)

Part 2 - General English

Re arrangement and Correction of Sentences, Comprehension, Precise Writing, Synonyms, Antonyms, Correction of Spellings, Filling the Blanks, Vocabulary and usage, Tenses, Prepositions, Idioms and Phrases, Active Voice and Passive voice, Parts of Speech, etc.

Part 3 (Bhaag 3) - Chhattisgarhi Bhasha

Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ka gyaan, Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ka vikas evam itihas, Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ka sahitya evam pramukh sahitykar, Chhattisgarhi ka vyakaran, shadb sadhan-sangya, Sarvnaam, Visheshan, Kriya, Vaachya, Avyay (Kriya Visheshan, Sambandh Bodhak, Vismayadi Bodhak) Kaarak, Kaal, Ling, Vachan, Shabd rachna ki vidhiyaan, Upsarg, Pratyay sandhi (a) Hindi mein sandhi, (b) Chhatisgarhi mein sandhi, Samas, Chhattisgarhi raajbhaasha aayog, Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ke vikas mein samachar patron, patrikaon, Aakashvaani va Cinema ki bhumika, Lokvyavhaar mein Chhattisgarhi, Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ka samamnya parichay - namkaran, Chhattisgarhi bhaasha ka parichay, Chhattisgarhi mein kriyaon mein vartman, Bhoot tatha poorna + apoorna vartman bhavishya kaal ke roop, kaal, likhna-kriya ke bhootkaal ke roop, poorna + apoorna bhootkaal, padhna-kriya ke bhavishykaal ke ropp, poorna+apoorna bhavishykaal, paad-tippani

CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Mains Paper 2

Part A - International and National Level Issues

Candidates will have to write 2 essays of 700-750 words. The marks will be 50.

Part B - Chhattisgarh State Level Issues

Candidates will have to write 2 essays of 700-750 words. The marks will be 50.

CG PSC Syllabus - Mains Paper 3

Part 1 - History of India

Pre-historic Age, Vedic Civilization, Indus Civilization, Jainism and Buddhism, Mauryan Polity and Economy, Rise of Magadh Empire,Sunga, Satavahana period, Gupta Empire, Development of Art, Architecture, Literature & Science during the Gupta-Vakataka Period. Major dynasties of south india, Sultanate and mughal period, Medieval Indian History, VijayaNagar Kingdom, Bhakti Movement, Sufism, Development of literature in regional languages, Rise of Marathas,Advent of Europeans and factors responsible for the establishment of British Supremacy, Expansion of British Empire- Wars and diplomacy, Rural Economy-Agriculture, Land Revenue

Systems - Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari, Decline of handicrafts industries, Relation of East India Company with States, Changes in Administrative Structure, Urban Economy after 1858, Development of Railways, Industrialization, Constitutional Development.Socio- Religious Reform Movements - Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Prarthna Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Rise of Nationalism, The Revolt of I857, Establishment of indian National Congress, Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement, Rise and Development of Communalism, Revolutionary Movements, Home Rule Movement, Gandhian Movements, Quit India Movement, Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements, reform movement among Dalits, reform movement among Muslisms, Aligarh Movement, Indian National Army, Independence and partition of India, Merger of States

Part 02 - Constitution & Public Administration

Constitutional Development of India (1773-1950), Formation of the Constitution and Salient Features, Preamble, Nature of the Constitution. Fundamental Rights and Duties. Directive Principles of State Policy. Union Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. Right to Constitutional Remedies, Public Interest Litigation, Judicial Activism, Judicial Review, Attorney General. State Executive, Legislature and Judiciary, Advocate General. Centre-State Relationship- Legislative, Executive and Financial. All India Services. Union and State Public Service Commission.

Emergency Provisions, Constitutional Amendments. Concept of Basic Structure. Govt. of Chhattisgarh - Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. Public Administration- meaning, Scope, Nature and importance. Public Administration and Private Administration under Liberalizations. New Public Administration, Development Administration.and Comparative Administration. New dimensions in Public Administration. State vs. Market. Rule of Law. Organisation- Principles, approaches and structure. Management- Leadership, Policy determination, Decision making. Instruments of Administrative Management- Coordination, Delegation, Communication, Observation and Motivation. Administrative Reforms. Good Governance, E-Governance. Bureaucracy. District Administration. Control on Administration in India - Parliamentary, Financial Judicial and Executive. Lokpal and LokAyukta. Right to information. Panchayats and Municipalities. Parliamentary- Presidential, Unitary-Federal Government. Theory of Separation of Powers. Administrative Structure of Chhattisgarh.

Part 03 - History of Chhattisgarh

Pre-historic Age, History of Chhattisgarh from Vedic age to Gupta Period, Major dynastiesRajarshitulya Kula, Nala, Sharabhpuriyas, Pandu, Somvanshis etc. Kalchuris and their Administration, Chhattisgarh under the Marathas, British, Chhattisgarh under British protectorate, Former states and Zamindars of Chhattisgarh, Feudatory States, Revolt Of 1857, Freedom Movement in Chhattisgarh, Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements, Formation of Chhattisgarh State.

CGPSC Mains Paper 4 Syllabus 2024

Part - 01 General Science

Chemistry - Rate of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium - Preliminary knowledge of rate of chemical reaction. Fast and slow chemical reactions. Metals - Position of metals in the periodic table and general properties. Metal, mineral ore. Difference between mineral and ore. Metallurgy Concentration, roasting, smelting, refining of ores. Metallurgy of copper and Iron. corrosion of metals. Alloys. Nonmetals - Position of nonmetals in the periodic table and general Properties. Some important organic compounds, some general artificial polymers, polythene, polyvinyl chloride. Teflon soap and detergents. PHYSICS :- Light - nature of light, reflection of light, law of reflection, reflection from plane and curved surface, image formation by plane, convex and concave mirror, relation between focal length and radius of curvature, electric discharge in gases, causes of origin of energy in the Sun, Electricity and its effects - electric intensity, potential- potential difference, electric current Ohm's law. Resistance, specific resistance, influencing factors, combination of resistance and related numerical questions, thermal effect of current and its uses, calculation of power and electrical energy spent. (numerical) precautions observed in electric experiments, Photoelectric effect, Solar Cell, Structure, PN Junction, Diode

Biology: Transport: transport of mineral and water in plants and animals [in context of human being], structure and function of blood, structure and working of heart, [preliminary knowledge], Photosynthesis- Definition, main steps of the process. light reaction and dark reaction. Respiration - Definition, breathing and respiration, Types of respiration, Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, respiratory organs of animals respiratory system of human being and mechanism of respiration, Human digestive system and digestive process [General information], Control and coordination - Nervous system of human being. Structure and function of human Brain and spinal cord, coordination in plants and animal Phytohormones, endocrine glands hormone and their function. Reproduction and growth - type of reproduction Asexual reproduction, fission, budding, regeneration, artificial vegetative reproduction, layering, cutting, grafting, Porthenogenesis, sexual reproduction in plants, structure of flower and reproduction process, [general information] pollination, fertilization. Human reproductive system and reproduction process, [general information], Heredity and evolution - heredity and variation. Fundamental basis of heredity chromosome and DNA preliminary information]

Part 02 - Aptitude Test, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of rational numbers. Finding the rational number between two rational numbers. Ratio and Proportion - definition, properties, atemendo, invertendo, componendo etc. and their uses. Commercial Mathematics - Banking, calculation of interest on/in savings account, fixed deposit account and recurring deposit account. Calculation of income tax (for salaried people and excluding house rent allowance). Factorization, LCM, HCF. Vedic Mathematics- addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and checking the answer through bijank. Square, square roots, cube, cube roots, vinculum and its application. The application of vedic mathematics methods in algebra etc.,

Introduction and creativity of Indian Mathematician - in reference with Aryabhata, Yaraha mihira, Brahma gupta, Bhaskaracharya, Shrinivas Ramanujan. Mathematical operations, Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitudes etc.). Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) and analysis of data. Arithmetic mean, Median, Mode, Probability. Question related to addition and multiplication theorem on probability. Applied mathematics - Profit and Loss, Percentage, interest and Averages. Time, speed, distance, river and boat. Analog Test, Odd word, Odd pair of words, Coding & Decoding Test, Relation Test, Alphabet Test, Mathematical Operations, Logical analysis of words, Inserting the missing number or word, Assertion and Reason, Situation reaction test, Figure series, Deletion of elements, General Mental ability.

Part 03 - Applied & Behavioural Science

Role of Information Technology in Rural India, basic knowledge of computers, computers in communication and broadcasting, software development for economic growth. Broad applications of IT.

Energy Resources: Demand of Energy, renewable and nonrenewable energy resources of energy, the development and utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Science & Technology developments in India at present, origin of agriculture, Progress of Agricultural Science and its impact, Crop science in India, Fertilizer, Control of pests and disease scenario in india.

Biodiversity and its conservation - General introduction - definition, species and genetic diversity, Bio-geographical classification of India, importance of Biodiversity - Constructive and Destructive application, Importance of social, moral and alternative vision, Global, National and Local level Biodiversity, India as a mega biodiversity nation, Hotspots of Biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, loss of habitat, damage to wildlife, humans and wild animals conflict, india's threatened,endangered and endemic species, Conservation of biodiversity, Topological and Nontopological conservation. Environmental pollution - Causes, effects and control measures- Air pollution, water pollution, marine pollution, soil pollution, sound/noise pollution, thermal pollution, nuclear pollution. Solid waste management - Urban and Industrial solid waste management: Causes, effect and control, Human role in pollution control.

CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Mains Paper 5

Part 01 - Economics of India & Chhattisgarh

1. National and per capita income, Structural changes in the Indian Economy (GDP and workforce), Changes in the role of Public and Private Sectors and their shares in the total plan outlay of the latest plan, Economic Reforms, problems of poverty and unemployment , magnitude and measures initiative to ameliorate them, Monetary Policy- structure of Indian Banking and non-banking financial institutions and reforms in them since 1990s. Regulation of Credit by RBI. Pattern of Public Revenue, Public Expenditure, Public Debt, fiscal deficit and their effects on the Economy.

2. In Reference with C.G. - Demographic features and social backwardness of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward classes and Minorities. Literacy and occupational structure, changes in the sectoral distribution of income and employment. Socio, Political and Economic empowerment of Women. Child Labour problem. Rural Development, State Finance and Budgetary policy- Tax structure, Sharing in Central Taxes, Expenditure pattern in Revenue and Capital Account as well as plan and non-plan expenditure. public Debt composition- Internal and External Debt including World Bank loans, Institutional and non-institutional sources of Rural Credit in Chhattisgarh. Structure and growth of Co-operatives and their shares in total credit, adequacy and problems.

Part 02 - Geography of India

Physical features of India, location & extension, Geological Structure, Physical Divisions, Drainage System, Climate, soil, Vegetation and importance of forest, Indian forest policy, Forest conservation, Human Characteristics - Population, Census, Population Growth, Density and Distribution. Birth rate, Mortality rate, Infant Mortality rate, Migration, Literacy, Occupational Structure, Urbanization,

Agriculture - Characteristics of Indian agriculture, Agricultural food Crops, Cereal, pulses, Oilseeds and other cropS, Production and distribution, mean of irrigation and its importance, Modernization of agriculture, problems of agriculture and planning, Irrigation multipurpose projects, Green revolution, white revolution, Blue revolution, Mineral resources- mineral storage, production and distribution of mineral, Energy resources- coal, Petroleum, thermal power energy, nuclear energy, non conventional sources of energy, Industries- development and structure of industries in India, large Scale medium, small and smallest scale, agriculture, forest and mineral based industries.

Part - 03 Geography of Chhattisgarh

Physical features of Chhattisgarh, location & extension, Geological Structure, Physical Divisions, Drainage System, Climate, soil, Vegetation and wildlife, importance of forest, wildlife management system, national parks and sanctuaries, State forest policy, Forest conservation, Human Characteristics - Population, Population Growth, Density and Distribution. Birlh rate, Mortality rate, Infant Mortality rate, Migration, Sex ratio, age group, schedule caste population Literacy, Occupational Structure, Urbanization, family welfare programs, Agriculture -Agricultural food Crops, Cereal, pulses, Oilseeds and other crops, Production and distribution, mean of irrigation and its importance, important irrigation projects, problem of agriculture and state scheme for farmers benefits, Mineral resources- various types mineral storage in Chhattisgarh, production and distribution of mineral, Energy resources- coal, Thermal power energy, non conventional sources ofenergy, Industries- development and structure ofindustries in Chhattisgarh, large Scale medium, small and smallest scale, agricultural, forest and mineral based industries, mean of transporl and tourism.

CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Mains Paper 6

Part 01 - Philosophy

Nature of Philosophy, its relationship between religion and culture, difference between indian and western Philosophy, veda and upanishada-Brahman, Atman, Rit, Philosophy of Gita - Sthitpragya' Swadharma, Karma Yoga, Philosophy of Charvaka-Epistemology, Metaphysics, Hedonism' Philosophy of Jain - Nature of Jiva, Anekantavada, Syadavada, Pancha Mahavratas, Philosophy of Buddha pratityasamutpada, Ashtanga Marg, Anatmavada, Kshanikvada, Philosophy of Samkhya - Satkaryavada' nature of prakriti and purusha, vikasavada, Philosophy of Yoga - Ashtanga Yoga, Philosophy of Nyaya - prama, Aprama, Asatkaryavada, Philosophy of Vaisheshika - Parmanuvada, Philosophy of Mimamsa - Dharma, Theory of Apurva, Philosophy of Advaita Vedanta- Brahman, Maya, Jagat, Moksha' Kautilya - Theory of Saptanga, theory of Mandal, Gurunanak * Social-ethical philosophy, Guru Ghasidas - Characteristics of Satnam pantha, Vallabhacharya - Pushtimarg, Swami Vivekananda - Practical Vedanta, Universal Religion, Sri Aurobindo - integral yoga, supermind Mahatma Gandhi- Ahimsa' Satyagraha, eleven vows, Bhimrao Ambedkar - Social Thought, Deendayal Upadhyay - Ekatma manav darshan, Plato - virlus, Aristotle - Theory of causation, Saint Anselm - ontological argument for the existence of God, Descaftes - method of doubt, I think therefore I am, Spinoza - Substance' Pantheism' Leibnitz - theory of Monad, Theory of Pre - established harmony, Locke - epistemology' berkeley esse est percipi, Hume - Scepticism, Kant - criticism, Hegel - Phenomenology and spirit, dialectical Idealism'' Bradley - Idealism. Moore - Realism, A.J. Ayar - verification theory, John dewey - Pragmatism, Sartre - Existentialism, Meaning of Religion, Nature of Philosophy of Religion, Religious tolerance' secularism' problem of evil, Ethical Values and ethical Dilemma, ethical elements in Administration- Honesty' Responsibility, Transparency, code of conduct for Public Servants, corruption - Meaning, Types, cause and Effect, Efforts to remove corruption. Relevance Of Whistle-blower.

Part - 02 Sociology

Sociology- Meaning, Scope and nature, Importance of its str-rdy. Relation with other Social Sciences. Primary Concepts - Society, Community, Association, institution, Social group' Folkways and Mores. Individual and Society - Social interactions, Status and role, culture and Personality' Socialization. Hindu Social organization - Religion, Asharrn, Varna, Purusharth. Social Stratification - caste and class. Social Processes - Social Interaction, co-operation, Struggle, competition' Social control and Social change - sources and agencies of Social control, Processes and factors of Social change. India, Social Problems, Social disorganization-Anomie and Alienation, Inequality' Social Research and Techniques - objective of Social Research, Use of scientific method to study of Social phenomena, problems of objectivity. Tools and techniques of data collection- Observation, Interview' Questionnaire, Schedule.

Part 03 - Social Aspect of Chhattisgarh

Tribal social-'organization: Marriage, Family, CIan, youth dormitories.
Tribal Development :

History, programmes and policies, The Constitutional System, Special Primitive Tribes of Chhattisgarh' other Tribes, Schedule caste and other Backward class of chhattisgarh. Main ornaments popular in tribes of chhattisgarh, Special traditions. Tribal Problems : isolation Migration and acculturation' Folk arts of chhattisgarh, Folk literature and Prominent Folk Artists of Chhattisgarh, Folk songs of chhattisgarh, Folk legend, Folk theater, Idioms and Proverbs, Puzzle Riddle, Singing, Literary, Music and Art institutions of Chhattisgarh State; Chhattisgarh State awards in these fields' Folk culture of Chhattisgarh, Major Fairs and Festivals of Chhattisgarh. Protected Archaeological monuments' sites and excavated sites in the State. Tourist places marked by Chhattisgarh Govt', National Parks' Sanctuaries and Waterfalls and caves of Bastar, Major saints of Chhattisgarh.

CGPSC Syllabus 2024 - Mains Paper 7

Part 01 - Welfare, Development Programme & Laws

1. Social and Important Legislation - Indian Society, Social legislation as a form of a means of social transformation. Human Rights protection Legislation 1993, Protection granted to Females (cRPc) under Indian Constitution & Criminal Law (Penal Code). Protection Act 2005 to Females from Domestic violation, civil Rights protection Act 1955, Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes Atrocity Protection Law 1989, Right to information Act 2005, Environment Protection Act 1986, Consumer Protection Act 1986, Information Technology Act 2000, corruption Prevention Act 1988.

2. In Reference to Chhattisgarh: customary various Laws and Acts in chhattisgarh and their welfare and developmental impact on residents of Chhattisgarh' 3. Welfare Schemes of Chhattisgarh Government: Customary welfare, People-oriented and Important Schemes introduced in various times by Chhattisgarh Government'

Part 02 - International & National Sports, Events & organisation

United Nations and its Associated Organizations. International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Asian Bank, SAARC, BRICS, Other Bilateral and Regional Groups, World Trade Organization and its impact on India. National and international Sports and Competition'

Part - 03 - International & National Educational Institute & their Role of Human Development

Availability of Skilled Human Resources, Employability and Productivity of Human Resources' various Trends of Employment. Role of Various institutions and Councils in Human Resources Development asHigher Education and National Commission for Research, National Educational Research and Training council, National Educational Schemes and Administration University, University Grants commission' Open University, All India Technical Education Council, National Education Teacher Council, National vocational Education council, indian Agriculture Research council, Indian Institute of Technology' Indian Institute of Management, National Institute of Technology, National Law University' Polytechnique and I.T.l., Education in Human Resource Development' Universal/Equal Elementary Education, Higher Education and Technical Education, Quality of vocational Education' Issues related to Girls' Education, Deprived class, Issues related to Disabled People.

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