UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2021 - Check Mains Exam Syllabus for Ethics Here

UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2021 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) mentions the UPSC Ethics 2021 syllabus in its official notification PDF and releases on its official website @upsc.gov.in. The syllabus of UPSC Ethics 2021 comprises all the important topics that UPSC aspirants need to prepare in order to qualify the mains exam of UPSC CSE. The Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude is General Studies 4 paper of UPSC Civil Services exam. Candidates preparing for the UPSC exam must give special focus and attention to the Ethics subject in the main exam and should cover the entire UPSC Ethics syllabus 2021. Apart from the Ethics syllabus aspirants must also know about the overall UPSC CSE syllabus 2021. As per the exam pattern of UPSC CSE, the mains exam is descriptive in nature and there will be 2 papers in the optional subject of UPSC CSE 2021. Know more about the UPSC Ethics 2021 syllabus here.

UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2021 for Mains Exam

Ethics is the GS 4 paper in the mains exam. The exam is conducted in descriptive mode. The questions in the Ethics exam as per the UPSC Ethics syllabus 2021 covers topics of integrity, ethics, aptitude, probity in public life, case studies, etc. Candidates appearing for UPSC mains exam can check the detailed UPSC Ethics 2021 syllabus from the following table.

Subject Wise Syllabus for Mains Exam

IAS Ethics Syllabus

Ethics & Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; ethics - in public and private relationships, dimensions of ethics.
Attitude: structure, content, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes,social influence and persuasion
Human Values: reformers and administrators; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, the role of Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply, family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, impartiality and non-partisanship, integrity, dedication to public service, objectivity, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; laws, rules, ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; corporate governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world. Public/Civil service values.
Probity in Governance: Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Public service concept; Information sharing and transparency in government, Codes of Conduct, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Work culture, Citizen’s Charters, Quality of service delivery, Public funds utilization, challenges of corruption.
Case Studies on the above topics.

UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 2021 for Mains Exam

The UPSC CSE exam pattern 2021 is mentioned in the official notification PDF. As per the official notification, the UPSC CSE mains exam is descriptive in nature. For more details on the UPSC CSE exam pattern 2021 for the mains exam, check the following table. Check the detailed UPSC CSE prelims syllabus.

UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern

Papers	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	Compulsory Indian language	300	3 hrs
Paper 2	English	300	3 hrs
Paper 3	Essay	250	3 hrs
Paper 4	General Studies 1	250	3 hrs
Paper 5	General Studies 2	250	3 hrs
Paper 6	General Studies 3	250	3 hrs
Paper 7	General Studies 4	250	3 hrs
Paper 8	Optional paper 1	250	3 hrs
Paper 9	Optional paper 2	250	3 hrs

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2021 for Mains Exam - Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Question: How can I prepare for UPSC Ethics?

Answer:

Ethics syllabus is not vast as compared to other syllabus of UPSC optional subjects. So, it is pretty easy to study for it. Just refer to some limited books, download previous year question papers for Ethics and solve them. Ethics is mainly theoretical, so if you can frame and write well, you can qualify for it.

Question: What are the topics in Ethics?

Answer:

The topics are - Ethics & Human Interface, Attitude, Human Values, Emotional intelligence-concepts, Aptitude and foundational values etc.

Question: What are some best books for Ethics Integrity and Aptitude?

Answer:

Some of the most famous books which aspirants refer to are - Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude by G Subba Rao & P N Roy Chowdhury. Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for IAS General Studies Paper IV by Niraj Kumar. Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Santosh Ajmera & Nanda Kishore Reddy etc.

Question: How many papers are there in the UPSC CSE mains exam?

Answer:

UPSC CSE mains exam has nine papers and all are descriptive in nature.

Question: What is the minimum education qualification to appear for the UPSC CSE exam?

Answer:

Minimum education qualification required to appear for the UPSC CSE exam is graduation.

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How can I start preparing for IAS exams from 10th?

shivani chaudhary 2nd Mar, 2021

Hello Natalia!

After 10th,you have to complete your class 11th and 12th with any group but I think HEC (History Economics Civics) will be useful.

After completion of class 12th,you have to complete your graduation (Any degree).

After completion of bachelor degree,you have to take coaching for an IAS for 1 year.

After coaching,You have to appear for exams (I.e.prelims,mains).

If you have qualified in mains then you'll get a call for interview.

The marks of mains and interview will be added.

If you have got a good rank then you'll become an IAS.

Thankyou!

Hope it helps!

All the best for your future!

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Along with IAS coaching NCERT Books will also taught by the coaching centre

ginnisachdeva02_9364270 Student Expert 28th Feb, 2021

HI Aspirant!

Yes definitely, coaching centres also teach NCERT books as the NCERT books of 9th to 12th class plays a vital role in the prelims round of UPSC exam. With NCERT books they also cover the standard books as these books have more question content and are written from the ground up. They form the foundation of your knowledge. Coaching centres also provide their coaching notes, they are helpful in revision before the exam.

Thankyou!

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Please tell about ias coaching

harshita sharan Student Expert 28th Feb, 2021

Hi Dear,

Following are top IAS coaching institutes in India:

1. Plutus IAS Coaching

2 . The Hinduzone Online IAS Coaching

3 . Vajiram and Ravi IAS Coaching India

4 . KSG IAS Coaching

5 . Raj Malhotra IAS Coaching

6 . Yojna IAS Coaching

7 . Vaid’s Ics IAS Coaching

8 . Vision India IAS Coaching

9 . EDEN IAS Coaching

10 . Chanakya IAS Academy

good luck

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i want to become an ias after 10th standrd.........if i join foundations in 11th standard and then i will give exam without graduation is it possible????????

Shrishty sahu 26th Feb, 2021

Dear student,

No you will not be eligible for upsc ias if you do not complete your graduation or are in your final year of graduation. The eligibility criteria for ias says that, Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a reputed university or must be in their final year.

For more info you may visit the following link:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria/amp#iaseligibilitycriteria2021educationalqualification

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who is bigger ias sp iwant it because i given form of upsc

harshita sharan Student Expert 15th Feb, 2021

Hello Dear,

According to the democratic system of government, people's representatives are more powerful than these officers. IAS and IPS services is a part of the prestigious Indian Civil services. The job profile of both these are very broad and both are posted on powerful posts, but IAS is more powerful as a DM. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all the departments of the district. First of all work hard for the examination power comes with the post to change the society.

Good Luck

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