UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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The Commission mentions the UPSC Ethics syllabus in its official notification PDF. The syllabus of UPSC Ethics 2024 comprises all the important topics that UPSC aspirants need to prepare in order to qualify the mains exam of UPSC CSE. UPSC 2024 syllabus for Ethics can be downloaded on the official website.
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UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern
UPSC Ethics Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude is General Studies paper 4 of the 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 2024. UPSC IAS Ethics syllabus 2024 consists 250 marks in total for GS Paper 4. Apart from the Ethics syllabus, aspirants must also know about the overall UPSC CSE syllabus 2024. 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 2024. Know more about the UPSC IAS Ethics 2024 syllabus here.

UPSC Ethics Syllabus for Mains Exam

Ethics is the GS 4 paper in the main exam. The exam is conducted in descriptive mode. The questions in the Ethics exam as per the UPSC Ethics syllabus 2024 cover topics of integrity, ethics, aptitude, probity in public life, case studies, etc. Candidates appearing for the UPSC mains exam can check the detailed UPSC Ethics 2024 syllabus from the following table.

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Subject Wise UPSC Syllabus for Mains Exam

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Topics

IAS Ethics Syllabus

  • Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

  • Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

  • Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.

  • Emotional intelligence concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

  • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

  • Public/Civil Service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

  • Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

  • Case Studies on above issues.

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UPSC IAS Exam Pattern 2024 for Mains Exam

The UPSC CSE exam pattern 2024 is mentioned in the official UPSC CSE 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 2024 for the mains exam, check the following table. Check the detailed UPSC CSE prelims syllabus.

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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 Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I prepare for UPSC Ethics?

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.

2. What are the topics in Ethics?

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

3. What are some best books for Ethics Integrity and Aptitude?

Some of the most famous books 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.

4. How many papers are there in the UPSC CSE mains exam?

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

5. What is the minimum education qualification to appear for the UPSC CSE exam?

The minimum education qualification required to appear for the UPSC IAS exam is graduation.

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If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.

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If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC ,  focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree,  start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside

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Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.

First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.

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IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.

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To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):

This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).

Any Bachelor's Degree:

A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.

Beneficial Degrees:

Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.

Optional Subject:

You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.

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