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

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

Edited By Vishnukumar | Updated on Feb 14, 2024 06:12 PM IST | #UPSC CSE

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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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 Question (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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It's great that you are taking the initiative to pursue your dream of becoming an IAS officer, Bettaswamy. Many working professionals like you crack the UPSC exam every year.

Anxiety often stems from dwelling on uncertainties. Instead, focus on what you can control – your daily preparation. Break down your study plan into manageable chunks and celebrate small goals. Challenge negative thoughts with realistic and empowering self-talk. Instead of "what if I fail," tell yourself, "I am putting in the effort to succeed, and I am capable of learning from any outcome." Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to calm your mind and reduce stress.

Plan your study schedule around your work commitments. Utilize pockets of time for revision and dedicate focused study time during evenings or weekends.

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Connect with other UPSC aspirants or online forums for motivation and sharing strategies. Consider joining a coaching institute that caters to working professionals.

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