Exam

Syllabus

Paper-1

General Studies

Current Affairs of National & International Importance.

Humanities

Indian History

Indian and World Geography

Indian Polity and Economic

Paper-2

General Studies

Current Affairs of State and Local Importance

Important State Government Schemes

General Science & Technology

Broad Understanding

Contemporary issues/developments and implications.

Environment and Ecology.

Understanding of issues on biodiversity, climate change, ecology, health with no subject specialization.

General Mental Ability

Basic numeracy

Data interpretation

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Comprehension

Exam

Syllabus

Paper-1 English

Comprehension

Precis

Usage

Vocabulary

Short Essay

Communication

Paper-2 Kannada

Comprehension

Precis

Usage

Vocabulary

Short Essay

Communication

Paper-3 Essay

Two essays in Kannada/English

Essay 1: Topic of National/International Issues

Essay: Topic of State/Local Issues

Paper-4 General Studies I

History and Cultural Heritage of India & Karnataka

Cultural Heritage of India

Modern History of India (beginning of the 19th century onwards)

Kadambas – Hoysalas

The Vijaynagar Empire

Modern Mysore

Karnataka Freedom movement and Unification

Political and Social Perspective

Post-Independence Karnataka

Social Change & Modernisation

Political System and Government

Decentralization of Power

Socio-economic system

Rural social system and development

Planning, Indian Economy, Rural Development- Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation

Indian Economy

India & International Economic Relations

Development Patterns

Planning and planning goals

Decentralization

Rural Development Initiatives

Data Collection Analysis & Interpretation

Paper-5 General Studies II

Physical Features and Natural Resources

Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere

Continental physiography and demographic distribution

Indian Physiography

Industrial Planning & Development

Physiographic divisions (Karnataka)

Urban land-use policy and Urbanisation (Karnataka)

Overview of the Indian Constitution

Nature of the Indian Constitution

Fundamental Rights

Distribution of Powers (Legislative)

Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures

Important Amendments

Welfare machinery in India

Union and State services

Public Administration and Management – International Relations

Public and Private Administration

Organization structure

Organizational behavior and concepts of management

Informal and formal organization

Management techniques and tools

Administrative Reforms

UN and Specialised agencies

Paper-6 General Studies III

Role/impact of Science & Technology in Indian Development, Information Technology in Public Domain

Basics of Science and Tech

Space Tech & Science

Energy Resources

Disasters, Pollution, and Pests

Related Perception

Knowledge society

Rural upliftment and Science & Tech

Advancement and Modern Trends in Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science

Sericulture and Horticulture

Biotechnology initiatives

Animal Husbandry (dairy, fishery and veterinary sciences)

Development policies (Agriculture), programs and trade

Hygiene & health

Challenges and Issues in Development on Environment & Ecology

Environment Conservation

Natural Resources

Biodiversity & Ecosystem

Solid Waste Management & Environmental Pollution

Role of Information Tech in Environment and Human Health

State-community-civil society interface

Paper-7 General Studies IV

Ethics

Determinants, Essence, and Consequences

Ethics in public administration

Accountability and ethical governance

RTI and Concept of public service

Human values

Integrity

Impartiality, Integrity, objectivity, and non-partisanship

Aptitude

Aptitude and foundational values for civil service

Emotional intelligence and contribution of social thinkers

Case studies of the above issues.