UPSC Daily Task Schedule
Comprehensive Timetable (October - March)
Morning Session (5:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
5:00 - 6:00 AM: Current Affairs
- Read newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express) and note down important events.
- Use a notebook or digital app for note-making.
6:00 - 8:00 AM: General Studies (GS) Core Subjects
- Monday: GS Paper 1 (History - Ancient)
- Tuesday: GS Paper 1 (History - Medieval)
- Wednesday: GS Paper 1 (History - Modern)
- Thursday: GS Paper 1 (Geography - Physical)
- Friday: GS Paper 1 (Geography - India)
- Saturday: GS Paper 1 (Art & Culture)
8:00 - 9:00 AM: Quick Revision
- Review notes from the previous day using flashcards or summary notes.
Mid-Morning Session (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
10:00 - 12:00 PM: General Studies Continued
- Monday: GS Paper 2 (Polity - Constitution)
- Tuesday: GS Paper 2 (Polity - Governance)
- Wednesday: GS Paper 2 (International Relations)
- Thursday: GS Paper 2 (Social Justice)
- Friday: GS Paper 2 (Governance & Policies)
- Saturday: GS Paper 3 (Economy Basics)
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Optional Subject (Paper 1)
- Study foundational topics of your optional subject.
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
2:00 - 3:30 PM: General Studies Continued
- Monday: GS Paper 3 (Economy - Agriculture)
- Tuesday: GS Paper 3 (Economy - Industry)
- Wednesday: GS Paper 3 (Environment)
- Thursday: GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology)
- Friday: GS Paper 4 (Ethics - Introduction)
- Saturday: GS Paper 4 (Ethics - Case Studies)
3:30 - 5:00 PM: CSAT (Aptitude)
- Practice comprehension, reasoning, and basic math.
Evening Session (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Answer Writing Practice
- Write answers for GS and Optional subjects based on previous years' questions.
7:00 - 9:00 PM: Optional Subject or Revision
- Monday to Friday: Continue with Optional subject study.
- Saturday: Revise the week's Optional subject topics.
Night Session (9:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
9:30 - 10:30 PM: Reading Reference Materials
- Read Yojana, Kurukshetra, and PIB releases.
10:30 - 11:00 PM: Light Revision & Planning
- Review the day's study and plan for the next day.