SECTION Ill; SYLLABI FOR THE EXAMINATION Note: Candidates are advised to go through the Syllabus published in this Section for the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination, as periodic revision of syllabus has been done in several subjects. Part A—Preliminary Examination Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours + Current events of national and international importance. * History of India and Indian National Movement. + Indian. and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. * Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. + Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. + General issuies on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization, + General Science. Paper Il-(200 marks) Duration: Two hours + Comprehension; # Interpersonal skills including communication skills; + Logical reasoning and analytical ability; * Decision making and problem solving; * General mental ability; * Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, ete.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level}; Note 1: Paper-Il of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33% Note 2: ‘The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type. Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. Part B—Main Examination ‘The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. ‘The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers (Paper Il to Paper V) will be such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study. The questions will be stich as to test a candidate's general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services. The questions are likely to test the candidate's basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. ‘The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.‘The scope of the syllabus for optional subject papers (Paper VI and Paper Vil) for the examination is broaclly ofthe honours degree leveli.e.alevel higher than the bachelors’ degree and lower than the masters degree. In the case of Engineering, Medical Science and law, the level corresponds to the bachelors’ degree Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows: QUALIFYING PAPERS ON INDIAN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH ‘The aim of the paper isto test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concemed. ‘The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows: (i) Comprehension of given passages. (i) Precis Writing. (ii) Usage and Vocabulary, (iw) Short Essays. Indian Languages:— (i) comprehension of given passages. (i) Precis Writing. (ii) Usage and Vocabulary, (iv) Short Essays. (+) Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa, Note 1: The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking Note 2: The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved) PAPER Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics, They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression. PAPER.IL General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. ‘+ Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times, ‘+ Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, insues. «The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors contributions from different arts of the country. ‘+ Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply 32 ‘+ History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism ete.— their forms and effect on the society, ‘+ Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Fe eer aN ee RT REO eT EE REE. eS EO ET ITT2 + History of the world will inchade events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc— their forms and effect on the society. + Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. + Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. + Effects of globalization on Indian society. * Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. + Salient features of world’s physical geography. + Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian. sub- continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). + Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., ‘geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. PAPER.III General Studies- I: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. + Indian. Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions. and basic structure. * Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. * Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institution: * Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. + Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. * Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. © Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. * Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. + Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. * Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. * Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. + Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.3B and betterment of these vulnerable sections. # Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. + Issues relating to poverty and hunger. + Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. * Role of civil services in a democracy. * India and its neighborhood- relations. * Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests. * Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. + Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate, PAPER-IV General Studies-IIl: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management + Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and ‘employment. + Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. + Government Budgeting. * Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. + Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. * Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. + Land reforms in India. * Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth, + Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. + Investment models. * Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. * Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.a4 + Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. © Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. + Disaster and disaster management. * Linkages between development and spread of extremism. * Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. + Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. + Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism, * Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. PAPER-V General Studies. IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude * This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitiude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects, The following broad areas will be covered: + 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; role of family society and ectucational 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 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. PAPER-VI & PAPER VII Optional Subject Papers I & II Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.6.1 Kuttikrishna Marar—Bharataparyatanam. 6.2 M. K, Sanu—Nakshatrangalute Snehabhajanam, 6.3 V.T. Bhatttathirippad—Kannirum Kinavum. MANIPURI PAPER (Answers must be written in Manipuri) Section A Language = (a) General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development; its importance and status among the Tibeto-Burman Languages of North-East India; recent development in the study of Manipuri Language; evolution and study of old Manipuri script. (b) Significant features of Manipuri Language : (i) Phonology : Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types. (i) Morphology : Word-class, root and its types; affix and its types; grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, process of compounding (samas and sandhi). (iii) Syntax : Word order; types of sentences, phrase and clause structures. ‘Section B (a) Literary History of Manipuri : Early period (up to 17th Century}-Social and cultural background; Themes, diction and style of the works. Medieval period (18th and 19th Century}-Social, religious and political background; Themes, diction and style of the works. Modern period-Growth of major literary forms; change of Themes, diction and style, (b) Manipuri Folk Literature : Legend, Folktale, Folksong, Ballad, Proverb and Riddle. (c) Aspects of Manipuri Culture : Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith; Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncreticism; Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras; Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang. PAPER (Answers must be written in Manipuri) ‘This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test candidate's critical ability to assess them. ‘Section A Old and Mediewal Manipuri Literature : (a) Old Manipuri Literature : 1, 0. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.) : Numit Kappa Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.vee “ss them. section A OM Manip ttre 1 peo ag ei ci Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates ae encouraged to apply 100 2. M. Gourachandra Singh (Ed.) = Thawanthaba Hiran 9. N, Khelchandra Singh (Ed) Noothingkhong. Phambal Kaba 4. M. Chandra Si wh (Ed.) _: Panthoibi Khonggul (b) Medieval Manipuri Literature : 1, M. Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba 2. RK, Snahal Singh (B4.): Ramayana Adi Kanda 3. N. Khelchandra Singh (E.) Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba 4. 0. Bhogeswar Singh (Ed, : ChandrakirtiJila Changba Section B ‘Modern Manipuri Literature : (0) Poetry and Epic : (0) Poetry : (a) Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1998 (Ed) Kh. Chaoba Singh: Pi Thadei, Lamgi CheklaAmada, Loktak Dr. Kamal Singh: Nirjanata, Nirab Rajant ‘A. Minaketan Singh : Kamaida, Nonggumlalkichoda. LL, Samarendra Singh: Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satie E, Nilakanta Singh: Manipur, Lamangnaba ‘Shri Biren Tangkhul Hui ‘Th. Ioopishak ‘Anouba Thunglaba Jiba (b) Kanchi Sheireng, (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (Ed) Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Biswa-Prem ‘Shei Biren ‘Chaphadraba Laigi Yen Th Thopishale Norok Patal Prithivi (tyEple : 1, A. Dorendrajit Singh : Kansa Bodha 2. H. Anganghal Singh: Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng(San-Senba, Let Langha,Shamu Khong) Bichar) (1) Drama: 1. S. Lalit Singh ‘Areppa Marup 2. GC. Tongbra Matric Pass 3. A Samarendra Judge Saheb ki Imung (&) Novel, Short-story and Prose = (0) Novel : 1, Dr. L. Kamal Singh: Madhabi 2. H.Anganghal Singh : Jahera 3, H. Guno Singh Laman Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates arc encouraged to appl:Acppa Mare 101 of 157 m= Judged timing anor cart ss sites: 1 Kl a td 2: Agnes 3. H. Guno Singh Laman Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates ae encouraged to apply 4. Pacha Meetei Imphal Amasung, Magilshing, Nungsitki Phibam ay (a) Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997(E4.) RK. Shitaljie Singh: Kamala Kamala M.K. Binodini ——_: Bigi Thahoudraba HeitupLaht Kh. Prakash Wanom Shareng (by Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (Ed.) ‘8. Nibir Shastri: Loukhatpa RK. Elangba + Karinungst [c) Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed) N. Kunjamohon Singh = jat Tanba . Dinamani Nongthak Khongnang (at) Prose : (a) Warenggi Saklon [Due Part] Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed) Kh. Chaoba Singh: Khamba-Thoibigi WariAmazung Mahakavya (b) Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1998 (Ed) B, Manisana Shastri: Phajaba Ch, Manihar Singh: Lai-Haraoba (c) Apunba Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1986 (Ed) Ch. Pathak Singh = Samaj Amasung Sanskriti MLK. Binodini ‘Thoibidu Warouhouids Erie Newton Kalagi Mahousa (translated by IR. Babu) (@) Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (E4.) 'S.Krishnamshan Singh: Lan MARATHI PAPERI (Answers must be written in Marathi) Section A. Language and Follclore {@) Nature and Punctions of Language [with reference to Marathi) Language as a signifying system : Langue and Parole; Basic functions; Poetic Language; Language and dialect; Language variations according to social parameters. Linguistic features of Marathi in thirteenth century and seventeenth century. (b) Dialects of Marathi Abirani; Varhadi; Dangi. Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gendcr balance and women candidates are encourage to apply