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UPSE Prelims and Mains

CSE 2013
The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2013 which
will be common for the candidates applying for Civil Services Examination and Indian Forest Service
Examination, and will act as a screening mechanism for selection of candidates for the Civil Services (Main)
Examination and Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
CSE Important Dates
Date of Notification: 5 March, 2013
Last Date to Apply: 4 April, 2013
Date of Prelims (CSAT): 26 May, 2013
Civil Services (Mains):
CSAT (Prelims) Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and
carry maximum of 400 marks. This exam is only a screening test; the marks obtained in the prelims are
only for qualifying for main exam and are not counted for determining final order of merit.
Prelims Paper Duration Questions Marks
Paper I - General Studies 2 Hours 200 200
Paper II - Aptitude 2 Hours 200 200
Total 400 400
Civil Services (Mains) Pattern
The pattern has changed from 2013 main examination. The new pattern is:
Paper Subject Marks
Paper A Language (Qualifying) 300
Paper B English (Qualifying) 300
Paper I Essay 250
Paper II General Studies - I 250
Paper III General Studies - II 250
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Paper IV General Studies - III 250
Paper V General Studies - IV 250
Paper VI Optional Subject Paper 1 250
Paper VII Optional Subject Paper 2 250
Total 1750

Interview (Personality Test) 275
Grand Total

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CSAT General Studies Paper 1 Syllabus
CSAT Paper I: 200 Marks; Duration: Two Hours; Questions: 100
1. Current Affairs: Events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights
Issues, etc.
5. Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics,
Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change (no subject
specialization required)
7. General Science
CSAT General Studies Paper 2 Syllabus
CSAT Paper II: 200 Marks; Duration: Two Hours; Questions: 80
1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data
Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
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8. Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level. (will be tested through
passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation)
CSE Mains General Studies Paper - 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, issues.
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors or contributions from different parts
of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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 etc. - their forms and effect on the society.
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and womens 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 worlds physical geography.
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
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
waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
CSE Mains General Studies Paper - II
(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.
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Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
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 Peoples 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 and
betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or 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 Indias interests.
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on Indias interests, Indian diaspora.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.




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CSE Mains General Studies Paper - III
(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.
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.
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
CSE Mains General Studies Paper IV
(Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates attitude 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 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 weakersections.
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, Citizens Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public
funds, challenges of corruption.
Case Studies on above issues.
UPSC Electrical Engineering SUB:
Paper - I
1. Circuit Theory: Circuit components; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods: nodal analysis,
mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications; transient analysis: RL, RC and RLC circuits;
sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits; coupled circuits; balanced 3-phase circuits; Two-port
networks.
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2. Signals & Systems: Representation of continuoustime and discrete-time signals & systems; LTI
systems; convolution; impulse response; time-domain analysis of LTI systems based on convolution and
differential/difference equations. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Transfer function.
Sampling and recovery of signals DFT, FFT Processing of analog signals through discrete-time systems.
3. E.M. Theory: Maxwells equations, wave propagation in bounded media. Boundary conditions,
reflection and refraction of plane waves. Transmission line: travelling and standing waves, impedance
matching, Smith chart.
4. Analog Electronics: Characteristics and equivalent circuits (large and small-signal) of Diode, BJT, JFET
and MOSFET. Diode circuits: clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability. FET amplifiers. Current
mirror; Amplifiers: single and multi-stage, differential, operational, feedback and power. Analysis of
amplifiers; frequency response of amplifiers. OPAMP circuits. Filters; sinusoidal oscillators: criterion for
oscillation; single-transistor and OPAMP configurations. Function generators and wave-shaping circuits.
Linear and switching power supplies.
5. Digital Electronics: Boolean algebra; minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families
(DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinational circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers and
decoders. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Comparators, timers,
multivibrators. Sample and hold circuits, ADCs and DACs. Semiconductor memories. Logic implementation
using programmable devices (ROM, PLA, FPGA).
6. Energy Conversion: Principles of electromechanical energy conversion: Torque and emf in rotating
machines. DC machines: characteristics and performance analysis; starting and speed control of motors;
Transformers: principles of operation and analysis; regulation, efficiency; 3-phase transformers. 3-phase
induction machines and synchronous machines: characteristics and preformance analysis; speed control.
7. Power Electronics and Electric Drives: Semiconductor power devices: diode, transistor, thyristor, triac,
GTO and MOSFETstatic characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; hase control
rectifiers; bridge converters: fully-controlled and half-controlled; principles of thyristor choppers and
inverters; DC-DC converters; Switch mode inverter; basic concepts of speed control of DC and AC Motor
drives applications of variable-speed drives.
8. Analog Communication: Random variables: continuous, discrete; probability, probability functions.
Statistical averages; probability models; Random signals and noise: white noise, noise equivalent
bandwidth; signal transmission with noise; signal to noise ratio. Linear CW modulation: Amplitude
modulation: DSB, DSB-SC and SSB. Modulators and Demodulators; Phase and Frequency modulation: PM
& FM signals; narrowband FM; generation & detection of FM and PM, Deemphasis, Preemphasis. CW
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modulation system: Superhetrodyne receivers, AM receivers, communication receivers, FM receivers,
phase locked loop, SSB receiver Signal to noise ratio calculation for AM and FM receivers.
Paper - II
1. Control Systems: Elements of control systems; blockdiagram representation; open-loop & closed-loop
systems; principles and applications of feed-back. Control system components. LTI systems: time- omain
and transform-domain analysis. Stability: Routh Hurwitz criterion, root-loci, Bodeplots and polar plots,
Nyquists criterion; Design of lead-lad compensators. Proportional, PI, PID controllers. Statevariable
representation and analysis of control systems.
2. Microprocessors and Microcomputers: PC organisation; CPU, instruction set, register set, timing
diagram, programming, interrupts, memory interfacing, I/O interfacing, programmable peripheral devices.
3. Measurement and Instrumentation: Error analysis; measurement of current, voltage, power, energy,
power-factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance and frequency; bridge measurement. Signal
conditioning circuit; Electronic measuring instruments: multimeter, CRO, digital voltmeter, frequency
counter, Q-meter, spectrum-analyzer, distortion-meter. Transducers: thermocouple, thermistor, LVDT,
strain-gauge, piezo-electric crystal.
4. Power Systems: Analysis and Control: Steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and
cables; principles of active and reactive power transfer and distribution; per-unit quantities; bus
admittance and impedance matrices; load flow; voltage control and power factor correction; economic
operation; symmetrical components, analysis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Concept of system
stability: swing curves and equal area criterion. Static VAR system. Basic concepts of HVDC transmission.
5. Power System Protection: Principles of overcurrent, differential and distance protection. Concept of
solid state relays. Circuit breakers. Computer aided protection: Introduction; line bus, generator,
transformer protection; numeric relays and application of DSP to protection.
6. Digital Communication: Pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM),
delta modulation (DM), Digital modulation and demodulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency
keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Error control coding: error detection and correction, linear block codes,
convolution codes. Information measure and source coding. Data networks, 7-layer architecture.





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Engineering Services E&T branch
Paper I Syllabus
1. Materials and Components
Structure and properties of Electrical Engineering materials; Conductors, Semiconductors and Insulators,
magnetic, Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, Ceramic, Optical and Super-conducting materials. Passive
components and characteristics Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors; Ferrities, Quartz crystal Ceramic
resonators, Electromagnetic an Electromechanical components.
2. Physical Electronics, Electron Devices and ICs
Electrons and holes in semiconductors, Carrier Statistics, Mechanism of current flow in a semiconductor,
Hall effect; Junction theory; Different types of diodes and their characteristics; Bipolar Junction transistor;
Field effect transistors; Power switching devices like SCRs, CTOs, power MOSFETs; Basics of ICs - bipolar,
MOS and CMOS types; basic of Opto Electronics.
3. Signals and Systems
Classification of signals and systems: System modelling in terms of differential and difference equations;
State variable representation; Fourier series; Fourier representation; Fourier series; Fourier transforms and
their application to system analysis; Laplace transforms and their application to system analysis;
Convolution and superposition integrals and their applications; Z-transforms and their applications to the
analysis and characterisation of discrete time systems; Random signals and probability, Correlation
functions; Spectral density; Response of linear system to random inputs.
4. Network theory
Network analysis techniques; Network theorems, transient response, steady state sinusoidal response;
Network graphs and their applications in network analysis; Tellegens theorem. Two port networks; Z, Y, h
and transmission parameters. Combination of two ports, analysis of common two ports. Network
functions : parts of network functions, obtaining a network function from a given part. Transmission
criteria : delay and rise time, Elmores and other definitions effect of cascading. Elements of
network synthesis.
5. Electromagnetic Theory
Analysis of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields; Laplaces and Piossonss equations; Boundary
value problems and their solutions; Maxwells equations; application to wave propagation in bounded and
unbounded media; Transmission lines : basic theory, standing waves, matching applications, misconstrue
lines; Basics of wave guides and resonators; Elements of antenna theory.
6. Electronic Measurements and instrumentation
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Basic concepts, standards and error analysis; Measurements of basic electrical quantities and parameters;
Electronic measuring instruments and their principles of working : analog and digital, comparison,
characteristics, application. Transducers; Electronic measurements of non electrical quantities like
temperature, pressure, humidity etc; basics of telemetry for industrial use.
Paper II Syllabus
1. Analog Electronic Circuits
Transistor biasing and stabilization. Small signal analysis. Power amplifiers. Frequency response. Wide
banding techniques. Feedback amplifiers. Tuned amplifiers. Oscillators. Rectifiers and power supplies. Op
Amp PLL, other linear integrated circuits and applications. Pulse shaping circuits and waveform
generators.
2. Digital Electronic Circuits
Transistor as a switching element; Boolean algebra, simplification of Boolean functions, Karnaguh map
and applications; IC Logic gates and their characteristics; IC logic families : DTL, TTL, ECL, NMOS, PMOS
and CMOS gates and their comparison; Combinational logic Circuits; Half adder, Full adder; Digital
comparator; Multiplexer Demultiplexer; ROM and their applications. Flip flops. R-S, J.K, D and T flip-flops;
Different types of counters and registers Waveform generators. A/D and D/A converters. Semiconductor
memories.
3. Control Systems
Transient and steady state response of control systems; Effect of feedback on stability and sensitivity; Root
locus techniques; Frequency response analysis. Concepts of gain and phase margins: Constant-M and
Constant-N Nichols Chart; Approximation of transient response from Constant-N Nichols Chart;
Approximation of transient response from closed loop frequency response; Design of Control Systems,
Compensators; Industrial controllers.
4. Communication Systems
Basic information theory; Modulation and detection in analogue and digital systems; Sampling and data
reconstructions; Quantization & coding; Time division and frequency division multiplexing; Equalization;
Optical Communication : in free space & fiber optic; Propagation of signals oat HF, VHF, UHF and
microwave frequency; Satellite Communication.
5. Microwave Engineering
Microwave Tubes and solid state devices, Microwave generation and amplifiers, Waveguides and other
Microwave Components and Circuits, Misconstrue circuits, Microwave Antennas, Microwave
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Measurements, Masers, lasers; Microwave propagation. Microwave Communication Systems terrestrial
and Satellite based.
6. Computer Engineering
Number Systems. Data representation; Programming; Elements of a high level programming language
PASCAL/C; Use of basic data structures; Fundamentals of computer architecture; Processor design; Control
unit design; Memory organisation, I/o System Organisation. Microprocessors : Architecture and instruction
set of Microprocessors 8085 and 8086, Assembly language Programming. Microprocessor Based system
design : typical examples. Personal computers and their typical uses.
IPS:
IPS LCE 2013
Important Dates
Date of Notification: 10 March, 2012
Last Date to Apply: 1 April, 2012
Exam Dates: From 20 May, 2012
View Notification
Exam Pattern
Paper Type Duration Marks
Paper I Objective Type 2 hours 200 Marks
Paper II Objective Type 2 hours 200 Marks
Paper III Descriptive Type 3 hours 200 Marks
Paper IV Descriptive Type 3 hours 200 Marks
Paper V Descriptive Type 3 hours 200 Marks
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3 hours 200 Marks
Paper III is English Language which is only qualifying in nature. Paper IV is essay and Paper V is general
studies.
Paper I - (200 marks); Duration: Two hours; Objective Type
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic
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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 issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization General Science.
Paper II - (200 marks); Duration: Two hours; Objective Type
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, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation
(charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Paper III - English (200 marks); Duration: 3 hours; Qualifying Test; Descriptive Test
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and
to express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows (indicative only):
1. Comprehension of given passages;
2. Precis Writing;
3. Usage and Vocabulary;
4. Paragraphs writing;
Answer to all questions in this Paper will have to be attempted in English only.
Paper IV: Essay (200 Marks); Duration: 3 hours; Descriptive Type
Candidates will be required to write two Essays. One topic will pertain to Indian Society/ politics/
Economy/ Development, Growth and related aspects. The other topic will pertain to security and related
matters. Candidates 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 V: General Studies (200 Marks); Duration: 3 hours; Descriptive Type
a) A brief idea about History and Geography of India.
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b) Constitution of India and Indian Polity: This part will include questions on the Constitution of India,
as well as all constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-
administrative system prevalent in the country.
c) Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance: This part is intended to test the Candidates
awareness of current National issues and topics of social relevance in the present-day India, such as the
following:
The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and
employment.
Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development.
Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource.
Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns
regarding health-care.
Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.
Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human
rights, and of probity in public life.
Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.
d) Indias diversity, unity amidst diversity and pluralism as a part of the functioning of Indian Society.
Conflicts due to political, economic, social and cultural reasons. Conflict resolution.
e) Democratic rights and privileges of citizens. Emerging social changes/trends relevant to governance.
f) National Security: Structure and functions of Defence Forces, Para Military Forces and Police. Origin,
growth and dimensions of fundamentalism, militancy and terrorism. Local, regional, national and
international dimensions of organized crime and terrorism; and efforts at countering them. White-collar
and cyber crime, money launder ing and tax-havens. Technology in cr ime detect ion, prevent ion
and investigation, including forensics. Weapons and weapons training that a uniformed officer should be
aware of. Food security, energy security, water security, technological self-reliance as a part of security
objectives, Disaster Management including natural and man made disasters.
g) Statistical Analysis, graph and diagrams: This part will test the candidates ability to draw
conclusions from information presented in Statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret
them.