UPSC Syllabus:1.
M. Laxmikanth (Indian Polity):- Introduction to the Indian political system
- Evolution of Indian Constitution
- Features and significance of the Constitution
- Preamble, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union and its Territory
- Citizenship
- Fundamental Duties
- President, Vice President, and Prime Minister
- Council of Ministers and Cabinet Committees
- Parliament and its functioning
- Supreme Court and High Courts
- State Government and its structure
- Governor and Chief Minister
- State Legislature and its functioning
- Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Government
- Central and State Relations
- Constitutional Bodies and Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC
- Non-Constitutional Bodies
- Other Constitutional Dimensions
- Political Dynamics and Challenges in India
- Working of the Constitution
2.
Indian Constitution:- Historical background and making of the Constitution
- Salient features and key amendments
- Fundamental rights, Directive Principles, and Fundamental Duties
- Union and its Territory, Citizenship, and Citizenship Amendment Act
- President, Vice President, and Prime Minister
- Council of Ministers and Cabinet Committees
- Parliament and its functioning
- Supreme Court and High Courts
- State Government and its structure
- Governor and Chief Minister
- State Legislature and its functioning
- Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Government
- Central and State Relations
- Constitutional Bodies and Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC
- Non-Constitutional Bodies
- Other Constitutional Dimensions
- Political Dynamics and Challenges in India
- Working of the Constitution
3.
Government System: Parliamentary and Federal System:- Role and functions of the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister
- Council of Ministers and Cabinet Committees
- Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Supreme Court and High Courts: Composition and functions
- State Government: Governor and Chief Minister
- State Legislature: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
- Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Government
- Central and State Relations: Inter-State Relations and Interstate Council
- Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, and more
- Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC
- Non-Constitutional Bodies: NITI Aayog, NHRC, and more
- Other Constitutional Dimensions: Emergency Provisions, Amendment Procedure, and more
4.
State Government: Executive and Legislature:- Structure and functioning of State Government
- Governor: Role and powers
- Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
- State Legislature: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
- Legislative Procedures and Committees
- State Budget and Finance Commission
- Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC
- Role of State Government in policy formulation and implementation
- Challenges and issues in State Government
5.
Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies:- Evolution and significance of Panchayati Raj System
- Structure and functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Functions, powers, and finance of Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Significance of Urban Local Bodies
- Structure and functioning of Urban Local Bodies
- Functions, powers, and finance of Urban Local Bodies
- Challenges and issues in Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Government
6.
Centralized Territories and Special Areas:- Union Territories and their administration
- Special Areas: Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas
- Role and challenges in administering Centralized Territories and Special Areas
7.
Constitutional Bodies and Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC:- Election Commission: Composition, powers, and functions
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): Composition and functions
- Finance Commission: Composition and functions
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Composition and functions
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): Composition and functions
- National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): Composition and functions
- Special Provisions for SC, ST, and OBC: Reservation policies, protective measures, and welfare schemes
8.
Non-Constitutional Bodies:- NITI Aayog: Composition and functions
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Composition and functions
- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Composition and functions
- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG): Role and functions
- Central Information Commission (CIC): Composition and functions
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Composition and functions
- Other important Non-Constitutional Bodies
9.
Other Constitutional Dimensions:- Emergency Provisions: National Emergency, President's Rule, Financial Emergency
- Amendment Procedure: Process and significance of amending the Constitution
- Judicial Review: Role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Concept and significance
- Public Service Commissions: Role and functions
- Important Constitutional Articles and Schedules
10.
Political Dynamics:- Political parties and their ideologies
- Coalition politics and alliances
- Pressure groups and their role in policy-making
- Electoral systems and electoral reforms
- Role of media in shaping public opinion
- Role of civil society in governance
- Challenges and issues in Indian politics
11.
Working of the Constitution:- Checks and balances among the three organs of the government
- Role of the judiciary in upholding the Constitution
- Role of the executive in policy implementation
- Role of the legislature in lawmaking
- Role of the citizens in participatory democracy
- Challenges and issues in the effective working of the Constitution
Note: This syllabus is subject to change as per the official notification and updates from the UPSC. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website of the UPSC for the most updated syllabus.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC