Complete Syllabus and Booklist for UPSC Civil Services Examination IAS

Complete UPSC CSE Syllabus & Booklist | IAS, IPS, IFS Preparation Guide (Prelims, Mains & Interview)

Are you preparing for the *UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS/IFS)* and feeling overwhelmed by the vast syllabus and countless book recommendations?
This video is your *one-stop, comprehensive roadmap* to crack UPSC with clarity and confidence.
In this detailed guide, I break down the *entire UPSC syllabus* stage-by-stage and paper-by-paper, along with a *carefully curated booklist* based on standard sources trusted by toppers and mentors.
🔍 *What you’ll learn in this video:*
✅ *UPSC Exam Structure Explained*
• Prelims
• Mains
• Interview / Personality Test
✅ *Complete Prelims Syllabus (GS + CSAT)*
• History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech
• CSAT strategy and sources
✅ *Mains Syllabus – Paper-wise Breakdown*
• Essay
• GS Paper I – History, Culture, Society & Geography
• GS Paper II – Polity, Governance, Social Justice & IR
• GS Paper III – Economy, Agriculture, Environment, S&T, Security & Disaster Management
• GS Paper IV – Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
• Optional Subject overview
• Qualifying Papers (Indian Language & English)
✅ *Detailed & Practical Booklist*
📚 Concise “Must-Read” Books
📚 Reference Books for Conceptual Depth
📚 Separate sources for *Prelims & Mains*
✅ *Current Affairs Strategy for UPSC*
• Newspapers to follow
• Monthly magazines
• Government sources (PIB, PRS, Economic Survey, Budget)
• Smart approach to avoid information overload
✅ *Interview / Personality Test Preparation*
• DAF-based preparation
• Opinion building
• Mock interviews & current affairs relevance

🎯 *Who is this video for?*

✔ Beginners starting UPSC preparation
✔ Repeat aspirants looking for structure
✔ Anyone confused about *what to study & what to skip*
📌 *Key Message:*
UPSC is not about reading more books — it’s about reading the right books in the right way.
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