Preliminary Examination
General Studies Syllabus:
- General Science: Questions included in General Science covers general science, which deals with things happening in our daily life. Some of the subjects which candidates are supposed to study while preparing for this exam include Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
- Importance of Current Events (National & International): This section includes current events happening both nationally and internationally.
- History of India and Indian National Movement: In this section, the questions linked to Indian history are asked in the exam. The kind of questions asked in the exam are related to the Indian National Movement, the growth of nationalism, etc.
- Indian and World Geography: Questions will be based on the social, economic, and physical geography of India and candidates also have to prepare about Indian agriculture as well.
- Culture, Politics, Economy of India: Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country‘s political system and Constitution of India, economic developments in the country, Panchayati Raj, etc.
- General Mental Ability: Haryana–Economy, and people. Social, economic, and cultural institutions and language of Haryana.
CSAT Syllabus:
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (asked till Class X level)
- Data interpretation (asked till Class X level)
Mains Syllabus
English and English Essay Syllabus:
| Precise Writing | Comprehension of given passages |
| Essay | Usage and Vocabulary |
| General Grammar / Composition |
Hindi and Hindi Essay Syllabus:
| Translation of an English passage into Hindi Essay on a specific topic. | Explanation of Hindi passage in Hindi only |
| Composition (idioms, corrections, etc.) | Letter / precise writing |
General Studies Syllabus:
General Studies Syllabus: Part-1
(a) History of Modern India and Indian Culture: The ‘History of Modern India’ includes history from the middle of the nineteenth century and includes questions related to eminent personalities who helped a lot in the Indian freedom movement.
(b) Geography of India: In this section, questions related to the country’s physical, economic, and social geography are asked.
(c) Indian Polity: Candidates have to prepare answers related to the Indian Constitution, Political system, and other similar matters.
(d) Current National issues and topics of social relevance: This part is included to evaluate the candidate‘s awareness related to the existing national issues and topics of social relevance. Some of the topics asked in the exam include;
- Demography and Human Resources & related problems.
- Behavioral and social concerns and social welfare problems like gender equality, child labor, adult literacy, rehabilitation of the handicapped, etc.
- Law enforcement issues, human rights, corruption in public life, communal harmony, etc. Internal Security and other similar problems.
- Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources, and national heritage.
General Studies Syllabus: Part-2
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| India and the World | The purpose of including this section is to test the candidate‘s awareness related to India‘s relationship with the rest of the world in different spheres. Questions related to Foreign Affairs. External Security and related matters, Nuclear Policy, etc. are asked in the exam. |
| Indian Economy | In this section, questions related to the planning and economic development in India, economic and trade issues, World Bank, W.T.O., etc. come in the exam. |
| International Affairs & Institutions | Questions related to important events in world affairs and on international institutions are asked in the exam. |
| Developments in science and technology, communications, and space sector | Candidate‘s awareness regarding overall developments in the field of science and technology, communications, etc. is tested. |
| Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams. | This part includes some exercises aimed at testing the candidate‘s ability to come up with some common-sense conclusions based on the facts mentioned in the statistical, graphical, or diagrammatic form, etc. |
Optional Subject List
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Botany
- Political science & international relations
- Law
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- Physics
- Agriculture
- Psychology
- Animal husbandry & Veterinary science
- Commerce & Accountancy
- Punjabi literature
- Public administration
- Civil engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Geography
- Sociology
- Indian history