Exam Syllabus 2026

Subject-wise syllabus for all major government competitive exams in India. Click any exam to view the full topic breakdown.

UPSC

UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) Syllabus

Prelims — GS Paper I

  • Indian History & Culture
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Polity & Governance
  • Economic & Social Development
  • Environment & Ecology
  • General Science & Current Affairs

Prelims — CSAT Paper II

  • Comprehension
  • Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
  • Decision Making
  • General Mental Ability
  • Basic Numeracy (Class X)
  • Data Interpretation

Mains — GS Papers I–IV

  • GS I: History, Society, Geography
  • GS II: Governance, Constitution, IR
  • GS III: Economy, Environment, S&T, Security
  • GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
  • Essay (2 papers)
  • Optional Subject (2 papers)
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SSC

SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS Syllabus

Tier I (All Posts)

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Awareness
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Comprehension

Tier II — CGL

  • Mathematical Abilities
  • Reasoning & General Intelligence
  • English Language & Comprehension
  • General Awareness
  • Computer Knowledge

CHSL / MTS

  • CHSL Tier I: Same as CGL Tier I
  • CHSL Tier II: Skill / Typing Test
  • MTS: General Intelligence, Reasoning
  • MTS: Numerical Aptitude
  • MTS: English, General Awareness
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RAILWAY

RRB Group D / NTPC / ALP Syllabus

Group D — CBT

  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Science
  • General Awareness & Current Affairs

NTPC — CBT 1 & 2

  • Mathematics
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • General Awareness
  • CBT 2: Subject-specific topics

ALP — Stage I & II

  • Mathematics, General Intelligence
  • General Science & Awareness
  • Stage II Part A: General Topics
  • Stage II Part B: Trade-specific
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BANKING

IBPS PO / Clerk / SBI PO Syllabus

Prelims (PO & Clerk)

  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability

Mains — PO

  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
  • English Language
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • General, Economy & Banking Awareness
  • Descriptive Paper (Letter/Essay)

Mains — Clerk

  • General/Financial Awareness
  • General English
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
  • Quantitative Aptitude
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DEFENCE

NDA / CDS / CAPF Syllabus

NDA Written

  • Mathematics (Paper I)
  • General Ability Test (Paper II)
  • English, GK, Physics, Chemistry
  • History, Geography, Current Events

CDS Written

  • English
  • General Knowledge
  • Elementary Mathematics (IMA/INA/AFA)
  • SSB Interview

CAPF (AC)

  • Paper I: General Ability & Intelligence
  • Paper II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
  • Physical & Medical Standards
  • Personality Test / Interview
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