Current Events of National and International Importance:
- Candidates should have knowledge of recent developments at both national and international levels.
History of India and Indian National Movement
- Broad understanding of social, economic, and political aspects of Indian History.
- Synoptic view of Nature and Character of the freedom movement, Growth of nationalism, Attainment of independence.
India and World Geography
- World Geography: General understanding.
- Indian Geography: Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance
- Includes topics such as the Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Political system including Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic Policy and Indian Culture.
Economic and Social Development
- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives.
- Focus on problems and relationships between Population, Environment, and Urbanization.
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
- General awareness required; no subject specialization required.
General Science
- Understanding of Science, including matter of everyday observations and experiences, as expected of a well-educated individual without specialised scientific discipline.