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Secondary (
TEST Primary (Essential) Additional )
Date of Topics covered Primary Secondary
No. News Paper / News Paper /
Mock Test [Max Marks : 250 , Duration of the Test : 3 Hrs] (Essential) References (Additional) References
[ CODE ] Magazines/ website Magazines/
website
Test 1 NOVEMBER G. S. Paper-II: Constitution, Polity 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution of India The Hindu The Indian
[1049] 12, 2017 Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, Constitution at Work by PM Bakshi PIB : Express
evolution, features, amendments, significant Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Indian Public www.pib.nic.in Economic
provisions and basic structure. Introduction to the Administration 3rd Yojana Political
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and Constitution of India : D D Basu Edition by Rajni & Vision IAS Weekly
the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Goyal comprehensive Frontline
federal structure, devolution of powers and Democracy and Development Public Administration Current affairs Kurukshetra
finances up to local levels and challenges therein. http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h by M Laxmikant notes
Separation of powers between various organs andle/123456789/25462( (Chapter : VISION IAS - Value
dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Selected Chapter ) Administrative addition Material
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme Political Science by N D Arora: Systems)
with that of other countries (Chapter 16: Typologies of Sarkaria Commission
Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, Constitutions: United Kingdom, Report
functioning, conduct of business, powers & United States of America,
privileges and issues arising out of these. France, Germany, South Africa,
Structure, organization and functioning of the Peoples China)
Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and 12th NCERT - Politics in India
Departments of the Government; pressure groups after Independence
and formal/informal associations and their role in 2nd ARC REPORT
the Polity. Punchi Commission Report
Salient features of the Representation of People's
Act.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts,
powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
bodies
+ Current Affairs
Test 2 NOVEMBER G. S. Paper -II: Governance, Social Justice Governance in India - By Development The Hindu The Indian
[1050] 26, 2017 Important aspects of governance, transparency Laxmikant Administration-Mohit PIB: Express
nd
and accountability, e-governance- applications, 2 ARC REPORT (Right to Bhattacharya www.pib.nic.in Economic
models, successes, limitations, and potential; Information, Promoting e- Indian Public Yojana Political
citizens charters, transparency & accountability Governance, Citizen Centric Administration 3rd Vision IAS Weekly
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 and institutional and other measures. Administration, Social Capital) Edition by Rajni & comprehensive Frontline
Role of civil services in a democracy. New Horizons of Public Goyal Current affairs Kurukshetra
th
Development processes and the development Administration7 Edition by Twelfth Five Year Plan notes
industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups Mohit Bhattacharya(Chapters : 2012-17 Documents Value addition
and associations, donors, charities, institutional Good "Governance", (Planning Commission) Material
and other stakeholders Governmental Accountability, Annual Reports : www.socialjustice.
Government policies and interventions for civil society and Governance, ministry of social nic.in
development in various sectors and issues arising Right to Information, justice and
out of their design and implementation. Participation and Governance , empowerment
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the E-Government)
population by the Centre and States and the IGNOU:MPS-003 India:
performance of these schemes; mechanisms, Democracy and Development
laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h
protection and betterment of these vulnerable andle/123456789/25462
sections. (Selected Chapter)
Issues relating to development and management 8th NCERT - Law and social
of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, justice
Education, Human Resources. 9th NVERT Economics
Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian
+ Current Affairs Economic Development
India Year Book
Economic Survey
Yojana
Kurukshetra
Test 3 DECEMBER G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World 11th NCERT :Physical World Geography by The Hindu The Indian
[1051] 3, 2017 Salient features of world's physical geography. Geography Majid Husain PIB : Express
Important Geophysical phenomena such as Certificate Physical and Human Ecology and www.pib.nic.in Economic
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone Geography by Goh Cheng Environment P D Yojana Political
etc., geographical features and their location- Leong Sharma Vision IAS Weekly
changes in critical geographical features Around the World comprehensive Frontline
(including water- bodies and ice-caps) and in flora (Geography): ICSE Board[Class Current affairs Kurukshetra
and fauna and the effects of such changes. 6, 7 and 8 ] or OLD NCERT notes The Hindu
G. S. Paper -III: Disaster Management Books [Class 6, 7, 8] Value addition Survey of the
Disaster and disaster management. Orient Longman Atlas Material Environment
IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster Down to Earth
+ Current Affairs Management www.downtoeart
nd
2 ARC REPORT (Crisis h.org.in
Management

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 Test 4 DECEMBER G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World 11th NCERT :Physical World Geography by The Hindu The Indian
[1052] 17, 2017 Distribution of key natural resources across the Geography Majid Husain PIB : Express
world (including South Asia and the Indian sub- Certificate Physical and Human Report : www.pib.nic.in Economic
continent); factors responsible for the location of Geography by Goh Cheng http://www.undp.org/ Yojana Political
primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries Leong content/dam/india/do Vision IAS Weekly
in various parts of the world (including India) Around the World (Geography) cs/disaster_managem comprehensive Frontline
G. S. Paper-III: Bio diversity & Environment : ICSE Board [ Class 6 , 7 & 8 ] ent_in_india.pdf Current affairs Kurukshetra
Conservation, environmental pollution and or OLD NCERT Books [ Class 6 , notes
degradation, environmental impact assessment 7,8] Value addition
+ Current Affairs Orient Longman Atlas Material
Our Environment -NCERT (VII) www.ndmindia.ni
Ecology: Unit X -Class 12th c.in
Biology NCERT
Ecology & Environment (India
Year Book)
Test 5 DECEMBER
[1053] 24, 2017 Revision Test I[Content of Test 1 + Test 2 + Test 3 + Test 4]
Test 6 JANUARY G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, Indian Culture and Heritage - Facets of Indian The Hindu The Indian
[1054] 7, 2018 Modern Indian History including Freedom NIOS : www.nios.ac.in Culture (Spectrum PIB: Express
Struggle Indian Freedom Struggle of Pub) www.pib.nic.in Economic
independence - Bipin Chandra Indian Culture Chapter Yojana Political
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art
A Brief History of Modern of Indian Year Book Vision IAS Weekly
Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient
India -Spectrum Pub. Modern Indian history comprehensive Frontline
to modern times.
- B.L Grover Current affairs
Modern Indian history from about the middle of
notes
the eighteenth century until the present-
Value addition
significant events, personalities, issues
Material
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and
important contributors/contributions from
different parts of the country.
Test 7 JANUARY G. S. Paper - I: Post Independence India, 12th NCERT - Politics in India India After Gandhi by The Hindu
[1055] 21, 2018 World History after Independence Ramchandra Guha PIB :
Post-independence consolidation and India since independence by Mastering Modern www.pib.nic.in
reorganization within the country. Bipin Chandra World History by Yojana
History of the world will include events from 18th 9th& 10th NCERT - India and the Normal Lowe Vision IAS
century such as industrial revolution, world wars, contemporary world comprehensive
redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, Current affairs
decolonization, political philosophies like notes
communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their Value addition
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 Test 8 FEBRUARY G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Ethics and The Hindu The Indian
[1056] 4, 2018 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Governance , Refurbishing of Accountability in Yojana Express
determinants and consequences of Ethics in Personnel Administration ) Government and Vision IAS PIB :
human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in New Horizons of Public Business By Ramesh K comprehensive www.pib.nic.
private and public relationships. Human Values - Administration 7 Edition by Arora Current affairs in
lessons from the lives and teachings of great Mohit Bhattacharya (Ch : Ethics and Integrity in notes Economic
leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Administrative Ethics ) Public Administration: Value addition times
family, society and educational institutions in A Short Introduction to Ethics Concepts and Cases Material Economic
inculcating values. Dr. S.N. Singh by Raymond W. Cox Political
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, Indian Public Administration Reference material on Weekly
integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, 3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal Ethics, Integrity, and Frontline
objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, (Ch : . Integrity in civil services ) Aptitude
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- IGNOU : MPA-011 ( Ch : Ethical Video : WHAT'S THE
sections. Concerns in Public RIGHT THING TO DO?
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public Administration) -Michael Sandel
administration: Status and problems; ethical www.justiceharvard.o
concerns and dilemmas in government and rg/watch/
private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in
governance; ethical issues in international
relations and funding; corporate governance.
Test 9 FEBRUARY G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude Social Psychology by Baron Ethics by William K. The Hindu The Indian
[1057] 18, 2018 Attitude: content, structure, function; its Emotional Intelligence by Frankena Yojana Express
influence and relation with thought and Daniel Goleman Understanding Ethics Vision IAS PIB:
behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social A Short Introduction to Ethics by Noel Preston comprehensive www.pib.nic.
influence and persuasion. Dr. S.N. Singh Reference material on Current affairs in
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Ethics, Integrity, and notes Economic
and application in administration and governance. Information,, Citizen Centric Aptitude Vision IAS times
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers Administration ) comprehensive Economic
from India and world. Current affairs Political
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; notes Weekly
Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Frontline
Information sharing and transparency in
government, Right to Information, Codes of
Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work
culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of
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 Test 10 MARCH G. S. Paper - I: Society NCERT -12th Indian Society Indian Social System - The Hindu The Indian
[1058] 4, 2018 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of NCERT -12th - Social Change Ram Ahuja PIB : Express
India. and Development In India Indian Social www.pib.nic.in Economic
Role of women and women's organization, IGNOU ESO -12 : Society in Structure & Change Yojana Political
population and associated issues, poverty and India K L Sharma Vision IAS Weekly
developmental issues, urbanization, their IGNOU ESO -16 : Social comprehensive Frontline
problems and their remedies. Problems In India Current affairs Kurukshetra
Effects of globalization on Indian society Indian Society & Culture notes
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism Nadeem Hasnain Value addition
& secularism. Social Problems In India - Material
+ Current Affairs Ram Ahuja
Test 11 MARCH G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Report :Twelfth Five The Hindu The Indian
[1059] 14, 2018 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Economic Development Year Plan 2012-17 PIB: Express
mobilization of resources, growth, development Economic Survey of India Documents (Planning www.pib.nic.in Economic
and employment. Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Commission) Yojana times
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Sundaram The Penguin Vision IAS Economic
Government Budgeting. Indian Economy Since Dictionary of comprehensive Political
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes Independence - Uma Kapila Economics Current affairs Weekly
in industrial policy and their effects on industrial 2nd ARC REPORT(Strengthening India Year Book notes Frontline
growth. Financial Management VISION IAS - Value Kurukshetra
Investment models. Systems) addition Material
+ Current Affairs
Test 12 MARCH G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development India since independence by Report :Twelfth Five The Hindu The Indian
[1060] 24, 2018 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Bipin Chandra[Land Reform] Year Plan 2012-17 PIB: www.pib.nic.in Express
Railways etc. 12th NCERT: Geography Documents(Planning Yojana Economic
Land reforms in India India People and Economy Commission) Vision IAS times
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of 11th NCERT:Economics:Indian The Penguin comprehensive Economic
the country, different types of irrigation and Economic Development Dictionary of Current affairs Political
irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing Economic Survey of India Economics notes Weekly
of agricultural produce and issues and related Indian Economy: R. Dutt and India Year Book Value addition Frontline
constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Sundaram Material Kurukshetra
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies Indian Economy Ministry of
and minimum support prices; Public Distribution SinceIndependence - Uma Agriculture website
System- objectives, functioning, limitations, Ministry of
Kapila
revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food Consumer Affairs,
security; Technology missions; economics of Food and Public
animal-rearing. Distribution
Food processing and related industries in India- scope website
and significance, location, upstream and downstream Ministry of Food
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 Test 13 MARCH
[1061] 31, 2018 Revision Test II[Content of Test 6 + Test 7 + Test 10 + Test 11 + 12]
Test 14 APRIL G. S. Paper -III: Security NCERT Class 12: Political Annual Report 2011- The Hindu The Indian
[1062] 8, 2018 Linkages between development and spread of Science: Contemporary World 2012 - Ministry of PIB: Express
extremism. Politics ( Chapter : Security in Home Affairs www.pib.nic.in Economic
Role of external state and non-state actors in the Contemporary World ) India year Book Yojana Political
creating challenges to internal security. 2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order Manorama Year Book Vision IAS Weekly
Challenges to internal security through , Capacity Building for Conflict comprehensive Frontline
communication networks, role of media and Resolution , Combating Current affairs
social networking sites in internal security Terrorism ) notes
challenges, basics of cyber security; money- Ministry of Home Affairs: Value addition
laundering and its prevention www.mha.nic.in Material
Security challenges and their management in
border areas; linkages of organized crime with
terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their
mandate
+ Current Affairs
Test 15 APRIL G. S. Paper - II : International relations IGNOU IGNOU The Hindu The Indian
[1063] 15, 2018 India and its neighborhood- relations. EPS-07 International Relations MPS-002 International World Focus Express
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and MPS-001 India and the World Relations: Theory and Vision IAS PIB:www.pib
agreements involving India and/or affecting NCERT Class 12: Political Problems comprehensive .nic.in
India's interests Science: Contemporary World India's Foreign Policy- Current affairs Frontline
Effect of policies and politics of developed and Politics Retrospect and notes
developing countries on India's interests, Indian Foreign Policy of India by V N Prospect- by Value addition
diaspora. Khanna SumitGanguly Material
Important International institutions, agencies and Ministry of External Affairs Manorama Year Book
fora- their structure, mandate. website / Wikipedia
+ Current Affairs
Test 16 APRIL G. S. Paper -III: Technology Science & Technology : TMH Wikipedia The Indian
[1064] 22, 2018 Science and Technology- developments and their Publication or Spectrum Vision IAS Express
applications and effects in everyday life Publication comprehensive PIB:
Science Reporter Current affairs www.pib.nic.in
Achievements of Indians in science & technology;
The Hindu notes FrontlineIntern
indigenization of technology and developing new
ational
technology. Value addition
Journals
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Material
&Magazines
robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and www.sciencem
issues relating to intellectual property rights. ag.org
+ Current Affairs www.wisegeek
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[1065] 29, 2018
Revision Test III [Test 14 + Test 15 + 16]
CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAM, 2018 JUNE 3 ( SUNDAY )
Test 18 JUNE Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I ( Full Length Test )
[1066] 17, 2018 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
+ Current Affairs
Test 19 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II ( Full Length Test )
[1067] 1, 2018 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 20 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III ( Full Length Test )
[1068] 15, 2018 Technology , Economic Development , Bio diversity -Environment , Security and Disaster Management
+ Current Affairs
Test 21 JULY Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV ( Full Length Test )
[1069] 25, 2018 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Test 22 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I ( Full Length Test )
[1070] 5, 2018 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
+ Current Affairs
Test 23 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II ( Full Length Test )
[1071] 14, 2018 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 24 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III ( Full Length Test )
[1072] 25, 2018 Technology , Economic Development , Bio diversity -Environment , Security and Disaster Management
+ Current Affairs
Test 25 SEPTEMBER Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV ( Full Length Test )
[1073] 1, 2018 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

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INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:

Static & dynamic Potential of Mock test papers (Scoring Potential), Macro & Micro performance Analysis of aspirants, Section wise analysis, Difficulty Analysis, All India Rank,comparison
with toppers, Geographical Analysis, Integrated Score Card, Analysis of Mock Test papers based on difficulty level & nature of questions etc.

Difficulty Level (DL): Easy (E), Medium (M), Difficult (D), Very Difficult (V)

Nature of Question (Nature): Fundamental /Conceptual /Conventional (F), Current Affairs (CA), Fundamental + Current Affairs (FCA) and Unconventional (U)

UPSC CRITERIA: Criteria for assessment of candidate performance in the written IAS exam as per UPSC instruction:
The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their
information and memory. -Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

METHODOLOGY: Methodology for evaluation of Answer sheet: Our expert will evaluate aspirants answer sheet on following indicators using their experience in the field of
UPSC.

EVALUATION INDICATORS
1. Alignment Competence
2. Context Competence
3. Content Competence
4. Language Competence
5. Introduction Competence
6. Structure - Presentations Competence
7. Conclusion Competence
MARKS

Score: Scale: 1- 5 5 Outstanding 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Average 1 - Poor

Total Marks in the question has been given on proper consideration of weightage of every evaluation indicators based on nature of the questions and UPSC experience of the expert.
The score of every indicator for any question will highlight candidates competence performance (for understanding of the level of quality of the question and required action plans).

BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF FOLLOWING DESIGNED COMPETENCIES:

Alignment Competence:
- Streamlining the answer by focusing on Key words & Tail words in the question like Elucidate, Explain, Comment, Examine, Critically examine, Discuss, Analyze, Illustrate, Review,
Argue, Justify etc.
Context Competence:
- Understanding the main demand/theme of the question i.e. comprehensive understanding of the context in which the question is framed .
Content Competence:
- Writing the answer relevant to the contextual understanding and alignment of the question and accordingly substantiate through examples, facts, data, arguments, critical analysis,
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 Language Competence:
- Organising the content in proper sentence formation and simple expression.
- Appropriate and right usage of technical words required to maintain word limit and timely completion of the question.
Introduction Competence:
- Effective and relevant beginning required to give a head-start to the answer by either giving the background, data, current news associated, etc.
Structure - Presentation Competence:
- Organising the content in accordance with the different parts of the question in order to maintain required connectivity and flow in the answer.
- Using headings and sub-headings, bullet points, flowchart, diagram, etc. to present the content effectively.
Conclusion Competence:
- Ending the answer by concluding remarks by suggesting a way forward, innovative solution, incorporating different views/perspectives in a balanced manner.

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