What are the 26 optional subjects in IAS?
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) includes the option for candidates to choose an optional subject for the main examination. The optional subject is divided into two papers, and the marks obtained in these papers are considered for determining the final meriRead more
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) includes the option for candidates to choose an optional subject for the main examination. The optional subject is divided into two papers, and the marks obtained in these papers are considered for determining the final merit. The optional subject gives the candidate an opportunity to showcase his/her expertise and interest in a particular subject. Here are 26 optional subjects that are available in UPSC Civil Services Examination:
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce and Accountancy
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
It’s worth noting that the UPSC periodically revises the optional subjects offered for the exam. It’s always best to check the official UPSC website for the current list of optional subjects.
It’s also worth noting that the optional subject is not a make or break factor in the UPSC
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