What is UPSC ethics syllabus?

The GS 4 Syllabus for the Mains Examination serves as the Ethics Syllabus for UPSC. The topics covered in the GS Paper 4 syllabus are ethics, aptitude, human interface, mindset, bedrock values of the civil service, and the code of conduct for government. One of the nine papers of the Main Examination of the UPSC Civil Services Examination is the Ethics Syllabus. To teach future administrators about the ethical side of society and some moral values, it was added to the UPSC exam in 2013.

This particular UPSC CSE mains domain is mainly independent and just tangentially dependent on the mains' governance and social justice topic- GS Paper 2, where there is some little overlap in the topics connected to many fields and societal issues. The three sections of the ethics course are:

1. Ethics
2. Aptitude
3. Integrity.

The UPSC has now created a number of broad groups of themes and subtopics based on the aforesaid categorization, which are explained below.

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinantsand Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public Relationships. Human Values - Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values.
• Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
• Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.
• Emotional Intelligence-Concepts, and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Governance.
• Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and World.
• Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and Problems; Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and 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.
• Probity in Governance: Concept of Public Service; Philosophical Basis of Governance and Probity; 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 Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption
• Case Studies on above issues.

HOW ONE CAN PREPARE FOR THIS SUBJECT?

You must now be aware that this subject is so extensive and broad that one must become knowledgeable and skilled in it. If they are unable to achieve this, their chances of performing well on the mains exam may be reduced, and they may lose the chance to perform well on the mains exam.

This puts pressure on how one should prepare, but there is no need to worry because one of the biggest platforms in UPSC history- EDEN IAS, who are well known and in style for producing the top scorers in GS-paper 4 subject, including the most recent one, UPSC CSE AIR-121 Apurva Sinha, who was there ethics batch student. Moreover, like her, there are many others as well from past records.

Furthermore, under the direction of the most renowned faculty member, Tirthankar Roychowdhary sir, this course has been designed and it uses a thorough approach to cover every aspect of the UPSC's ethics syllabus. This includes theory classes, case studies sessions, daily answer writing, class notes, study materials, and sectional mock tests, all of which are conducted under proper supervision.

Additionally, the one-on-one mentorship sessions that you will receive in addition to the daily sessions will support you during your preparation by ensuring that you are always free from doubts.

The primary area where UPSC aspirants used to struggle the most was finding the best books for ethics preparation, but they were unable to do so because there are many available in the market, but sorting through them to find the most pertinent one is a major challenge. However, once you join the team of EDEN IAS, the value-added materials you will receive, not all alone, but in conjunction with Roychowdhary Sir's guidance sessions, that will help you to take your preparation to the next level.

Just buckle up since your journey towards ethics preparation will take a big leap with EDEN IAS.

Best of luck!