UPSC IAS Admit Card 2023 Live: What After IAS Hall Ticket?

Indian National Movement is one of the most important sections of the UPSC syllabus. The UPSC can ask anything from these topics which requires comprehensive preparation of the topic. The candidates should read the best books for comprehensive preparation and not rely on the coaching notes only. The best books for Indian National Movement are

• NECRT of Modern History - Class VIII to XII
• India's Struggle For Independence by Bipan Chandra
• History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
• A Brief History of Modern India - Spectrum

 Indian National Movement is one of the most important topics for the IAS aspirants as well as for the common man. The study of this topics provides a clear picture of events which occurred in the course of Independence. It provides information about the contributions of out founding fathers to the nation and society. The candidates can see below the important topic for this section.

• India on the Eve of British Conquest
• Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India
• Causes of British Success in India
• British Conquest of Bengal
• Mysore’s Resistance to the Company
• Anglo-Maratha Struggle for Supremacy
• Conquest of Sindh
• Conquest of Punjab
• Extension of British Paramountcy through Administrative Policy
• Relations of British India with Neighbouring Countries
• British India and the North-West Frontier
• Resistance against British Before 1857
• The Revolt of 1857: Causes, Events, Spread, Leaders
• Suppression of the Revolt, Reasons of its failure
• Socio-Religious Reform Movements
• Beginning of Modern Nationalism in India
• Foundation of Indian National Congress
• Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909)
• First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917)
• First World War and Nationalist Response
• Emergence of Gandhi
• Non-Cooperation Movement and Khilafat Andolan
• Emergence of Swarajists, Socialist Ideas, Revolutionary Activities and Other New Forces
• Simon Commission and the Nehru Report
• Civil Disobedience Movement and Round Table Conferences
• Debates on the Future Strategy after Civil Disobedience Movement
• Congress Rule in Provinces
• Nationalist Response in the Wake of World War II
• Quit India Movement, Demand for Pakistan, and the INA
• Post-War National Scenario
• Independence with Partition
• Constitutional, Administrative and Judicial Developments
• Survey of British Policies in India
• Economic Impact of British Rule in India
• Development of Indian Press
• Development of Education
• Peasant Movements 1857-1947
• Movement of the Working Class
• Challenges Before the Newborn Nation
• Indian States
• Making of the Constitution for India
• The Evolution of Nationalist Foreign Policy
• First General Elections
• Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64)
• Prime Ministers after Nehru

Though Ancient History is a less important section of UPSC syllabus because the Commission ask few questions from this section, but irrespective of that, the candidates are suggested to prepare this section to gain an advantage over the fellow competing candidates.

• India's Ancient Past by R. S. Sharma.
• Ancient History NCERTs of Class VIII, IX, X, XI and XII

The candidates can see here the Ancient History topics. Though the Commission ask very few questions from Ancient History but last year, the trend was reversed and the Commission asked around 8 questions from this section of the UPSC syllabus. The candidates can see here the most important topics for Ancient History.

Geographical Extent of Ancient India

Stone Age

• Old Stone Age
• Phases in Palaeolithic Age
• Late Stone Age
• News Stone Age

Stone –Copper Phase

• Chalcolithic Settlements and Culture
• Importance and Limitation of Chalcolithic Culture
• Copper Age in India

Harappan Civilisation /Indus Valley Civilisation

• Geographical Extent
• Major Cities
• Town Planning and Structures
• Agriculture and Domestication of animal
• Art and Crafts
• Trade
• Social and Political Organisations
• Religious Practices
• Deities in Indus Valley Civilisation
• Tree and Animal Worship
• Harappan Script
• Pottery – Seals, Images
• Terracotta figures
• Origin, Maturity and Decline of Indus Valley Civilisation

Aryan and the Age of Rig Vedas

• Aryans – their origin and identity
• Tribal Conflict
• Life and Culture
• Family and Social Divisions
• Rig Vedic Gods

Later Vedic Period

• Period
• Printed Grey Ware Culture
• Iron Phase Culture
• Economic and Social Divisions in the Indian Society
• Political and Social Organisation
• Gods, Rituals and Philosophy

Rise of Jainism and Buddhism

• Causes of Origin
• Their founders and other heads
• Caste and Varna system in the age of Buddha
• Religious Doctrines of Jainism and Buddhism
• Geographical Spread, Influence and decline

Mahajanpads

• Names and geographical extent
• Growth and rise of Mahajanpads

Magadh Empire

• Period, leaders, hierarchy
• Causes of rising, growth, success and decline
• Structure of Society, Political structure and governance
• The economic system, trade
• Weights and Measures

Iranian and Macedonian Invasion

Mauryan Empire

• Period, leaders, hierarchy
• Causes of rising, growth, success and decline
• Social Institutions, Political structure and governance
• Significance of Mauryan Empire
• Mauryan Culture

• The economic system, trade

Sakas, Pratiharas, Kushans and other Central Asian Contacts

Age of Satavahanas

• Period, leaders, hierarchy
• Rise, Growth, Political Structure
• Administration, Architecture, Religion, language

Sangam Age

• Three Kingdoms of South – Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas
• Polity and Administration
• Society and Position of Women in Sangam Period
• Religion and Economy
• Decline of Sangam Age
• Art and Literature

Gupta Age

• Period, leaders, hierarchy
• Causes of rise, growth, success and decline
• Social Institutions, Political structure and governance
• Significance of Gupta Age
• Society and Culture, position of women
• Economic system, trade

Harsha and his times

• Harsha Kingdom
• Administration, Political Structure, Rise of Nalanda

Formation of new states in India

• Various Kingdoms which spread alongside during that age

Transformation of Ancient Age

• Social Crisis, origin of land grants,
• Decline of Central Control,
• Changes in the Varna System
• Cultural Development
• Sequence of Social Change
• Religion and formation of Social Classes
• Philosophical system
• Art and literature

Geography is one of the most important sections of the IAS syllabus. It is essential to prepare the Geography of India for the UPSC prelims and mains exam. To prepare the Geographical features and concepts, the candidates can refer to the books given below:

Best Books for Geography

The geography is very broad and the candidates cannot cover the geography syllabus from one book. The candidates need to refer to various books for the topics given below.

• Geography NCERT books of class VI to XII
• Goh Cheng Loeng’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography
• Indian Geography by Majid Hussain
• Concise Geography by ALS
• Environment by Shankar IAS Academy
• Oxford Student Atlas

The candidates can also read if they have time

• Physical Geography by Roopa Publication
• Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
• Human Geography by Majid Hussain

For the UPSC prelims exam, the candidates are required to prepare the Geography of India and the World. The candidates need to study and retain the Geographical phenomena with the Scientific principles behind them. Geography is a Scientific subject and most of the candidates find it difficult to prepare. The candidates can see below the most important topics of Geography of India for the UPSC prelims exam. 

Physical Geography topics

Outer Space

• Solar System and other Celestial bodies
  Our planets
• Theories and phenomenon associated with the outer space

Earth and it's Interior

• Materials of the Earth’s Crust: Rocks and Minerals
• Latitudes and Longitudes
• Motions of the Earth
• Distribution of Oceans and Continents
• Timeline of evolution

Geo-morphology

• Mineral and Rock Systems
• Geomorphic Processes
• Volcanoes
• Landforms and their evolution –Exogenic and Endogenic
• Rocks and Associated Economic Minerals
• Soils and associate crops

Climatology

• Atmosphere – Composition and Structure
• Solar Radiation-Heat Balance, Transfer & Distribution of Temperature   
• Cyclones   
• Insolation and Heat Budget       
• Humidity and Precipitation  
• Weather System and Atmospheric Circulation     
• Water Content in the Atmosphere and its impact
• Climate types and Vegetation across the world
• Climate Change and its impact

See here: India Polity and Governance Syllabus

Hydrology

• Ocean and Movement of Ocean Water (Water Currents)
• Marine Resources
• Marine Flora Fauna and Deposits
• Drainage patterns and resultant landforms

Economic Geography

• Types of Economic Activities
• Mineral and Power Resources
• Agriculture
• Industries
• Human Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation 

• Environment     
• Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Human Geography Topics

• Demography and Population pyramids
• Population Growth and associated theories and models
• World Population Distribution, Density and Growth
• Human Development
• Human Environment–Settlement, Transport and Communication
• Human-Environment Interactions The Tropical and the Subtropical Region
• Transport and Communication
• International Trade

Pollution

• Types of pollution
• Pollution and its impact
• Global warming and its impact
• Global initiatives for tackling climate change

Indian Geography Topics

• India and its physical features
• Mountain system in India
• River system in India
• Natural Vegetation and wildlife
• Agriculture and cropping pattern
• Urbanisation and population distribution in India
• Economic activities of the population
• Energy Resources in India
• Mineral Resources in India
• National Parks and Wildlife centuries 

Apart from the Important Sources, the candidates should also refer to the standard and indispensable books for Indian Polity topics. The candidates can see the most important books for Indian Polity Topics

• NCERT - How Constitution works
• Bare Act - Constitution of India
• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
• The Constitution Of India By P.M. Bakshi
• The Constitution of India buy DD Basu for Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Emergency Provisions and Special status to the states

The candidates can see here the important sources and books which can help in preparing the Indian Polity Syllabus for the UPSC prelims exam.

Important Source for Indian Polity And Governance Preparation

• Constitution of India Bare Act
• Constitution at work NCERT
• India Year Book official  
• NITI Aayog website and its important reports
• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
• Constitution of India by P.M. Bakshi
• Introduction to the Constitution of India by DD Basu
• PRS website
• Rajya Sabha website
• Lok Sabha website
• Newspaper Editorials
• Prime Minister Speeches
• Important Supreme Court Decisions

The candidates should prepare Indian Polity for the UPSC prelims exam because every year, the Commission ask over 10 questions in the prelims exam. The candidates can see here the Indian Polity syllabus for the IAS prelims exam. The given list of topics is inclusive only and the candidates can include further to make their preparation comprehensive

• Making of Constitution of India (Overlapping with the Modern History) - It is important to understand the intent of the framers of the Constitution.
• Constitution of India
• The preamble of the Constitution
• Parliamentary Form of Government
• Parliamentary Committees
• Union Budget
• Federal Structure of India
• Judicial System in India
• State government in India
• Administration of Union Territories
• NITI Aayog
• Finance Commission
• Election Commission
• Central Information Commission of India
• Lokpal and Lokayukta
• National Disaster Management Authority
• National Green Tribunal
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• Central Administrative Tribunal
• Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Indian States
• Union, State and Concurrent list of subjects
• Rules related to the Languages
• Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules 1961

Important Acts passed by the Parliament of India

• Citizenship Act and its amendments
• Farmers Acts
• Consumer Protection Act, 2019
• Important Draft of the Acts floated by Government of India

Important topics from the Constitution of India

• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Fundamental duties
• Union Executive
• Union Legislature
• State Executive
• State legislature
• Emergency Provisions
• Union and States relations
• Governor Role in State Government
• Details about Supreme Court. High Court and lower judiciary

Indian Polity Topics - Dynamic

Dynamic topics emerge from the current events of national and international importance. Let us see below some of the important topics:

• Important Provisions of Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021
• Waste Management Policy in India and its effectiveness
• Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
• Salient Features of MPLAD Scheme
• Expansion in BSF jurisdiction and the way ahead

The candidates should note that the UPSC prelims 2023 will be conducted on May 28 as per the syllabus mentioned in the official notification. The UPSC syllabus is given below:

• Current events of national and international importance (Current Affairs)
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
• Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
• Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc
• General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
• General Science

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the instructions for the UPSC exam. The candidates were required to read and affirm that they have read the instructions before downloading their admit card. Some of the important instructions released by UPSC are as follows:

• The candidature of the candidates is purely provisional till the recommendation phase.
• It will be mandatory to carry the UPSC admit card 2023 to the exam centre
• Candidates will be responsible for the safe custody of the UPSC admit card 
• The candidates should note that any omission/ mistake/ discrepancy in encoding/filling in details in the OMR answer sheet, especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection.
• The candidates should note that the entry to the examination centre will close ten minutes before the commencement of examination that is 9.20 for the morning session and 2.20 for the after ni=oon session.
• Answers marked in the OMR sheet other than those marked by Black Ball Point Pen will not be evaluated.
• Candidates who do not have clear photographs on the e-Admit Card will have to bring a photo identify proof and two passport size photographs one for each Session for appearing in the Examination with an undertaking.

The candidates need to carry one photo identity card with the UPSC admit card. The candidates will be required to carry the same photo identity proof whose number was mentioned in the IAS application. The Commission ask the candidates to enter the number of their photo identity card in the application. The UPSC provides a list of photo identity cards which are allowed in the UPSC application. The candidates can check the list below:

1. Adhaar card
2. Passport
3. PAN Card
4. Driving Licence
5. Voter Id card(EPIC Card)

The Union Public Service Commission does not place any restriction on downloading the UPSC admit card more than once. The candidates can download the UPSC admit card any number of times from the official website. The UPSC CSE(IAS) admit card will be available till the exam day that is till May 28.

The candidates should take more than one printout of the UPSC admit card 2023 and keep it at a safe place. The candidates will be required to show this admit card at the examination centre to gain entry to the examination centre. The candidates should endure that they should not lost it before the exam day or else they will be required to download it again.

The candidates should download the UPSC admit card 2023 from the official website in the manner given here. The candidates should check all the personal details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy in the personal details, the candidates must inform the Commission immediately. 

The candidates will be required to read the UPSC instructions given before the download window of the UPSC admit card. The candidates will be required to affirm that they have read the instructions given by the Commission then only, the UPSC admit card download window will appear for the candidates.

The UPSC admit card 2023 has been released on its official website - upsconline.nic.in. The candidates can download their UPSC CSP 2023 Admit card from the direct link provided here. Direct Link to Download UPSC admit card  - https://upsconline.nic.in/eadmitcard/admitcard_csp_2023/admit_card.php#hhh1 

UPSC Admit Card 2023 Released

As per the media reports, the UPSC admit card 2023 is expected to release on its official website at 2.30 PM. The Commission is all set to release the UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card 2023 on its official website. 

The candidates should note that The official website of Union Public Service Commission is going busy.The error message shown to the candidates is shown below. This implies that the UPSC may be uploading the notice for the UPSC admit card 2023. The error shown at the official website is as follows:

UPSC admit card 2023

The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC admit card 2023 shortly on its official website -upsc.gov.in. After the official release, the candidates can get here the Direct Link to Download the UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card 2023. Stay tuned for the direct link for UPSC admit card.

The UPSC admit card 2023 will fetch the personal details of the candidates from the official database. The personal details mentioned in the UPSC admit card are the reflection of the official records and the candidates are requested to check all the personal details mentioned on the UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card. Because in case of any discrepancy in personal details, the candidates should immediately inform the Commission about such discrepancy and submit a copy of the UPSC application to substantiate the claim. 

The candidates should contact the Commission as per the details given below:

Union Public Service Commission
Dholpur House,
Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069

Facilitation Counter

011-23098543 / 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098591

Email

feedback-upsc@gov.in

The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with the UPSC admit card. The Commission ask for such photo identity card to be filled in the UPSC IAS application. The candidates will be required to carry same identity card to the examination centre. In case such identity card is lost or stolen, the candidates must inform the exam conducting body.

UPSC admit card 2023 is expected to be released by 1.30 PM on the official website of Union Public Service Commission. The candidates will get here the direct link to download UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card 2023 for the prelims exam.

Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC admit card on its official website. UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card will be the authority letter which authorises the candidates to appear in the IAS prelims exam. The candidates need to check the details mentioned on the admit card and follow the instructions released along  with the  UPSC admit card.

The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC admit card 2023 for Civil Service (IAS) prelims exam. The Commission will conduct the UPSC 2023 prelims exam on May 28 in two sessions.

Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC admit card by 12.00 PM today. The Commission is expected to release the UPSC CSE(IAS) prelims admit card 2023 on its official website-upsc.gov.in.

Union Public Service Commission mention the exam centre in the UPSC admit card only. The candidates will know their exam centre only through the UPSC CSE(IAS) admit card. There is no other way to know the UPSC exam centre of the candidate.

UPSC admit card 2023 will be the official document to secure entry to the examination centre. The candidates need to show their UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card at the entry of the examination centre to get entry to the examination centre. The candidates with no admit card will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.