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Secondary (
Primary (Essential) Additional )
TEST No. Date of Topics covered Primary Secondary
News Paper / News Paper /
[ CODE ] Mock Test [Max Marks : 250 , Duration of the Test : 3 Hrs] (Essential) References (Additional) References
Magazines/ website Magazines/
website
Test 1 DECEMBER G. S. Paper-II: Constitution, Polity 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution of India The Hindu The Indian
Constitution at Work by PM Bakshi PIB : Express
[927] 31, 2016 Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, Indian Polity by M Laxmikant Indian Public www.pib.nic.in Economic
evolution, features, amendments, significant Introduction to the Administration 3rd Yojana Political
provisions and basic structure. Constitution of India : D D Basu Edition by Rajni & Vision IAS Weekly
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and IGNOU :MPS-003 India: Goyal comprehensive Frontline
Democracy and Development Public Administration Current affairs Kurukshetra
the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the
http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h by M Laxmikant notes
federal structure, devolution of powers and andle/123456789/25462( (Chapter : VISION IAS - Value
finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Selected Chapter ) Administrative addition Material
Separation of powers between various organs Political Science by N D Arora: Systems)
dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. (Chapter 16: Typologies of Sarkaria Commission
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme Constitutions: United Kingdom, Report
with that of other countries United States of America,
France, Germany, South Africa,
Parliament and State Legislatures - structure,
Peoples China)
functioning, conduct of business, powers & 12th NCERT - Politics in India
privileges and issues arising out of these. after Independence
Structure, organization and functioning of the 2nd ARC REPORT
Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Punchi Commission Report
Departments of the Government; pressure groups
and formal/informal associations and their role in
the Polity.
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

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Test 2 JANUARY G. S. Paper - II: Governance, Social Justice Governance in India - By Development The Hindu The Indian
Laxmikant Administration - Mohit PIB: Express
[928] 9, 2017 Important aspects of governance, transparency 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to Bhattacharya www.pib.nic.in Economic
and accountability, e-governance- applications, Information, Promoting e- Indian Public Yojana Political
models, successes, limitations, and potential; Governance, Citizen Centric Administration 3rd Vision IAS Weekly
citizens charters, transparency & accountability Administration, Social Capital) Edition by Rajni & comprehensive Frontline
New Horizons of Public Goyal Current affairs Kurukshetra
and institutional and other measures.
Administration 7thEdition by Twelfth Five Year Plan notes
Role of civil services in a democracy. Mohit Bhattacharya (Chapters 2012-17 Documents Value addition
Development processes and the development : Good "Governance", (Planning Commission) Material
industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups Governmental Accountability, Annual Reports : www.socialjustice.
and associations, donors, charities, institutional civil society and Governance, ministry of social nic.in
and other stakeholders Right to Information, justice and
Government policies and interventions for Participation and Governance , empowerment
E-Government)
development in various sectors and issues arising
IGNOU: MPS-003 India:
out of their design and implementation. Democracy and Development
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/h
population by the Centre and States and the andle/123456789/25462
performance of these schemes; mechanisms, (Selected Chapter)
laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the 8th NCERT - Law and social
protection and betterment of these vulnerable justice
9th NVERT Economics
sections.
11th NCERT: Economics: Indian
Issues relating to development and management Economic Development
of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, India Year Book
Education, Human Resources. Economic Survey
Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Yojana
Kurukshetra
+ Current Affairs

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Test 3 JANUARY G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World 11th NCERT :Physical World Geography by The Hindu The Indian
Geography Majid Husain PIB : Express
[934] 18, 2017 Salient features of world's physical geography. Certificate Physical and Human Ecology and www.pib.nic.in Economic
Distribution of key natural resources across the Geography by Goh Cheng Environment P D Yojana Political
world (including South Asia and the Indian sub- Leong Sharma Vision IAS Weekly
continent); factors responsible for the location of Around the World comprehensive Frontline
(Geography): ICSE Board Current affairs Kurukshetra
primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries
[Class 6, 7 and 8 ] or OLD notes The Hindu
in various parts of the world (including India) NCERT Books [Class 6, 7, 8] Value addition Survey of the
Orient Longman Atlas Material Environment
G. S. Paper-III: Bio diversity & Environment Our Environment - NCERT (VII) Down to Earth
Conservation, environmental pollution and Ecology: Unit X - Class 12th www.downtoeart
Biology NCERT h.org.in
degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Ecology & Environment (India
+ Current Affairs Year Book)

Test 4 JANUARY G. S. Paper - I: Geography of the World 11th NCERT :Physical World Geography by The Hindu The Indian
Geography Majid Husain PIB : Express
[935] 27, 2017 Important Geophysical phenomena such as Certificate Physical and Human Report : www.pib.nic.in Economic
earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone Geography by Goh Cheng http://www.undp.org/ Yojana Political
etc., geographical features and their location- Leong content/dam/india/do Vision IAS Weekly
changes in critical geographical features Around the World (Geography) cs/disaster_managem comprehensive Frontline
: ICSE Board [ Class 6 , 7 & 8 ] ent_in_india.pdf Current affairs Kurukshetra
(including water- bodies and ice-caps) and in flora
or OLD NCERT Books [ Class 6 , notes
and fauna and the effects of such changes. 7,8] Value addition
Orient Longman Atlas Material
G. S. Paper -III: Disaster Management IGNOU : MPA-018 Disaster www.ndmindia.ni
Disaster and disaster management. Management c.in
2nd ARC REPORT (Crisis
+ Current Affairs Management

Test 5 FEBRUARY
3, 2017 Revision Test I [Content of Test 1 + Test 2 + Test 3 + Test 4]
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Test 6 FEBRUARY G. S. Paper - I: Indian Heritage and Culture, Indian Culture and Heritage - Facets of Indian The Hindu The Indian
10, 2017 Modern Indian History including Freedom NIOS : www.nios.ac.in Culture (Spectrum PIB: Express
[937] 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
Value addition
the eighteenth century until the present-
Material
significant events, personalities, issues
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and
important contributors/contributions from
different parts of the country.

Test 7 FEBRUARY G. S. Paper - I: Post Independence India, World 12th NCERT - Politics in India India After Gandhi by The Hindu
17, 2017 History after Independence Ramchandra Guha PIB :
[859] India since independence by Mastering Modern www.pib.nic.in
Post-independence consolidation and Bipin Chandra World History by Yojana
reorganization within the country. 9th& 10th NCERT - India and the Normal Lowe Vision IAS
History of the world will include events from 18th contemporary world comprehensive
century such as industrial revolution, world wars, Current affairs
notes
redrawal of national boundaries, colonization,
Value addition
decolonization, political philosophies like Material
communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their
forms and effect on the society.

Test 8 FEBRUARY G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity, and 2nd ARC REPORT (Ethics in Ethics and The Hindu The Indian
26, 2017 Aptitude Governance , Refurbishing of Accountability in Yojana Express
[860] Personnel Administration ) Government and Vision IAS PIB :
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, New Horizons of Public Business By Ramesh K comprehensive www.pib.nic.
determinants and consequences of Ethics in Administration 7 Edition by Arora Current affairs in
human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in Mohit Bhattacharya( Ch : Ethics and Integrity in notes Economic
Administrative Ethics ) Public Administration: Value addition times
private and public relationships. Human Values -
Indian Public Administration Concepts and Cases Material Economic
lessons from the lives and teachings of great
3rd Edition by Rajni & Goyal( by Raymond W. Cox Political
leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Ch : . Integrity in civil services ) Reference material on Weekly
family, society and educational institutions in IGNOU : MPA-011 ( Ch : Ethical Ethics, Integrity, and Frontline
inculcating values. Concerns in Public Aptitude
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, Administration) Video : WHAT'S THE

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 integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, RIGHT THING TO DO?
objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, -Michael Sandel
tolerance and compassion towards the weaker- www.justiceharvard.o
rg/watch/
sections.
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.

Test 9 MARCH G. S. Paper - IV : Ethics, Integrity, and Social Psychology by Baron Ethics by William K. The Hindu The Indian
7, 2017 Aptitude Emotional Intelligence by Frankena Yojana Express
[861] Daniel Goleman Understanding Ethics Vision IAS PIB:
Attitude: content, structure, function; its 2nd ARC REPORT (Right to by Noel Preston comprehensive www.pib.nic.
influence and relation with thought and Information,, Citizen Centric Reference material on Current affairs in
behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social Administration ) Ethics, Integrity, and notes Economic
Aptitude Vision IAS times
influence and persuasion.
comprehensive Economic
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities
Current affairs Political
and application in administration and governance. notes Weekly
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers Frontline
from India and world.
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.

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Test 10 MARCH G. S. Paper - I: Society NCERT -12th Indian Society Indian Social System - The Hindu The Indian
15, 2017 NCERT -12th - Social Change Ram Ahuja PIB : Express
[862] Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of and Development In India Indian Social www.pib.nic.in Economic
India. IGNOU ESO -12 : Society in Structure & Change Yojana Political
Role of women and women's organization, India K L Sharma Vision IAS Weekly
population and associated issues, poverty and IGNOU ESO -16 : Social comprehensive Frontline
Problems In India Current affairs Kurukshetra
developmental issues, urbanization, their
Indian Society & Culture notes
problems and their remedies. Nadeem Hasnain Value addition
Effects of globalization on Indian society Social Problems In India - Material
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism Ram Ahuja
& secularism.

+ Current Affairs

Test 11 MARCH G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Report :Twelfth Five The Hindu The Indian
[863] 22, 2017 Economic Development Year Plan 2012-17 PIB: Express
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Economic Survey of India Documents (Planning www.pib.nic.in Economic
Indian Economy: R. Dutt and Commission) Yojana times
mobilization of resources, growth, development
Sundaram The Penguin Vision IAS Economic
and employment.
Indian Economy Since Dictionary of comprehensive Political
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Independence - Uma Kapila Economics Current affairs Weekly
Government Budgeting. 2nd ARC REPORT(Strengthening India Year Book notes Frontline
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes Financial Management VISION IAS - Value Kurukshetra
in industrial policy and their effects on industrial Systems) addition Material
growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports,
Railways etc.
Investment models.
+ Current Affairs

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Test 12 MARCH G. S. Paper-III: Economic Development India since independence by Report :Twelfth Five The Hindu The Indian
[864] 29, 2017 Bipin Chandra [Land Reform] Year Plan 2012-17 PIB: Express
Land reforms in India 12th NCERT: Geography Documents (Planning www.pib.nic.in Economic
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of India People and Economy Commission) Yojana times
the country, different types of irrigation and 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian The Penguin Vision IAS Economic
irrigation systems storage, transport and Economic Development Dictionary of comprehensive Political
marketing of agricultural produce and issues and Economic Survey of India Economics Current affairs Weekly
related constraints; e-technology in the aid of Indian Economy: R. Dutt and India Year Book notes Frontline
farmers Sundaram Value addition Kurukshetra
Issues related to direct and indirect farm Indian Economy Since Material
subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Independence - Uma Kapila Ministry of
Distribution System- objectives, functioning, Agriculture website
limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and Ministry of
food security; Technology missions; economics of Consumer Affairs,
animal-rearing. Food and Public
Food processing and related industries in India- Distribution
scope and significance, location, upstream and website
downstream requirements, supply chain Ministry of Food
management. Processing
+ Current Affairs Industries website
Test 13 APRIL
[865] 5, 2017 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
[866] 12, 2017 Science: Contemporary World 2012 - Ministry of PIB: Express
Linkages between development and spread of Politics ( Chapter : Security in Home Affairs www.pib.nic.in Economic
extremism. the Contemporary World ) India year Book Yojana Political
Role of external state and non-state actors in 2nd ARC REPORT (Public Order Manorama Year Book Vision IAS Weekly
creating challenges to internal security. , Capacity Building for Conflict comprehensive Frontline
Challenges to internal security through Resolution , Combating Current affairs
communication networks, role of media and Terrorism ) notes
social networking sites in internal security Ministry of Home Affairs: Value addition
challenges, basics of cyber security; money- www.mha.nic.in Material
laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in
border areas; linkages of organized crime with
terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their
mandate
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Test 15 APRIL G. S. Paper - II : International relations IGNOU IGNOU The Hindu The Indian
World Focus Express
[867] 19, 2017 India and its neighborhood- relations. EPS-07 International Relations MPS-002 International Vision IAS PIB:
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and MPS-001 India and the World Relations: Theory and comprehensive www.pib.nic.
agreements involving India and/or affecting NCERT Class 12: Political Problems Current affairs in
Science: Contemporary World India's Foreign Policy- notes Frontline
India's interests
Politics Retrospect and Value addition
Effect of policies and politics of developed and Foreign Policy of India by V N Prospect- by Sumit Material
developing countries on India's interests, Indian Khanna Ganguly
diaspora. Ministry of External Affairs Manorama Year Book
Important International institutions, agencies and website / Wikipedia
fora- their structure, mandate.

+ Current Affairs

Test 16 APRIL G. S. Paper -III: Technology Science & Technology : TMH Wikipedia The Indian
[868] Publication or Spectrum Vision IAS Express
26, 2017 Science and Technology- developments and their Publication comprehensive PIB:
applications and effects in everyday life Science Reporter Current affairs www.pib.nic.
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; The Hindu notes in
indigenization of technology and developing new Value addition Frontline
Material International
technology.
Journals &
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Magazines
robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and www.science
issues relating to intellectual property rights. mag.org
www.wisege
+ Current Affairs ek.com

Test 17 MAY
[869] 2, 2017 Revision Test III [Test 14 + Test 15 + 16]

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 CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAM, 2017
Test 18 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I ( Full Length Test )
[870] 2, 2017 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 )
[871] 16, 2017 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 20 JULY Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III ( Full Length Test )
[872] 30, 2017 Technology , Economic Development , Bio diversity -Environment , Security and Disaster Management
+ Current Affairs
Test 21 AUGUST Complete Syllabus of G.S. Paper IV ( Full Length Test )
[873] 13, 2017 Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
Test 22 AUGUST Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper I ( Full Length Test )
[874] 25, 2017 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society
+ Current Affairs
Test 23 SEPTEMBER Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper II ( Full Length Test )
[875] 3, 2017 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
+ Current Affairs
Test 24 SEPTEMBER Complete syllabus of G.S. Paper III ( Full Length Test )
[876] 15, 2017 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 )
[877] 24, 2017 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 COMPETENCES:

Alignment Competence:

- Writing the answer according to the actual requirement of the questions

- Focus on Key words & Tail words effectively (Elucidate - Explain, Comment, Examine, Critically examine, Discuss, Analyze, Illustrate, Review, Argue, Justify etc.)

Context Competence:

- Contextual understanding of the Questions

- formation , choice of words and proper statement

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 Content Competence:

- Content of the answer in the contextual framework

Language Competence:

- Optional Subject Specific Language not used general words in the optional paper (but In General Studies language should be simple and clear)
- Appropriate words at proper place, Word limits

Structure - Presentation Competence:

- Proper systematization in the structure of the answer, Proper consideration of priority and focus of given ideas.
- Logical structure of sentence and their connectivity
- proper visibility of idea through facts, data, diagram, figure, illustration according to the requirement of the question

Introduction - Conclusion Competence:

- Impressive beginning and Ending of the answer. Give your opinion only when asked for it.
- Incorporate your opinion from different perspective in a balance manner.

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