Syllabus for UPSC DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service)

UPSC DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service) Syllabus 

The Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment into the civil services of the Union Territories of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The syllabus for the DANICS exam is largely similar to that of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC, with some variations specific to the roles and responsibilities of DANICS officers.

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening test, and the marks obtained in this examination are not counted for determining the final merit list. The exam consists of two papers:

Paper I: General Studies (200 Marks)

• Current Events: Significant national and international events.
• History of India and Indian National Movement: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian history.
• Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, and 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.
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change: General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change that do not require subject specialization.
• General Science: Concepts and current developments in science and technology.

Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) (200 Marks)

• Comprehension: Understanding and interpretation of texts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Including communication skills.
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Decision-making and Problem Solving: Scenarios and questions to assess decision-making skills.
• General Mental Ability: Basic numerical and reasoning abilities.
• Basic Numeracy: Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. (Class X level).
• Data Interpretation: Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. (Class X level).
• English Language Comprehension Skills: Understanding of texts in English (Class X level).

Note:

Paper II is qualifying in nature, and candidates need to score at least 33% marks in this paper.

Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

The Main Examination consists of written papers, followed by a personality test (interview). The marks obtained in the Main Examination are considered for the final merit list.

Paper I: Essay (250 Marks)

• Candidates are required to write essays on specific topics. The ability to articulate and organize ideas logically and coherently is tested.

Paper II: General Studies I (250 Marks)

• Indian Heritage and Culture: Art forms, literature, architecture, and cultural history.
• History: Modern Indian history, Indian National Movement, and post-independence consolidation.
• Geography: Physical Geography, key geographical phenomena, and global geography.
• Society: Diversity, social issues, role of women, population, and urbanization in India.

Paper III: General Studies II (250 Marks)

• Polity and Governance: Indian Constitution, Governance, Political System, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• International Relations: India’s relations with neighboring countries, bilateral, regional, and global groupings, and agreements.
• Social Justice: Government policies, welfare schemes, issues related to health, education, and poverty.

Paper IV: General Studies III (250 Marks)

• Economic Development: Indian Economy, budgeting, resource mobilization, economic growth, and development.
• Technology: Science and technology developments, achievements of Indians, and applications in various fields.
• Environment: Conservation, environmental degradation, pollution, and climate change.
• Security: Internal security challenges, cyber security, and disaster management.

Paper V: General Studies IV (250 Marks)

• Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude: Ethical issues in public administration, accountability, and governance.
• Emotional Intelligence: Concepts and applications in administration and governance.
• Public/Civil Service Values: Ethical concerns, dilemmas in government institutions, and case studies.

Paper VI & VII: Optional Subject (500 Marks)

• Candidates choose one optional subject from a list provided by UPSC. Each subject has two papers (250 marks each).
• The subjects generally include topics from humanities, science, engineering, and commerce, among others.

Personality Test (Interview) (275 Marks)

• The interview assesses the candidate’s mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion, and leadership qualities.

Total Marks:

• Mains Examination: 1750 Marks
• Personality Test: 275 Marks
• Grand Total: 2025 Marks

Service-Specific Considerations

• While the syllabus is largely aligned with the Civil Services Examination, candidates should be aware of the specific roles and responsibilities that DANICS officers hold, especially in areas such as public administration, law and order, urban development, and social welfare in Union Territories.