Syllabus for UPSC Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)

UPSC Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) Syllabus

The Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) is one of the Group A Central Services under the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The selection process includes three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for each stage:

1. Preliminary Examination:

The Preliminary Examination is composed of two papers:

Paper I: General Studies

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Economic and Social Development
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
• General Science

Paper II: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Decision-making and Problem-solving
• General Mental Ability
• Basic Numeracy
• Data Interpretation

2. Main Examination:

The Main Examination consists of nine papers, of which two are qualifying and seven are considered for ranking.

Qualifying Papers:

• Paper A: Indian Language (one of the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution)
• Paper B: English

Papers to be counted for ranking:

Paper I: Essay

Paper II: General Studies I

• Indian Heritage and Culture
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• World History

Paper III: General Studies II

• Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations

Paper IV: General Studies III

• Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management

Paper V: General Studies IV

• Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

Paper VI: Optional Subject Paper 1

Paper VII: Optional Subject Paper 2

Optional Subjects:

Candidates choose one optional subject for Papers VI and VII. Some common optional subjects include:

• Commerce & Accountancy
• Public Administration
• Economics
• Political Science & International Relations
• Sociology

3. Interview/Personality Test:

• The Interview/Personality Test assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for the service.

Additional Preparation Tips for IAAS:

• Focus on accounting and auditing principles: Since IAAS deals with accounting and audit, having a strong grasp of financial management, accounting standards, and auditing principles will be beneficial.
• Study economic and financial policies: Understand the economic and financial policies of India.
• Regular updates on current affairs: Being up-to-date with current affairs, especially those related to the economy and governance, is crucial.