Paper I

The paper will include subjects of relevance in the present day. Questions will be set to test knowledge of the broad salient features of the Five Year Plans, Indian Economy and major Developmental Schemes as also intelligence awareness of current affairs both national and international.

1. The principles of the Constitution of India
2. Rules of procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
3. The organisation of the machinery of the Govt. of India, Designation and allocation of subjects between Ministries, Departments and Attached & Subordinate Offices and their relation inter se.
4. RTI Act, 2005.

Paper II

This paper is intended to be intensive and detailed test in methods and procedure of work in the Government of India Secretariat and attached offices. Detailed knowledge of General Financial and Service Rules viz., Conduct Rules, Leave Rules, TA Rules etc. will be tested.

Paper III

Candidates are required to prepare notes and drafts on specific problems and précis from a passage.