The syllabus for the UPSC Civil Services Examination encompasses various subjects, including compulsory topics like Indian History, Geography, Polity, and Economics. The preliminary stage includes two papers: General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Following this, the Mains consist of nine papers, including optional subjects. Additionally, there’s an ethics paper. Awareness and mastery of the entire syllabus are crucial, as the exam tests comprehensiveness and analytical skills across diverse fields.