The entire syllabus for CS(M)E may be outlined as distinct subjects as follows:
The outline acts as a macro-checklist. The syllabus acts as the micro-checklist, that adds-up to the macro list.
Subject 1. History
· Cultural Perspective of India
· Historical Perspective of India
· Indian National Movement
Subject 2. Polity
· Indian Polity
Subject 3. Economics
· Economic & Social Development
Subject 4. Geography
· Physical, Social & Economic Geography
Subject 5. Science & Technology
· Science & Technology
· Environmental Ecology & Climate Change
Subject 6. Current Affairs
· International Institutions & Affairs
· National Institutions & Affairs
Subject 7. Statistics
· Statistical Analysis, Graphs and Diagrams
Subject 8. Administrative Theory
· PA-PI - Administrative Theory
Subject 9. Indian Administration
· PA-PII - Indian Administration
Subject 10. Fundamentals of Sociology
· SO-PI - Fundamentals of Sociology
Subject 11. Indian Society: Structure and Change
· SO-PII - Indian Society-Structure and Change
The outline acts as a macro-checklist. The syllabus acts as the micro-checklist, that adds-up to the macro list.