UPSC Mains Optional
Public Administration Optional test series
26 tests (12 sectional + 14 full-length), each evaluated by experts within 2 hours, with model answers written around your own style.
₹9,999for all 26 tests
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Test series
Public Administration test series
12 sectional + 14 full-length tests
₹9,999
- Expert evaluation within 2 hours
- Model answers built on your writing style
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- 12 years of topic and subtopic analytics
- Personalise your test dates after joining
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One test a day (3 questions), on the days you choose
₹6,000 6 months
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2014-2024 model solutions, topic-wise
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Test schedule
12 sectional tests followed by 14 full-length mocks.
| Test | Type | Topic | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sectional – Paper I | Introduction and Evolution | 10-Oct |
| 2 | Sectional – Paper I | Administrative Thought | 04-Oct |
| 3 | Sectional – Paper I | Behaviour Organisations and Comparative PA | 17-Oct |
| 4 | Sectional – Paper I | Accountability and Control | 11-Oct |
| 5 | Sectional – Paper I | Development Administration | 24-Oct |
| 6 | Sectional – Paper I | Personnel Ethics and Citizen Interface | 18-Oct |
| 7 | Sectional – Paper II | Evolution and Constitutional Basis | 31-Oct |
| 8 | Sectional – Paper II | Union and State Administration | 25-Oct |
| 9 | Sectional – Paper II | Local Governance District Administration and Public Sector | 07-Nov |
| 10 | Sectional – Paper II | Public Policy and Development Administration | 01-Nov |
| 11 | Sectional – Paper II | Financial Administration | 14-Nov |
| 12 | Sectional – Paper II | Governance Innovations E Governance and Law and Order | 08-Nov |
| 13 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 21-Nov |
| 14 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 15-Nov |
| 15 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 28-Nov |
| 16 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 22-Nov |
| 17 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 05-Dec |
| 18 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 29-Nov |
| 19 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 12-Dec |
| 20 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 06-Dec |
| 21 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 19-Dec |
| 22 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 13-Dec |
| 23 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 26-Dec |
| 24 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 20-Dec |
| 25 | Full-Length Test | Paper I – Full Syllabus | 02-Jan |
| 26 | Full-Length Test | Paper II – Full Syllabus | 27-Dec |
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Public Administration Optional syllabus
The UPSC syllabus this test series covers, topic by topic.
Public Administration - Paper I
- Introduction and Evolution
- Meaning, scope and significance of Public Administration; Wilson’s vision; evolution of the discipline; New Public Administration; Public Choice approach; LPG challenges; Good Governance; New Public Management.
- Administrative Thought
- Scientific Management; classical theory; Weber’s bureaucracy and its critique; Dynamic administration (Follett); Human relations school (Elton Mayo, etc.); Barnard’s functions of executive; Simon’s decision-making; Participative management (Likert, McGregor, Argyris).
- Behaviour Organisations and Comparative PA
- Administrative behavior: decision‑making, communication, morale, motivation, leadership theories; Organizational structure: systems, contingency; PPPs; regulatory authorities; HQ‑field relations; Comparative Public Administration: Riggsian models; administration and politics; ecology and administration.
- Accountability and Control
- Concepts of accountability and control; legislative, executive, judicial oversight; Citizen-administration interface; role of media, civil society, interest groups; Administrative law: Dicey; delegated legislation; administrative tribunals.
- Development Administration
- Development administration: planning, mobilisation, social justice; Impact of liberalization on administration; rural and urban development context; Techniques of administrative improvement: O&M, MIS, e-governance, network analysis.
- Personnel Ethics and Citizen Interface
- Personnel administration: recruitment, training, performance appraisal; role of UPSC, ARC; Administrative reforms since independence: financial and HR reforms; challenges in implementation; Values in public service; ethics; integrity; transparency; citizen redressal mechanisms; disaster management; NHRC.
Public Administration - Paper II
- Evolution and Constitutional Basis
- Historical legacy of Indian administration; constitutional provisions related to administration; Federalism: Centre‑State relations, inter-state councils; Structure and features of public services; recruitment and reforms.
- Union and State Administration
- President, PMO, Cabinet Secretariat; role of Union ministries and regulators; State government structure; secretariat; Governor; Council of Ministers; Civil services: constitutional position, structure, recruitment, training, capacity building, code of conduct, grievance redressal, neutrality, activism.
- Local Governance District Administration and Public Sector
- District administration since independence: changing role of Collectors; law and order; development management; Union-State-local relations; Panchayati Raj institutions; urban local bodies; 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments; Functioning and accountability of municipalities; municipal finance; Public sector undertakings and their administrative, accountability mechanisms.
- Public Policy and Development Administration
- Formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policy; Planning machinery; welfare administration; role of NGOs and community participation; Development administration in Indian context.
- Financial Administration
- Budgeting system; Finance Commission; CAG; accounts and audit; PAC; Monetary and fiscal policies; public borrowings and public debt; budgetary process; Administrative reforms in financial management.
- Governance Innovations E Governance and Law and Order
- Good governance initiatives; citizen's charters; RTI implementation; E-governance initiatives; transparency and accountability mechanisms; Emerging trends: grievance redressal, digital delivery, innovation in public administration; Law and order administration: National Police Commission; police reforms; investigative agencies; central/state agencies; countering insurgency and terrorism.
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