UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Question Paper 2024, Download PDF Here

UPSC will be conducting the Optional paper on 29 September 2024 and candidates who have opted for Public Administration as the optional subject will appear for papers 1 and paper 2, this article aims to provide candidates with the need full insights over UPSC Public Administration Optional subject which will include, Public Administration Optional Question Paper 2024, syllabus of Public Administration and last 15 years PYQs for Public Administration Optional subject.

UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Paper 2024

The UPSC will conduct both Public Administration optional papers, along with other optional subjects, on 29 September 2024. The exam pattern for optional subjects is uniform, consisting of two papers, each carrying 250 marks, to be completed within 3 hours. Continue reading this article to access the UPSC Mains Public Administration Question Paper 2024 PDF, as well as the past 15 years’ previous year questions (PYQs) for Public Administration Optional Paper 1 and Paper 2.

UPSC Public Administration Optional Overview

Candidates can check out all details for Public Administration Optional paper in the below table

How to Download UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Question Paper ?

Here we have provided candidates with the steps to download UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Question Paper

• Step 1 : Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2 : Navigate Home page and click on examination for UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Question Paper
• Step 3 : Click on previous year questions
• Step 4 : Select Civil Services Exam from the dropdown
• Step 5 : Click on download
• Step 6 : Save the PDF for your reference.

The papers at official site will be released after final results, till then students can download UPSC Public Administration optional question paper 2024 and PYQs from the below mentioned links.

UPSC Public Administration Optional Question Paper 2024 PDF

For the candidates who are eager to check on the UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional question paper 2024, we have below provided links to download PDF of the Public Administration paper 1 and paper 2 respectively(Link will be updated as we are handy with the papers)

UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional PYQs (2023 – 2009)

Find UPSC Mains Public Administration Question Paper 2023 to 2009 here in the table.

UPSC Public Administration Optional Syllabus

For reference of candidates we have here mentioned syllabus of the UPSC Public Administration Optional subject, for both public administration paper 1 and public administration paper 2.

UPSC Public Administration Optional Paper 1 Syllabus

Syllabus for UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional paper 1 encompasses :

• Administrative Theory, which includes

1. Administrative Though
2. Administrative Behavior
3. Organizations
4. Accountability and Control
5. Comparative Public Administration
6. Administrative Law
7. Personnel Administration
8. Development Dynamics
9. Financial Administration: Monetary and fiscal policies
10. Techniques of Administrative Improvement

UPSC Public Administration Optional Paper 2 Syllabus

Syllabus for UPSC Mains Public Administration Optional paper 2 encompasses :

• Indian Administration, which includes the following ;

1. Public Sector Undertakings
2. Philosophical and Constitutional framework of Government
3. Evolution of Indian Administration
4. State Government and Administration
5. Union Government and Administration
6. Plans and Priorities
7. Financial Management
8. District Administration since Independence
9. Civil Services
10. Urban Local Government
11. Administrative Reforms since Independence
12. Rural Development
13. Significant issues in Indian Administration
14. Law and Order Administration

Trends of Public Administration Optional Paper

There’s a shift toward contemporary issues, requiring candidates to understand current administrative challenges and apply theories to real-world situations. The subject has become more interdisciplinary, integrating concepts from fields like political science, economics, and sociology. Additionally, there’s a growing emphasis on case studies and practical application, demanding candidates analyze administrative scenarios effectively.

Candidates can refer to the Public Administration Optional paper 2023 – 2009 for experiencing the above said, analyzing past Public Administration optional papers reveals key trends for the 2024 exam.

UPSC Public Administration Optional Success Rate

We have below shared the details about the selection rate of candidates who preferred Public Administration as their optional subject

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