How to Study GS 4 for UPPSC Mains Exam? Know Important Tips to Score Good Marks in Exam!

UPPSC Mains General Studies Paper-IV is a subjective type and includes Ethics and Human Values, Attitude and Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Public / Civil Service Values ​​, and Ethics Public Publications, etc. Before starting your preparation, Candidates should know about the pattern so that they can cover the topics given in the syllabus.

This article provides a complete strategy with important topics and books for UPPSC PCS General Studies Paper-IV.

General Studies Paper-IV Syllabus

Sr. No.	विषय	पाठ्यक्रम
1	Ethics and Human Values	Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators, the role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.
2	Attitude and Aptitude	Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behavior, moral and political attitudes, social influence, and persuasion. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
3	Emotional Intelligence	Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
4	Public/Civil Service values and Ethics in Public Administration	Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: status and problems, ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance.
5	Probity in Governance:	Probity in Governance: the concept of public service, the philosophical basis of governance and probity, information sharing, and transparency in government. Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen’s charter, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. Case studies on the above issues.

Recommended Some Other Material will Boost your Preparation

Here some other material will boost your preparation

1. The newspaper you should read: The Hindu, The Economic Times of India
2. Magazines you should follow: Pratiyogita Darpan, Yojana, Kurukshetra, Ghatna Chakra & Down to Earth
3. Lexicon for morality, honesty, and competence
4. Ethics, Honesty, and Competence by Nand Kishore and Santhosh Ajmera

Here are some important tips that will help you in the preparation of UPPSC PCS General Studies Paper-IV.

Bullet points while studying – Whenever you read the topic that learns you, pointer sentences to learn easily. Or to simplify it, you can use balls, numbers, special symbols, or mind mapping to represent answers and related topics.

One thing at a time – Many candidates carry their mobiles, laptops, tablets with them during their studies, who bid them farewell constantly. Never keep any equipment while studying, this affects your concentration and you will waste your time.

Create a schedule – You have to prioritize the questions, weighting of marks, and difficulty level for important chapters.

• Start preparing with chapters that have more weightage or easier chapters, saving you time and effort for difficult chapters or preparation. And always set the time for each chapter according to the priority list.
• Most importantly, do not make frequent changes to your timetable/study plan.

Get plenty of sleep: Proper sleep helps you stay focused, improve concentration, and improve academic performance. So get 7-8 hours of sleep per day, do not compromise.

Develop a morning routine: A morning routine is of paramount importance to make each day more productive and maintain a well-restrained lifestyle. In the morning, the body is very energetic and enlightened and as the hour’s pass, it begins to feel lethargic.

Make Study Notes: Notes help you to focus and understand keynotes better. This will encourage active learning and prepare study material for the exam.

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