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Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination

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Prelims

17 topics · 2 sections — from the official PPSC syllabus. Study material lands topic by topic.

Paper I · General Studies

  1. 1
    1. Everyday Science
    1. 1.General and Applied Science for Civil Services21 min
  2. 2
    2. Environmental Studies
    1. 1.Environment vs Development: Policy, Instruments and the Growth-Ecology Tension13 min
    2. 2.Natural Resources: Forest, Water, Land and Mining in India and Andhra Pradesh11 min
    3. 3.Climate Change and Sustainable Development16 min
    4. 4.Ecosystems and Biodiversity12 min
  3. 3
    3. Political Theory & International Order
  4. 4
    4. Indian Polity
    1. 1.Evolution of the Indian Constitution: Drafting, Preamble, Salient Features, Basic Structure and Amendments23 min
    2. 2.Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties17 min
    3. 3.Federalism, Centre-State Relations, and Local Self-Government in India24 min
    4. 4.State and District Governance18 min
  5. 5
    5. History of India & World History
    1. 1.Ancient India: Civilizations, Religious Movements and Social-Cultural Life from the Mauryas to the Guptas33 min
    2. 2.Medieval India — Political, Administrative and Military History18 min
    3. 3.The Establishment of British Colonial Rule and the Economic Impact of Empire17 min
    4. 4.Anti-British Uprisings, the Revolt of 1857, and Socio-Religious and Anti-Caste Reform Movements17 min
    5. 5.Three Phases of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 1885-194727 min
    6. 6.GS Paper I — History of the World: American Revolution and the Birth of the USA34 min
    + 15 more chapters
    1. 7.GS Paper I — History of the World: French Revolution and Its Impact on Europe27 min
    2. 8.GS Paper I — History of the World: Industrial Revolution — Origins, Spread, and Social Consequences32 min
    3. 9.GS Paper I — History of the World: Unification of Italy39 min
    4. 10.GS Paper I — History of the World: Unification of Germany36 min
    5. 11.GS Paper I — History of the World: Imperialism and Colonialism in Asia and Africa34 min
    6. 12.GS Paper I — History of the World: World War I — Causes, Course, and Consequences43 min
    7. 13.GS Paper I — History of the World: Russian Revolution (1917) and the Rise of Communism52 min
    8. 14.GS Paper I — History of the World: Interwar Period — Rise of Fascism and Nazism46 min
    9. 15.GS Paper I — History of the World: World War II — Causes, Course, and Consequences53 min
    10. 16.GS Paper I — History of the World: Decolonization in Asia36 min
    11. 17.GS Paper I — History of the World: Decolonization in Africa35 min
    12. 18.GS Paper I — History of the World: Cold War — Formation of Power Blocs, Proxy Conflicts, Non-Aligned Movement31 min
    13. 19.GS Paper I — History of the World: Disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Post-Cold-War World37 min
    14. 20.GS Paper I — History of the World: Redrawal of National/Colonial Boundaries44 min
    15. 21.GS Paper I — History of the World: Political Philosophies — Capitalism, Socialism, Communism — Comparative Theory and Historical Practice45 min
  6. 6
    6. Indian Economy
    1. 1.Five Year Planning and NITI Aayog18 min
    2. 2.Growth, Development and Regional Disparities23 min
    3. 3.National Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors20 min
    4. 4.Poverty and Unemployment: Concepts, Measurement and Trends16 min
    5. 5.Demography, Population and Policy13 min
    6. 6.Public Finance and the Union Budget: Tax Structure, Expenditure, Debt and Fiscal-Monetary Policy (2026-27)14 min
  7. 7
    7. Geography
    1. 1.India's Physical Setting: Physiography, Drainage, Climate, Soils, Vegetation, Wildlife and Resources14 min
    2. 2.Agriculture, Industry, Transport and Population Geography of India3 min
  8. 8
    8. Current Events of National & International Importance
  9. 9
    9(a). Punjab — Geography
    1. 1.Punjab: Geography and Resources18 min
  10. 10
    9(b). Punjab — People, Society and Culture
    1. 1.Punjab: History, Culture and the Freedom Struggle17 min
    2. 2.Social Exclusion and Vulnerable Groups: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Minorities and Women13 min
    3. 3.Social Policies and Welfare Schemes: Women, Scheduled Castes and Tribes, Backward Classes and Minorities, Population Policy and Poverty Alleviation in India19 min
    4. 4.Punjab: Economy, Welfare and Administration17 min
  11. 11
    9(c). Punjab — History
    1. 1.Punjab: History, Culture and the Freedom Struggle17 min
  12. 12
    9(d). Punjab — Economy
    1. 1.Punjab: Economy, Welfare and Administration17 min

Paper II · Civil Services Aptitude Test (Qualifying)

  1. 1
    Reading Comprehension, Antonyms/Synonyms, Grammar
  2. 2
    Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  3. 3
    Logical Reasoning, Analytical & Mental Ability
  4. 4
    Basic Numerical Skills
  5. 5
    Data Analysis, Graphs, Charts & Tables

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