UPSC GS Paper 4 Syllabus
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination.
Ethics & Human Interface
Understanding ethical principles and moral conduct.
- Essence of ethics
- Determinants and consequences
- Ethics in private and public relationships
- Human values
Attitude
Study of attitude formation and its influence on behaviour.
- Structure and function of attitude
- Attitude and behaviour
- Moral and political attitudes
- Social influence and persuasion
Values for Civil Service
Foundational values required in public administration.
- Integrity
- Impartiality
- Objectivity
- Dedication to public service
- Empathy and compassion
Emotional Intelligence
Role of emotional intelligence in administration.
- Self awareness
- Self regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social skills
Moral Thinkers
Contributions of philosophers and leaders.
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Swami Vivekananda
- Buddha
- Aristotle
- Kant
Ethics in Public Administration
Ethical concerns in governance.
- Ethical dilemmas
- Accountability
- Ethical governance
- Strengthening moral values
Probity in Governance
Ensuring transparency and integrity.
- Right to Information
- Codes of ethics
- Citizen charters
- Work culture
- Corruption challenges
Case Studies
Application of ethical reasoning to real situations.
- Identify ethical issue
- Analyze stakeholders
- Evaluate options
- Provide justified solution

