Clear my confusion regarding optional subject selection. Are Public administration and Psychology good for scoring? Also tell about rest of the best combinations.

I am B.E. computer science engineer, i do not know which subject to take in the upsc mains could you give suggestion for me, i think public administration and psychology ok , but i donot know how these subjects are and the rest of the subjects

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Hi Aspirant,

Don�t worry about the selection of optional subject for CSE mains exam.

But it is serious decision and should be taken very carefully.

Yes friend public administration and psychology are good subjects to score well.

Public administrate will also help you after cracking the UPSC exam in real life.

Psychology is good subject to gain good marks.

Friend you didn�t mention about your graduation.

In my point of view you should choose one subject related to your graduation subjects.

And choose one subject as per your interest like History, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology etc.


Optional Subject

Agriculture

Animal husbandry & vetinary science

Anthropology

Botany

Chemistry

Civil engineering

Commerce and accountancy

Economics

Geography

Indian History

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical engineering

Medical science

Philosophy

Physics

Political science & international relations

Psychology

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology


UPSC includes 20 subjects in optional list.

You will have to choose 2 subjects among it.

Best of Luck�

Dear friend,

firstly let me tell you there is no subject which can be said it is scoring.upsc is trying to maintain atmost parity between various optionals.

No optional is safe or unsafe.it is your level of preparation which makes the difference

optionals should be carefully chosen.

The interest in the subject,availability of study material and guidance,syllabus,your educational should be kept in mind while deciding the optionals.caerefull choose and dont choose becoz somebody it telling to do so.

Some famous subjects which many people take are:
Anthropology,geography,history,political science,public administration,sociology,psychology etc.

All the best

Choice of optional subjects & scoring in those subjects depends on the depth of knowledge you possess.
If you have good knowledge on Public administration and Psychology then you can opt for it.
If you are still confused then refer some books on these from any library. It will help you in taking decision if you are comfortable with these subjects.

List of optional subjects

1. Agriculture
2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Anthropology
4. Botany
5. Chemistry
6. Civil Engineering
7. Commerce and Accountancy
8. Economics
9. Electrical Engineering
10. Geography
11. Geology
12. History
13. Law
14. Management
15. Mathematics
16. Mechanical Engineering
17. Medical Science
18. Philosophy
19. Physics
20. Political Science and International
21. Relations
22. Psychology
23. Public Administration
24. Sociology
25. Statistics
26. Zoology

Following combinations of subjects ARE NOT ALLOWED IN Civil services exam:�
(a) Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration;
(b) Commerce & Accountancy and Management;
(c) Anthropology and Sociology;
(d) Mathematics and Statistics;
(e) Agriculture and Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Science.
(f) Management and Public Administration;
(g) Of the Engineering subjects, viz., Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering�not more than one subject.
(h) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science.

"Think twice before taking any decision"