UPSC Mains

General Studies Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

The complete GS Paper IV syllabus, rebuilt as an explorable knowledge universe. Nine chapters from the essence of ethics to probity in governance and case-study technique — the frameworks a civil servant reasons with.

CHAPTERS

CONCEPTS

FORMULAE

Part I

Ethics, Values & Attitude

Ethics, human values, attitude, foundational values and emotional intelligence.

Chapter 1

Ethics and Human Interface

Essence, determinants and dimensions of ethics in human action.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Beginner

Chapter 2

Human Values

Values from family, society, education & the lives of great people.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Beginner

Chapter 3

Attitude

Structure, function, formation & persuasion of attitudes.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Intermediate

Chapter 4

Foundational Values for Civil Service

Integrity, impartiality, objectivity, empathy & dedication.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Intermediate

Chapter 5

Emotional Intelligence

Self-awareness, empathy & EI in administration and governance.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Intermediate

Part II

Public Service Ethics & Probity

Moral thinkers, public-service ethics, probity and case studies.

Chapter 6

Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

Consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics & Indian traditions.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Advanced

Chapter 7

Public and Civil Service Ethics

Values, dilemmas, accountability & ethical governance.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Advanced

Chapter 8

Probity in Governance

Transparency, RTI, citizen's charters & fighting corruption.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Advanced

Chapter 9

Case Studies in Ethics

A structured method for solving ethics case studies.

6 concepts 0 formulae 6 min

Advanced

7 cross-chapter connections

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