Ethics Syllabus  for UPSC
                     ETHICS SYLLABUS FOR 
UPSC
Ethics, integrity and 
aptitude is most 
important and decisive 
subject in the MAINS 
examination. This subject 
has potential to empower 
results.
ETHICS SYLLABUS FOR UPSC BY 
UPSCCONNECT 
1.INTRODUCTION
• Introduction to ethics 5. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
• What are morals, values & aptitude • Building block of emotional intelligence
• What are their nature • Components of emotional intelligence
• How are they interrelated • Emotional intelligence & governance
• How do they develop • Benefits of emotional intelligence in 
• Socio cultural values administration
2. ATTITUDE 6. FOUNDATIONAL VALUES
• Components of attitude • Integrity
• Attitude behavioral link • Tolerance
• Theoretical explanations of attitude • Empathy
-behavioral link • Compassion
• Theory of reasoned actions 7. PROBITY IN GOVERNANCE
• Attitude as heuristic • What is probity?
• Factors influencing attitude behaviour link • Principle of probity in public life
• Functions of attitude • Probity principles
3. PERSUASION • Why probity is needed in governance
• Factors associated with persuasion • Challenges to probity in governance
• Process of persuasion • How to bring about probity
• Types of barriers b/w persuader and • Concept of public service
persuade • Five elements are integral to build this 
• Characteristics in persuasion capacity
4. SOCIAL INFLUENCE 8. CASE STUDY
• Modes of social influence
• Techniques based on commitment & 
consistency
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