UPSC Political Science (PSIR) Optional
Essentials

In recent times, proportion of taking political science as optional has gone higher and higher. There are plethora of important aspect that Political Science as one of the most acceptable optional paper. Majority of the aspirants have this query like, which optional subject should they choose for a UPSC examination. There is no easy or tough optional subject. It all about your interests in the subject and sometimes your background like your graduation.

Political Science and International relations (PSIR) Optional is an optional having high potential for securing more marks. Apart from this the UPSC syllabus also overlaps with General Studies paper to a maximum extent .This subject can be helpful both in UPSC Prelims and Mains exam. Approximately 65% of the whole UPSC syllabus either directly or indirectly overlaps with that of this optional. Most concepts in PSIR are interrelated and can be understood easily. This optional has worked for many and has helped them secure top ranks.

Political Science & International Relations Syllabus