Is still there optional paper in upsc exam?
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Hello,
Yes, the list of optional paper is available in UPSC exam. Candidates have to choose the following optional papers fo their mains exams.
List of optional subjects for Main Examination
(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology
Thank you !!!!
Hii Parveen,
Yes the optional paper is still available. UPSC doesn't decide to remove So far.Be Prepare Yourself.
All the Best!!
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