The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive exams in India. Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for it, but only a few hundred finally make it to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other elite services.

One of the most crucial decisions in the UPSC Mains stage is the choice of an optional subject. While UPSC offers 48 optional subjects, Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) has consistently remained one of the most popular and high-scoring options, especially in Delhi, the hub of UPSC preparation.

Why Political Science Optional?

High Overlap with GS Papers – Topics like Indian polity, governance, international relations, and current affairs are already part of GS.

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