GS Paper III
Economy, Science & Technology
GS Paper III focuses on Indian Economy, Science & Technology,
Environment, Ecology, and Internal Security. It tests a candidate’s
ability to link static concepts with current affairs for both Prelims and Mains.
This paper is crucial for scoring in UPSC CSE and beyond due to
its analytical and application-based nature.
Key Focus Areas of GS Paper II
✔ Indian Economy and inclusive development
✔ Science, technology and innovation
✔ Environment, ecology and sustainability
✔ Data-based and current affairs driven analysis
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What GS Paper III Covers (UPSC Syllabus Overview)
GS Paper III includes three core pillars that require conceptual clarity and contemporary relevance.
Economic Development
✔ Indian economy: growth, development and planning
✔ Inclusive development and social sector initiatives
✔ Agriculture, food security and infrastructure
✔ Government schemes, policies and reforms
Science & Technology
✔ Developments and applications of science and technology
✔ Space, defence and nuclear technology
✔ Biotechnology and healthcare innovations
✔ Indigenous technology and digital transformation
Environment & Ecology
✔ Environmental conservation and biodiversity
✔ Climate change and pollution issues
✔ Disaster management and mitigation strategies
✔ Sustainable development and green technology
GS Paper III teaching approach at Eshucation include:
✔ Concept-based clarity in economy, science, technology and environment before moving to current affairs
✔ Continuous integration of current data, government reports and policy developments
✔ Clear linkage between Prelims facts and Mains analytical answers
✔ Application-focused discussions to improve answer writing quality
✔ Structured progression from basics to advanced topics, reducing confusion and overload
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FAQ’s:
The CDS 2026 exam dates are set for April 12, 2026, for CDS (I) and September 13, 2026, for CDS (II), with the first exam (CDS I) covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics in separate shifts on April 12, according to official UPSC releases.
Here are the key dates for CDS (I) 2026:
- Notification Date: December 10, 2025
- Application Start Date: December 10, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025
- Exam Date (CDS I): April 12, 2026 (Sunday)
And for CDS (II) 2026:
- Exam Date (CDS II): September 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timings for CDS (I) on April 12, 2026:
Elementary Mathematics: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
English: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
General Knowledge: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
he UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the Mains exam starting on August 21, 2026, as per the official UPSC Calendar 2026.
For UPSC 2026, candidates generally need to be Indian citizens, hold a Bachelor’s degree, be aged 21-32 (with relaxations for reserved categories), and have a limited number of attempts (e.g., 6 for General), meeting these criteria as of August 1, 2026, with final-year students eligible provisionally. Eligibility hinges on nationality, age (21-32 for Gen, relaxations for OBC/SC/ST), education (any grad degree), and attempts, with physical standards applying later.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
Provisional Admission: Final-year graduation students can apply but must submit proof of passing by the Mains exam.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1, 1962), or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from specific countries.
Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit (as of Aug 1, 2026):
General: 21-32 years.
OBC: 21-35 years (3 attempts).
SC/ST: 21-37 years (Unlimited attempts).
PwBD: Age relaxations up to 42 years.
Number of Attempts:
General: 6 attempts.
OBC: 9 attempts.
SC/ST: Unlimited (up to age limit).