General Studies 1
History, Heritage and Geography
GS Paper 1 Preparation for UPSC Civil Services as part of the Eshucation Foundation Program
GS Paper 1 covers the Historical, Cultural, Societal and Geographical foundation required for UPSC Prelims and Mains
At Eshucation GS Paper 1 is taught as a concept – driven, integrated subject as part of our comprehensive program.
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What GS Paper I Covers (UPSC Syllabus Overview)
Indian Heritage & Culture
1500 – 2023
Ancient Medieval and Modern History
UNESCO Site and Timeline 1500-2023
NCERT Based Foundation
History of India & World History
Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History
Renaissance and Industrial revolution
World Wars and Decolonization
Post Independence world
Indian Society
Salient features of Indian Society
Population, Poverty, Women and Urbanization
Social Issues for mains
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At Eshucation, GS paper is taught with a clear learning sequence, designed to reduce reforms.
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✔ Structured progression from basics
✔ Full coverage of GS papers
✔ Adequate time for concepts building
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Why Aspirants Choose Eshucation?
✔ Concept – first teaching approach
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✔ Focus on Clarity, Structure and Exam Relevance
✔ NCERT to Advanced Integration
✔ Focus on Clarity, Structure and Exam Relevance
✔ NCERT to Advanced Integration
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).