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Public Administration Notes For UPSC – Public Administration is one of the optional subjects comprising two papers in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam (Optional Paper I and Paper II). In fact, questions from the subject are asked in both UPSC Prelims and the Mains exam, which makes it crucial for candidates to be thorough with the subject. One of the 48 disciplines listed in the optionals list, public administration is a very popular choice among UPSC candidates for the optional exam. The topic is similar to General Studies Paper II in the UPSC Mains. Its popularity is due to the structure of the public administration curriculum and how it is used in the civil services. If the IAS candidate does well in the optional exam, their overall score in the UPSC Mains increases. Thus, we have come up with the expert study materials and best Public Administration Notes for UPSC preparation to help you prepare better for the UPSC exam and achieve excellent results.

  • We have prepared together the Public Administration notes for UPSC based on relevant topics, subject-specific resources, and concise notes for last-minute idea review.
  • According to the official UPSC exam pattern, applicants must thoroughly grasp the crucial topics and cover the whole UPSC Syllabus.
  • The Public Administration notes PDF has been prepared by our specialists specifically to help in independent study and speedy revision of key topics for the UPSC Public Administration Optional test.

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Public Administration UPSC Notes – Download Free PDF

Candidates who are taking the Optional Papers 1 and 2 for Public Administration. To study both online and offline, candidates can download the Public Administration notes PDF. These UPSC Preliminary and Mains exam notes were prepared using the official UPSC Syllabus. In addition to the expert-curated notes, candidates must read the best books on public administration and take their own notes for thorough preparation. We have separated the Public Administration Optional Notes – UPSC Optional Paper 1 and Public Administration Optional Notes – UPSC Optional Paper 2 from the compiled notes to make sure you perform well in all parts of the exam. Additionally, the significance of these notes has been acknowledged by top scorers and previous candidates.

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Public Administration Optional Notes - Paper 1 

Paper 1 of the UPSC Public Administration Optional is for 250 marks. If one follows the syllabus and reads the appropriate UPSC Public Administration Books, public administration is a scoring subject. In order for that, candidates must be familiar with all topics on their fingertips. Check the detailed Public Administration Notes PDF for Optional Paper 1 below.

Public Administration UPSC Notes – Optional Paper 1
S.no.  Public Administration Topics- Optional Paper 1 Download Notes PDF Download MCQ
1 Introduction of Public Administration Download PDF Public Administration MCQ 
2 Administrative Thought Download PDF –
3 Administrative Behaviour Download PDF Organizational Behaviour MCQ 
4 Organisations Download PDF International Organisations MCQ 
5 Accountability and Control Download PDF Responsibility and authority MCQ 
6 Administrative Law Download PDF –
7 Comparative Public Administration Download PDF –
8 Development Dynamics Download PDF Group & Dynamics MCQ 
9 Personnel Administration Download PDF Personnel Management MCQ
10 Public Policy Download PDF Government policies MCQ
11 Techniques of Administrative Improvement Download PDF PERT and CPM MCQ 
12 Financial Administration Download PDF –

Public Administration Optional - Paper 2

Paper 2 of the UPSC Public Administration Optional carries 250 marks, bringing the total score (containing both papers) to 500. Public Administration can be a highly scoring subject as nearly 70-80% of the topics of the subject are static in nature. Regular revision and quick tests of evaluation will ensure that you score well on the paper. Check out the PDF below for the detailed Public Administration notes for Optional Paper 2.

Public Administration UPSC Notes – Optional Paper 2
S.no.  Public Administration Topics – Optional paper 2 Download Notes PDF Practice MCQs
1 Evolution of Indian Administration Download PDF Changes in Indian Administration MCQ
2 Philosophical and Constitutional Framework of Government Download PDF Philosophy of constitution MCQ
3 Public Sector Undertakings Download PDF Public Company MCQ
4 Union Government and Administration Download PDF Central Government MCQ
5 Plans and Priorities Download PDF –
6 State Government and Administration Download PDF State Government MCQ
7 District Administration since Independence Download PDF –
8 Civil Services Download PDF –
9 Financial Management Download PDF Financial Management MCQ 
10 Administrative Reforms since Independence Download PDF –
11 Rural Development Download PDF Rural Development MCQ 
12 Urban Local Government Download PDF Local Urban Government MCQ
13 Law and Order Administration Download PDF Law and Order MCQ 
14 Significant issues in Indian Administration Download PDF –

IGNOU Public Administration Notes

The study material provided by IGNOU can be downloaded and accessed by anybody in India and throughout the world to study any of the programmes, not just IGNOU students. Additionally, it can help with preparing for Indian government exams like the UPSC. All courses are covered in these IGNOU study materials, including public administration. These IGNOU Public Administration notes adequately cover all topics, including all relevant bullet points, making them sufficient for UPSC revision.

How to Download Public Administration IGNOU Notes?

Students now can view/download IGNOU Study Material free of cost from IGNOU’s official website. To View/Download IGNOU Study Material first register at Egyankosh. Select registration type and press <GO Key> and fill in the Registration Form. You will receive a mail containing a special URL. When you visit this URL, you will need to fill in some simple information. After that, you’ll be ready to log into eGyanKosh.

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Public Administration Study Material For UPSC

Apart from referring to the Public Administration notes for UPSC, candidates must also refer to other Public Administration UPSC study materials to better their chances of getting a higher score. Using Public Administration UPSC Notes and other recommended study materials has the following advantages.

  • These Public Administration UPSC notes are completely based on the most recent syllabus. It enables candidates to finish the lengthy and most important topics from the exam point of view in a much more concise and accurate way.
  • In order to assist you obtain a foundational understanding of each section and effectively prepare, all of the Public Administration UPSC notes are provided in a topic-by-topic format for Papers 1 and 2.
  • Candidates can practice hundreds of topic-specific MCQs with answers as part of these materials.
  • These Public Administration UPSC notes are now available in PDF format for offline use.
  • Studying these notes will also help you gain several insights into the questions asked in previous UPSC papers without external study.
  • In addition to these notes, candidates are advised to read recommended UPSC books for preparation to get a thorough understanding of the subjects.
  • All these notes are created by UPSC CSE experts and teachers for up-to-date preparation.
  • Candidates can get burdened and confused while covering the lengthy UPSC Public Administration syllabus. These Public Administration UPSC notes are short and to the point, it will reduce the study time and also, make the hours count more efficiently.

Tips to Prepare for Public Administration Optional Subject

Candidates who are opting for the Public Administration optional subject must be thorough with all the important theories, concepts and lines of thought that are part of the subject. Apart from going through the various Public Administration notes provided in the article, candidates should devise a solid preparation strategy to make sure that each part of their study count:

  • Make Short Notes

Quick revision notes aid memory and help you build a strong hold over important topics from which questions are frequently asked in the exam. Further, since a majority of the Public Administration syllabus is static, candidates can make short memory-based notes

  • Solve Previous Year Papers and Mocks

Solving UPSC previous year papers and mock tests will ensure that you practice directly from the exam point of view. This is because you will be practicing questions that were previously asked in the exam.

  • Read Books

Reading books related to Development, Constitution, Socio-political frameworks of the State, and society will help you understand the subject in depth. Based on effective reading, you can ace the Public Administration optional with ease.

  • Practice Answer Writing

The descriptive papers in UPSC can be challenging for candidates who are not proficient at writing. As such, pick topics from last years’ papers and practice writing your own answers in one go.

  • Be Thorough with Basics

Before starting your preparation, it is advised that you know the exam properly. Read through the exam pattern and go through all the important syllabus topics from which questions might be asked in the Public Administration optional.

We hope that the Public Administration UPSC notes that we have provided in this article were useful for your UPSC exam preparation. Access all relevant updates regarding the UPSC IAS exam by downloading the Testbook App right away. Utilize best study resources available online to increase your exam readiness.

Public Administration Notes FAQs

Among UPSC aspirants, the Public Administration optional is extremely popular. The topic is similar to General Studies Paper II in the UPSC Mains. Also, it holds greater relevance to the Civil Services.

The topic is similar to General Studies Paper II in the UPSC Mains. Its popularity is due to the structure of the public administration curriculum and how it is used in the civil services.

The Public Administration notes PDF has been prepared by our specialists specifically to help in independent study and speedy revision of key topics for the UPSC Public Administration Optional exam. However, candidates must regularly analyze their preparation by attempting mock papers.

The IGNOU study material can be downloaded and accessed by anybody in India and throughout the world to study any of the programmes, not just IGNOU students.

Candidates need to follow the right preparation strategy and read through the various Public Administration notes to score good in public administration.

Public Administration by M. Laxmikanth is one of the best books for UPSC Public Administration subject.

Yes, candidates can download the Public Administration Optional Notes for free from the PDF links given above.
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