PSIR Optional for UPSC Civil Services Examination

Yet another website for PSIR (Political Science and International Relations) Optional for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – the syllabus, previous year questions, booklist and notes, all free and in one place.

This project is still in early phase, I will be updating it as frequently as I can.

Checkout following pages:

1. PSIR Optional Syllabus

2. PSIR Optional Booklist

3. PSIR Previous Year Questions (2015–2026)

4. PSIR Optional Notes

5. Blog - for updates / tips & tricks / random musings.

Latest: PSIR Optional PYQ 2026 (UPSC Mains Paper 1 & 2)

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