UPSC Science & Technology Syllabus — Every Topic, Listed
Science & Technology is tested through applied, in-the-news science: space, defence, biotech, IT. Stable concepts plus daily current affairs beat textbook-style cramming here.
Below is the complete Science & Technology syllabus as UPSCGenie teaches it: 5 topic groups, 15 topics — every one of them a full, source-cited lesson in the app, with practice questions attached.
Physics & Chemistry in News (2 topics)
- Everyday physics & applications
- Materials, nanotech & chemistry in news
Biology & Health (3 topics)
- Cell biology, genetics & biotechnology basics
- Human health - diseases & immunisation
- Nutrition & public health
Space & Defence Technology (4 topics)
- ISRO missions & satellites
- Space policy & applications
- Defence technology & DRDO
- Missiles & strategic systems
Emerging Technologies (4 topics)
- IT, AI & computing
- Robotics & automation
- Biotech & genomics applications
- Nuclear technology & energy
Digital & Communication (2 topics)
- Telecom, internet & 5G
- Cyber security basics
How to cover this subject
Work through the topic groups in the order listed — the sequence builds concepts before applications. After each topic, attempt its previous-year questions; after finishing the subject, take a mock test and let the checkpoint flag weak topics for revision. See the full UPSC syllabus for how this subject fits the overall study plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many topics are in the UPSC Science & Technology syllabus?
In UPSCGenie's teaching tree, Science & Technology for Prelims breaks into 15 topics across 5 topic groups: Physics & Chemistry in News, Biology & Health, Space & Defence Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital & Communication.
Are there free lessons for the Science & Technology syllabus?
Yes — every Science & Technology topic listed on this page has a full, source-cited lesson in UPSCGenie (English and Hindi), with recall questions, and the subject ends with a scored checkpoint.
Is this the official UPSC syllabus for Science & Technology?
It covers the officially notified syllabus, organised into teachable topics. For the authoritative one-line syllabus text, always refer to the current UPSC notification; this page expands it into the concrete topics the paper actually tests.
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