UPSC Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) IAS administers the Civil Services Examination, one of India’s most difficult and renowned tests.

The examination is divided into three stages: preliminary, mains, and personal interview. With the belief in breaking the linguistic barriers, UPSC includes the Indian Language Paper as one of the mandatory papers in the Mains Examination. Candidates who appear in the examination have the option to choose from a variety of language options, including Hindi.

According to the latest update, UPSC has released the Hindi Language compulsory syllabus for 2023 exam. So here at PWOnlyIAS, we are providing you the complete syllabus along with the download pdf. You can check and download it to start your exam preparation.

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UPSC IAS – Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus 2023

The 2023UPSC IAS Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus is probably going to be the same as the previous years’. There are two sections on the syllabus for Paper-A

  • Language and Literature
  • Indian Language

The applicants’ proficiency in the language is evaluated in the language component, while their knowledge of the literature in the language is evaluated in the literature section. Paper 1 and Paper 2 are the two parts of the Hindi language test.

UPSC Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus Paper 1

UPSC IAS Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus for Paper 1 is divided into two sections. You can check the topics below.

UPSC Hindi Literature Syllabus Paper 1 – Section A

Below, you can check the Hindi literature syllabus for UPSC Paper 1 for section A.

History of Hindi Language and Nagari Lipi

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  • Grammatical and applied forms of Apbhransh, Awahatta & Arambhik Hindi.
  • Development of Braj and Awadhi as Literary language during the medieval period.
  • Early form of Khari-boli in Siddha-Nath Sahitya, Khusero, Sant Sahitaya, Rahim etc. and Dakhni Hindi.
  • Development of Khari-boli and Nagari Lipi during 19th Century.
  • Standardisation of Hindi Bhasha & Nagari Lipi.
  • Development of Hindi as a National Language during freedom movement.
  • The development of Hindi as a National Language of Union of India.
  • Scientific & Technical Development of Hindi Language.
  • Prominent dialects of Hindi and their inter-relationship.
  • Salient features of Nagari Lipi and the efforts for its reform & Standard form of Hindi.
  • Grammatical structure of Standard Hindi.

Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus 2023 – Section B

The Section B Syllabus of Hindi Language Compulsory 2023 is vast. It covers History, Sahitya, Drama, Criticism, etc. related topics. Candidates who choose the Hindi language must focus on these topics. Check the syllabus below.

History of Hindi Literature

  • The relevance and importance of Hindi literature and tradition of writing History of Hindi Literature.
  • Literary trends of the following four periods of the history of Hindi Literature.
    • Adikal – Sidh, Nath and Raso Sahitya. Prominent poets-Chandvardai, Khusaro, Hemchandra, Vidyapati.
    • Bhaktikal – Sant Kavyadhara, Sufi Kavyadhara, Krishna Bhaktidhara and Ram Bhaktidhara. Prominent Poets—Kabir, Jayasi, Sur & Tulsi.
    • Ritikal – Ritikavya, Ritibaddhkavya & Riti Mukta Kavya. Prominent Poets—Keshav, Bihari, Padmakar and Ghananand.
    • Adhunik Kal –
    • Renaissance, the development of Prose, Bharatendu Mandal.
    • Prominent Writers – Bharatendu, Bal Krishna Bhatt & Pratap Narain Mishra.
    • Prominent trends of modern Hindi Poetry – Chhayavad, Pragativad, Prayogvad, Nai Kavita, Navgeet and Contemporary poetry and Janvadi Kavita.
    • Prominent Poets – Maithili Sharan Gupta, Prasad, Nirala, Mahadevi, Dinkar, Agyeya, Muktibodh, Nagarjun.

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Katha Sahitya

  • Upanyas & Realism
  • The origin and development of Hindi Novels.
  • ProminentNovelists – Premchand, Jain-Kendra, Yashpal, Renu, and Bhism Sahani.
  • The origin and development of the Hindi short story.
  • Prominent Short Story Writers – Premchand, Prasad, Agyeya, Mohan Rakesh & Krishna Sobti.

Drama & Theatre

  • The Origin & Development of Hindi Drama.
  • Prominent Dramatists – Bharatendu, Prasad, Jagdish Chandra Mathur, Ram Kumar Verma, Mohan Rakesh.
  • The development of Hindi Theatre.

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Criticism

  • The origin and development of Hindi criticism – Saiddhantik, Vyavharik, Pragativadi. Manovishleshanvadi & Nai Alochana.
  • Prominent critics – Ramchandra Shukla, Hajari Prasad Dwivedi, Ram Vilas Sharma & Nagendra.

Other Forms of Hindi Prose

  • Lalit Nibandh,Rekhachitra, Sansmaran, Yatra-vrittant

UPSC Hindi Literature Syllabus PAPER II

The paper will demand first-hand reading of the relevant books and will assess the candidates’ critical thinking skills. It 2 has also 2 sections in the exam.

Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus Paper 2 – Section A

Check the UPSC Hindi Language syllabus for Paper 2 section A below.

S.No. Topic Sub-Topic
1 Kabir Kabir Granthawali, Ed. Shyam Sundar Das (First hundred Sakhis)
2 Soordas Bhramar Geetsar, Ed. Ramchandra Shukla (First hundred Padas)
3 Tulsidas Ramcharit Manas (Sundar Kand) Kavitawali (Uttarkand)
4 Jayasi Padmawat Ed. Shyam Sundar Das (Sinhal Dwip Khand & Nagmativiyog Khand)
5 Bihari Bihari Ratnakar Ed. Jagnnath Prasad Ratnakar (First 100 Dohas)
6 Maithili Sharan Bharat Bharati Gupta
7 Prasad Kamayani (Chinta and Shraddha Sarg)
8 Nirala Rag-Virag, Ed. Ram Vilas Sharma (Ram Ki Shakti Pooja & Kukurmutta)
9 Dinkar Kurukshetra
10 Agyeya Angan Ke Par Dwar (Asadhya Veena)
11 Muktiboth Brahm Rakhashas
12 Nagarjun Badal Ko Ghirte Dekha Hai, Akal Ke Bad, Harijan Gatha

 

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Hindi Language Compulsory Syllabus Paper 2 – Section B

Check the UPSCHindi Language syllabus for Paper 2 section B below.

S.No. Topic Sub-Topic
1 Bharatendu Bharat Durdasha
2 Mohan Rakesh Ashadh Ka Ek Din
3 Ramchandra Chintamani (Part I) (KavitaKya Shukla Hai, ShraddhaAurBhakti)
4 Dr. Satyendra Nibandh Nilaya—Bal Krishna Bhatt, Premchand, Gulab Rai, Hajari Prasad Dwivedi, Ram Vilas Sharma, Agyeya, Kuber Nath Rai.
5 Premchand Godan, Premchand ki Sarvashreshtha Kahaniyan, Ed. Amrit Rai/Manjusha—Prem Chand ki Sarvashreshtha Kahaniyan. Ed. Amrit Rai.
6 Prasad Skandgupta
7 Yashpal Divya
8 Phaniswar Nath Maila Anchal Renu
9 Mannu Bhandari Mahabhoj
10 Rajendra Yadav Ek Dunia Samanantar (All Stories)

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Conclusion

We hope the above-mentioned details of the UPSC Hindi Language Compulsory syllabus will help you to cover the topics asked in the exam. If you have any queries regarding the same, you can ask with us through the comment box below.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. In which exams the Hindi language is compulsory?

Ans. Hindi is a compulsory topic in the majority of Indian school board exams. It is also a necessary language in many competitive exams such as UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) civil services, SSC (Staff Selection Commission), and other government employment exams held in India. The language requirements for individual tests, however, may differ based on the level, locality, and medium of instruction.

Q2. How to prepare compulsory Hindi for UPSC?

Ans. Focused preparation and consistent practice are necessary for the UPSC civil services exam’s mandatory Hindi paper. Here are some pointers to assist you in getting ready for the Hindi exam.

  • Understand the Syllabus
  • Improve your Vocabulary
  • Practice Grammar
  • Solve UPSC Previous Years’ Papers
  • Take Mock Tests
  • Read Hindi Literature
  • Focus on Essay Writing

Q3. What are the minimum marks for UPSC Hindi compulsory paper?

Ans. The required minimum score for the UPSC Hindi paper is 30 out of 100. To be qualified for the review of their other papers, candidates must receive at least 30 on the Hindi exam. However, the final UPSC civil services exam merit list does not take into account the scores earned on the Hindi paper.

Q4. What are the passing marks for Hindi compulsory UPSC?

Ans. The Hindi paper of the UPSC civil services exam has a passing score requirement of 75 out of 300. To be eligible for the evaluation of their other exams, students must achieve a minimum score of 30 marks (i.e., 10%) on the Hindi exam. In the final UPSC civil services exam result, the marks earned on the Hindi paper are not taken into account.

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