UPSC Nepali Syllabus

Many of the UPSC aspirants are now selecting regional languages as their optional subject for the Main exam. Nepali is one such regional language candidates may select as a subject in the civil service main exam. However, it is recommended that you should opt for this subject only if you have a relevant background or interest. The UPSC Nepali Syllabus 2023 consists of the chapters and topics from which the questions in the exam will arise. The candidates preparing for the exam should get familiar with the syllabus in order to do well in the exam. In this article, we are providing the latest syllabus of Nepali language for UPSC civil services exam.

IAS Nepali Syllabus 2023

There will be two papers of Nepali subject in the IAS main exam.  Aspiring candidates should prepare for and know the syllabus of both the papers. The syllabus of both paper – I and Paper – II is given below.

Civil Services Nepali Syllabus Paper – I

Section – A

  1. History of the origin and development of Nepali as one of the new Indo Aryan Languages.
  2. Major Dialects of Nepali
  3. Fundamentals of Nepali Grammar and phonology
    1. Nominal forms and categories – Gender, Number, Case, Adjectives, Pronouns, Avyayas
    2. Verbal forms and categories – Tense, Aspects, Voice, Roots and Fixes
    3. Nepali Swara and Vyanjana
  4. Teaching of Nepali language in India—its history and development with special reference to its socio-cultural aspects.
  5. Standardisation and Modernisation of Nepali with special reference to language movements (viz. Halanta Bahiskar, Jharrovad etc.)

Section – B

  1. History of Nepali literature with special reference to its development in India.
  2. Fundamental concepts and theories of Literature: Kavya/Sahitya, Kavya Prayojan, Literary genres, Shabda Shakti, Rasa, Alankara, Tragedy, Comedy, Aesthetics, Stylistics.
  3. Nepali folklores (the following folk-form only)—Sawai, Jhyaurey, Selo, Sangini, Lahari.
  4. Major literary trends and movements— Swachchhandatavad, Yatharthavad, Astitwavad, Ayamik Movement Contemporary Nepali writings, Postmodernism.

UPSC Main Exam Syllabus of Nepali – Paper II

This paper will require first hand reading of the texts prescribed below and questions will be designed to test the candidate’s critical acumen.

Section –A

  1. Lekhnath Poudyal – Tarun Tapasi(Vishrams III, V, VI, XII, XV, XVIII only)
  2. Santa Jnandil Das – Udaya Lahari
  3. Haribhakta Katuwal – Yo Zinadagi Khai Ke Zindagi : (The following poems only-Jeevan : Ek Dristi, Yo Zindagi Khai Ke Zindagi, Akashka Tara Ke Tara, Hamilai Nirdho Nasamjha, Khai Manyata Yahan Atmahutiko Balidan Ko).
  4. Agam Sing Giri – Jaleko Pratibimba Royeko Pratidhwani (The following Poems only-Prasawako Chichyahatsanga Byunjheko Ek Raat, Chhorolai, Jaleko Pratibimba : Royeko Pratidhwani, Hamro Akashmani Pani Hunchha Ujyalo, Tihar)
  5. Balkrishna Sama – Prahlad
  6. Manbahadur Mukhia – Andhyaroma Banchneharu (The following One-Act only-Andhyaroma Banchneharu’ ‘Suskera’)

Section – B

  1. Ramkrishna Sharma – Das Gorkha (The following essays only—Kavi, Samaj Ra Sahitya, Sahityama Sapekshata, Sahityik Ruchiko Praudhata, Nepali Sahityako Pragati).
  2. Laxmi Prasad – Laxmi Nibandha DevkotaSangraha (The following essays only—Sri Ganeshaya Namha, Nepali Sahityako Itihasma Sarvashrestha Purus, Kalpana, Kala Ra Jeevan, Gadha Buddhiman ki Guru)
  3. Sanu Lama – Katha Sampaad (The following stories only—Swasni Manchhey, Khani Tarma Ekdin, Phurbale Gaun Chhadyo, Asinapo Manchhey).
  4. Indrabahadur Rai – Vipana Katipaya (The following stories only—Raatbhari Huri Chalyo, Jayamaya Aphumatra Lekhapani Aipugi, Bhagi, Ghosh Babu, Chhutuaiyo).
  5. Rupnarayan Sinha – Katha Navaratna (The following stories only—Biteka Kura, Jimmewari Kasko, Dhanamatiko Cinema—Swapna, Vidhwasta Jeevan).
  6. Lilbahadur Chhetri – Brahmaputra ko Chheuchhau
  7. Indra Sundas – Sahara
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