UPSC Manipuri Syllabus

The approach of candidates preparing for civil services exams is changing gradually. Now, we can see a lot of aspirants choosing regional languages like Manipuri as their optional subject for the main exam. The UPSC Manipuri Syllabus 2023 is based on literature history and other features of the Manipuri language. It is recommended that you should select Manipuri as your optional subject only if you have a relevant background and interest. Go through this post to access the latest UPSC Civil Service Manipuri Syllabus.

IAS Manipuri Syllabus 2023

In the exam of optional Manipuri subject (both Paper – I and paper – I), the aspirants have to write down their answers in Manipuri language only.  The syllabus for both paper – I and paper – II is as follows.

UPSC Manipuri (optional) Syllabus Paper – I

Section – A

Language

• General characteristics of Manipuri Language and history of its development, its importance and status among the Tibeto-Burman Languages of North-East India, recent development in the study of Manipuri Language, evolution and study of old Manipuri script.
• Significant features of Manipuri Language:
  • Morphology: Word-class, root and its types, affix and its types, grammatical categories-gender, number, person, case, tense and aspects, process of compounding (samas and sandhi).
  • Phonology: Phoneme-vowels, consonants juncture, tone, consonant cluster and its occurrence, syllable-its structure, pattern and types.
  • Syntax: Word order, types of sentences, phrase and clause structures.

Section – B

• Literary History of Manipuri.
  • Early period (up to 17th Century)–Social and cultural background, Themes, diction and style of the works.
  • Modern period-Growth of major literary forms, change of Themes, diction and style.
  • Medieval period (18th and 19th Century)-Social, religious and political background, Themes, diction and style of the works.
• Aspects of Manipuri Culture:
  • Pre-Hindu Manipuri Faith, Advent of Hinduism and the process of syncreticism, Performing arts-Lai Haraoba, Maha Ras, Indegenous games-Sagol Kangjei, Khong Kangjei, Kang.

Syllabus for Paper – II

The Paper – II require first hand reading of the texts prescribed and will be designed to test candidate’s critical ability to assess them.

Section-A

Old and Medieval Manipuri Literature:

• Old Manipuri Literature
  • Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Numit Kappa
  • Gourachandra Singh (Ed.): Thawanthaba Hiran
  • Chandra Singh (Ed.): Panthoibi Khonggul
  • Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Naothingkhong, Phambal Kaba
• Medieval Manipuri Literature
  • Bhogeswar Singh (Ed.): Chandrakirti Jila Changba]
  • Khelchandra Singh (Ed.): Dhananjoy Laibu Ningba
  • K. Snahal Singh (Ed.): Ramayana Adi Kanda
  • Chandra Singh (Ed.): Samsok Ngamba

Section-B

Modern Manipuri Literature:

Poetry and Epic

• Poetry
  • Manipuri Sheireng (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, 1998 (Ed.)
    • Chaoba Singh: Pi Thadoi, Lamgi CheklaAmada, Loktak
    • Minaketan Singh: Kamalda, Nonggumlalkkhoda.
    • L. Kamal Singh: Nirjanata, Nirab Rajani
    • Shri Biren: Tangkhul Hui
    • Nilakanta Singh: Manipur, Lamangnaba
    • Samarendra Singh: Ingagi Nong, Mamang Leikai Thambal Satle
    • Ibopishak: Anouba Thunglaba Jiba.
  • Kanchi Sheireng. (Pub) Manipur University 1998 (Ed.)
    • Ibopishak: Norok Patal Prithivi
    • Shri Biren: Chaphadraba Laigi Yen
    • L. Kamal Singh: Biswa-Prem
  • Epic
    • Dorendrajit Singh: Kansa Bodha
    • Anganghal Singh: Khamba-Thoibi Sheireng(San-Senba, Lei Langba,Shamu Khonggi Bichar)
  • Drama
    • C. Tongbra: Matric Pass
    • Lalit Singh : Areppa Marup
    • Samarendra : Judge Saheb ki Imung

Novel, Short-story and Prose

• Novel
  • Anganghal Singh: Jahera
  • L. Kamal Singh: Madhabi
  • Pacha Meetei: Imphal Amasung, MagiIshing, Nungsitki Phibam
  • Guno Singh: Laman
• Short Story
  • Kanchi Warimacha (Pub) Manipur University 1997(Ed.)
    • K. Shitaljit Singh : Kamala Kamala
    • K. Binodini : Eigi Thahoudraba HeitupLalu
    • Prakash : Wanom Shareng
  • Anouba Manipuri Warimacha (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)
    • Kunjamohon Singh: Ijat Tanba
    • Dinamani : Nongthak Khongnang
  • Parishadki Khangatlaba Warimacha (Pub) Manipuri Sahitya Parishad 1994 (Ed.)
    • Nilbir Shastri : Loukhatpa
    • K. Elangba : Karinunggi
  • Prose
    • Warenggi Saklon [Due Part] (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1992 (Ed.)
      • Chaoba Singh : Khamba-Thoibigi WariAmasung Mahakavya
    • Apunba Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1986 (Ed.)
      • K. Binodini : Thoibidu Warouhouida
      • Pishak Singh : Samaj Amasung Sanskriti
      • Eric Newton : Kalagi Mahousa (translated by I.R. Babu)
    • Kanchi Wareng (Pub) Manipur University, 1998 (Ed.)
      • Manisana Shastri: Phajaba
      • Manihar Singh : Lai-Haraoba
    • Manipuri Wareng (Pub) The Cultural Forum Manipur 1999 (Ed.)
      • Krishnamohan Singh : Lan

UPSC Manipuri Syllabus 2023 – PDF

UPSC Syllabus