PSIR Optional by Satya Sir

• Orientation Session: 20th June 2026
• Batch Start Date: 22nd June 2026
• Class Timing: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

1. PSIR Foundation Course Features

   • Course Duration: Approx 7 Months
   • Lecture Duration: 2.5 Hours per lecture
   • Comprehensive coverage of the entire PSIR Optional syllabus in a structured and exam-oriented manner.
   • Regular Doubt Sessions in offline/online Modes.
   • Lecture Schedule: Monday to Saturday
   • Dedicated Answer Writing Skill Development Sessions to enhance analytical and presentation abilities.
   • 6 PSIR Tests for regular answer-writing practice.
   • Integrated approach to simultaneously address overlapping areas of PSIR Optional and General Studies (GS) papers.
   • Comprehensive and updated study material with value-added content, contemporary examples, and current affairs integration.
   • Focus on conceptual clarity, interlinkages, and application-oriented learning for Mains examination.

   About the PSIR Optional

   Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) is one of the most popular UPSC optional subjects due to its substantial overlap with General Studies , Essay, and the Personality Test. The syllabus is relatively concise, conceptually rich, and allows effective integration of current affairs. 

   The syllabus is divided into two papers. 

   Paper I covers Political Theory and Indian Politics, including concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, democracy, ideologies like liberalism and Marxism, major Western political thinkers, the Indian Constitution, federalism, Parliament, judiciary, political parties, and social movements. 

   Paper II focuses on Comparative Politics and International Relations, encompassing theories of the state, political economy, globalization, international relations theories, India’s foreign policy, India’s relations with major powers and neighbours, and international organizations.