{"id":9913,"date":"2026-03-15T17:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=9913"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:10:30","slug":"upsc-hindi-literature-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-hindi-literature-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Hindi Literature Optional Syllabus for Paper 1 & 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPSC Hindi Literature Optional Syllabus for UPSC Mains assesses the proficiency of students in Hindi Literature. It covers all areas of hindi literature from classical heritage to modern developments. The goal is to test the skills of students to be able to understand literary works, critical approaches and historical developments of the language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC Hindi Literature Optional Syllabus<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The UPSC Hindi Literature Optional Syllabus has two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2 both carrying 250 marks each. While Paper 1 covers historical development of Hindi language, significant dialects and major literary forms from ancient to medieval times. It also includes many important classical and medieval literary works. UPSC Hindi Literature Optional Paper 2 focuses on modern Hindi literature, including prose, poetry and drama with an emphasis on literary criticism and in-depth study of contemporary writers and their contribution to Hindi Literature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Overview of Hindi Optional Syllabus for UPSC<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Mains Papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Marks<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Paper VI<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Hindi Literature Optional Paper 1<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Paper VII<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Hindi Literature Optional Paper 2<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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TOTAL<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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500<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Time Duration<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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3 hours<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Hindi Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 1<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Hindi Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 1 of Hindi Literature Optional covers the study of development of Hindi from Sanskrit and Prakrit language. A student must learn the linguistic characteristics of Hindi and the impact of other languages on its evolution. Classical and medieval Hindi literature includes an in-depth study of major poets like Tulsidas and Kabir, focusing on their thematic contributions and stylistic nuances. The syllabus also explores the development of various literary forms, including classical poetry, medieval narratives, and folk traditions, tracing their evolution across different periods. Additionally, students must learn significant literary movements and critical texts that have shaped Hindi literature, analyzing their historical and cultural contexts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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UPSC Optional Hindi Literature Syllabus Paper 1<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Topics of UPSC Hindi Optional Syllabus<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Section-A<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • History of Hindi Language and Nagari Lipi<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Grammatical and applied forms of Apbhransh, Awahatta & Arambhik Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of Braj and Awadhi as Literary languages during the medieval period.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Early forms of Khari-boli in Siddha-Nath Sahitya, Khusero, Sant Sahitya, Rahim etc. and Dakhni Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of Khari-boli and Nagari Lipi during the 19th Century<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Standardization of Hindi Bhasha & Nagari Lipi.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of Hindi as a National Language during the freedom movement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • The development of Hindi as a National Language of the Union of India.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Scientific & Technical Development of Hindi Language.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Prominent dialects of Hindi and their inter-relationship.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Salient features of Nagari Lipi and the efforts for its reform and standard form of Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Grammatical structure of Standard Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Section-B<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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