The syllabus for the Manager – Section Officer exam in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) is discussed on this page. The UPSC conducts this exam with 120 objective-type questions, each worth 2.5 marks. The exam has one-third negative marking.

The UPSC released the notification for the Manager – Section Officer in CSD exam in June 2025. The detailed notification can be downloaded from 2025 notification for Manager CSD. However, the syllabus for this exam has not been disclosed in the notification.

To understand why the syllabus is not included, it’s important to look at how UPSC conducts Recruitment Exams (RTs).

How does UPSC conduct Recruitment Exams (RTs)?

The process begins with a notification from the UPSC that includes vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and the number of posts. Candidates then apply via the UPSC ORA portal. Once the applications are received, the UPSC assesses the number of applicants. If the number is relatively small (in the hundreds), direct interviews are held instead of a written exam.

However, if the number of applicants is large, the UPSC decides to conduct a written exam. Based on past trends, if the number of applicants exceeds 500, a written exam is likely.

Thus, for this exam, the UPSC is expected to release a further notification 1-2 months before the exam date with detailed information, including the syllabus.