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General Studies IV · Subtopic

Empathy tolerance and compassion

Official syllabus

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

Empathy helps understand another person's experience; tolerance permits difference without automatic approval; compassion motivates help. None authorizes unequal treatment or ignoring a legal duty.

Key ideas

  • perspective-taking
  • difference
  • care
  • boundaries

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.