PSIR Optional Coaching: Course for UPSC CSE

The PSIR Optional is one of the most preferred and scoring subject in UPSC Civil Services Exam. The two papers of Political Science and International Relations Optional comprises Paper-I (Political Theory and Indian Politics ) & Paper-II (Comparative Political Analysis and International Politics). The subject has a huge overlap with the General Studies (GS) topics such as Polity, Governance & IR in GS-II & Ethics in GS-IV.

In the past 5 years, the PSIR optional subject has given an average success ratio of around 8-10%. At Next IAS, the PSIR Optional Foundation Course led by Dr. Piyush Chaubey Sir who has an experience of more than 10 years in teaching PSIR.

Our PSIR Optional Course is designed for building conceptual clarity & improving answer writing to score better marks in the Mains exam. The course is offered in Offline/Online mode. The offline classes for PSIR Optional Coaching in Delhi are conducted at our old rajinder nagar Centre. Recently selected All India Rank-6 (UPSC CSE 2025) Zinnia Aurora was the classroom student of PSIR Optional Course at NEXT IAS.

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Batch Details of PSIR Optional Foundation Course

Offline Batch

A1: PSIR Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2027

Regular

Batch Date

Jun 4, 2026

Batch Time

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue

Old Rajendra Nagar

₹ 50,847.46 + GST

Live-Online Batch

L1: PSIR Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2027 (Live-Online)

Online

Batch Date

Jun 4, 2026

Batch Time

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

₹ 50,847.46 + GST

Comprehensive coverage of entire PSIR syllabus (Paper I & II).
Emphasis on inter-linking PSIR with General Studies (GS) papers.
Special lectures on answer writing techniques.
Focus on providing crisp and relevant study material, incorporating current trends.

Detailed discussions on previous year's questions and expected questions.
Exclusive monthly magazine dedicated to PSIR subject matter.
Test series with 8 tests, including 4 sectional and 4 full-length tests.

Why to choose PSIR as an Optional Subject?

Choosing Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) as an optional subject offers High score potential, Multidimensional learning , Relevance to contemporary issues (IR), Availability of study Material, Quality guidance and answer writing

High Scoring Potential: PSIR has a reputation for high scores in the UPSC CSE Mains and many of the candidates achieved above 290+ scores.
Multidimensional Learning: PSIR connects with various subjects, providing a broader understanding of Polity and Governance (GS-II), Ethics (GS-IV) and Essay (paper) in the mains stage.
Relevance to Current Affairs: PSIR helps analyze social issues and societal changes, enhancing comprehension of contemporary matters. Availability of study Material: Abundance study materials simplifies access to relevant resources.
Availability of study Material: Abundance study materials simplifies access to relevant resources.
Quality Guidance: Experienced faculty members, like Dr. Piyush Chaubey, offers valuable insights and study strategies.
Answer Writing: PSIR emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills for structured answer writing.

Access and Support:

Students attending offline classes will get 72-hours access to the recorded lecture. If today is the class, they can attend it offline and will be able to access the recording for the next 72 hours (3 days).
Online students can watch the lecture live on the app and will get access to the recorded lecture for the next 72 hours (3 days).

Revision Backup:

All students (offline & online) will get 15 days access after course completion and 30 days of access after Prelims for revision (in June).

NEXT IAS conducts "PSIR Optional Advance Course” designed exclusively for students who have a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of PSIR. The course aims to cover the syllabus comprehensively through questions thus helping students in the application of concepts.

Live Online classes covering political theory and important thinkers for Mains 2025 Paper-I (Sec-A) and Paper-II (Sec-A) 5 Lectures for each section. Paper-I (Sec-B) and Paper-II (Sec-B) 8 Lectures for each section.
Wide and detailed coverage of International relations Global concerns and Indian Government and Politics.

Notes for Mains 2025 covering the dynamic portions.
Master the art of answer writing by interconnecting different topics alongwith dynamic aspects.
Test series available both in ONLINE and OFFLINE mode (for PSIR advance course with test series only).