Public Administration as an optional subject for the UPSC exam includes the study of administrative theories, concepts, and practices in government and public organizations. The goal is to understand how governments and public institutions function, how policies are formulated and implemented, and how public services are managed.

Typical topics covered in Public Administration optional notes could include:

1. Administrative Theories: This includes studying the classical, neo-classical, and modern theories of administration. The works of thinkers like Max Weber, Fredrick Taylor, and Henri Fayol might be discussed.
2. Organizational Theories: Understanding how organizations are structured, their functions, and how they adapt to changes. The bureaucratic structure, human relations theory, and systems approach might be covered.
3. Public Policy and Decision-Making: Examining the policy-making process, policy analysis, and the role of decision-makers in government.
4. Development Administration: Analyzing how administration contributes to development, poverty alleviation, and social change.
5. Comparative Public Administration: Comparing administrative systems and practices across different countries to identify similarities and differences.
6. Financial Administration: Understanding budgeting, financial management, and public expenditure.
7. Personnel Administration: Studying human resource management in the public sector, including recruitment, training, and performance appraisal.
8. Local Governance: Exploring the functioning of local self-government institutions and decentralization of power.
9. Public Policy Implementation: Analyzing the challenges and strategies involved in implementing government policies effectively.
10. Accountability and Ethics: Examining the ethical dimensions of public administration and mechanisms for holding public officials accountable.

Please note that these topics are not exhaustive, and the specific content of Plutus IAS notes or any other study materials can vary. If you’re preparing for the UPSC exam and have questions about public administration or any other topic, feel free to ask for general information and guidance