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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)UPPCS Syllabus Details 2026Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 150 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | — | — | — | — |
- Both papers are objective type.
- CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum marks).
- Negative marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | Descriptive | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Essay | Descriptive | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies I | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies II | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper V | General Studies III | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper VI | General Studies IV | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper VII | General Studies V | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper VIII | General Studies VI | Descriptive | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | — | — | 1300 | — |
- Two optional papers have been removed.
- All 8 papers are now mandatory.
Detailed Syllabus
1. Prelims – General Studies (Paper I)
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | National and international events, government schemes, appointments, awards, sports |
| History | Ancient, medieval, modern India; national movement; freedom struggle |
| Geography | Indian and world geography; physical, social, economic; climate, rivers, soils |
| Polity | Constitution, fundamental rights, parliament, judiciary, governor, state administration |
| Economy | Basic concepts, planning, budgeting, poverty, unemployment, agriculture, industry |
| Environment and Ecology | Biodiversity, climate change, conservation, environmental issues |
| Science and Technology | Physics, chemistry, biology, IT, space, defense, energy, inventions |
| General Science | Everyday science, health, diseases, nutrition |
2. Prelims – CSAT (Paper II – Qualifying)
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Comprehension | Reading passages, inference, tone, theme |
| Reasoning | Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, time-work, time-distance |
| Decision Making | Analytical reasoning, data interpretation |
| Basics of English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension |
3. Mains – Paper I: General Hindi
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Grammar | Tenses, sandhi, samas, vyanjan, shabd sar, parayasay |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms, varylarya, shuddh shabd |
| Writing Skills | Sentence correction, paragraph writing, summary |
| Comprehension | Passage-based questions, understanding |
4. Mains – Paper II: Essay
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Section A | Literature & culture, social sector, political sector |
| Section B | Science, environment, technology, economy, agriculture, industry, trade |
| Section C | National & international events, natural disasters, national development programs |
- 3 essays (700 words each)
5. Mains – General Studies Papers (III to VIII)
| Paper | Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|---|
| GS-I | History & Culture of India | Ancient, medieval, modern India; freedom movement; art, culture, heritage |
| GS-II | Polity & Governance | Constitution, federalism, parliament, judiciary, governance, local government |
| GS-III | Economy & Development | Planning, growth, agriculture, industry, poverty, unemployment, budgeting |
| GS-IV | Geography & Environment | Indian & world geography, climate, resources, ecology, disasters |
| GS-V | Science & Technology | Physics, chemistry, biology, IT, space, defense, energy, innovation |
| GS-VI | Current Affairs & Ethics | National & international events, ethics, governance, social issues |
Preparation Focus
| Stage | Priority Topics |
|---|---|
| Prelims | Current affairs, history, polity, economy, geography, science, environment |
| CSAT | Reading comprehension, reasoning, basic maths, English |
| Mains Hindi | Grammar, vocabulary, summary, passage understanding |
| Mains Essay | Social, political, economic, scientific, environmental themes |
| Mains GS | Deep conceptual understanding + current application |
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