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UPPSC Paper-wise Syllabus

UPPSC - PCS Prelims has 150 questions where History (20-24%) and Geography (16%) together account for roughly 40% of the paper. UP-specific content — Awadh history, Ganga-Yamuna doab geography, and state schemes — is woven throughout multiple subjects.

48 subtopics across 8 papers
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Paper 1 — Prelims - General Studies I (GS-1) - 200 marks, 150 Q

9 topics
01

Current Affairs and Schemes

3 topics
  • Current Affairs - National and International
  • Economic and Social Development
  • General Knowledge - Uttar Pradesh Specific
02

History

1 topics
Trending up
  • History of India and the Indian National Movement
03

Geography

2 topics
  • India and World Geography
  • Climate Change and Environmental Issues
04

Polity, Environment and Science

3 topics
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
  • General Science and Technology

Paper 2 — Prelims - General Studies II (CSAT) - 200 marks, 100 Q

8 topics
01

Comprehension, Language and Communication

4 topics
  • Comprehension (Hindi + English)
  • Interpersonal Skills and Communication
  • General English (Class X level)
  • General Hindi (Class X level)
02

Reasoning and Numeracy

4 topics
  • Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • General Mental Ability
  • Elementary Mathematics (Class X level)

Paper 3 — Mains - General Hindi - 150 marks

3 topics
01

Hindi Language and Writing

3 topics
  • Hindi Grammar and Composition
  • Hindi Vocabulary and Phrases
  • Application of Hindi in Official Context

Paper 4 — Mains - Essay - 150 marks

3 topics
01

Essay Themes

3 topics
  • Essay on Socio-Economic and Policy Themes
  • Essay on Governance and Ethics
  • Essay on Science, Technology and Development

Paper 5 — Mains - General Studies I - 200 marks

6 topics
01

History and Culture

3 topics
Trending up
  • History of India and the Indian National Movement
  • World History and Modern Developments
  • Indian Culture, Art and Heritage
02

Geography and Environment

3 topics
  • Geography of India and the World
  • Climate Change and Environmental Issues
  • Disaster Management

Paper 6 — Mains - General Studies II - 200 marks

7 topics
01

Polity and Governance

6 topics
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Constitutional Framework and Federalism
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Welfare Schemes and Social Justice
  • Governance in Uttar Pradesh
  • Citizen-centric Governance and E-governance
02

Ethics and Integrity

1 topics
  • Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Paper 7 — Mains - General Studies III - 200 marks

7 topics
01

Economy and Development

4 topics
  • Indian Economy and Economic Development
  • Economic and Social Development
  • Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Security
  • Industrial Policy and Infrastructure
02

Science, Technology and Security

3 topics
Trending down
  • Science and Technology, ICT
  • Internal Security and Cyber Security
  • Environment and Sustainable Development

Paper 8 — Mains - General Studies IV - 200 marks

5 topics
01

Current Affairs and Governance

5 topics
  • Current Affairs - National and International (Deep Analysis)
  • Role of Civil Society, NGOs, SHGs, and Pressure Groups
  • Development and Bioethics
  • Governance in the Digital Age
  • Case Studies on Governance and Ethics

Interview focus areas

  • Current affairs articulation with balanced viewpoints
  • State-specific governance awareness for Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC - PCS)
  • Situational judgment, communication, and administrative temperament

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