OPSC Prelims vs UPSC Prelims — Syllabus Comparison
Paper 1 PYQ analysis side by side. 94% category overlap — significant syllabus overlap, ideal for combined prep.
OPSC Prelims
Categories8
Subtopics35
Total PYQs685
Shared
Categories8
Subtopics26
Overlap94%
UPSC Prelims
Categories9
Subtopics34
Total PYQs697
Shared Categories (8)
CategoryOPSC Prelims PYQsUPSC Prelims PYQs
PolityOPSC Prelims: 125119
ScienceOPSC Prelims: 106128
HistoryOPSC Prelims: 114115
Current AffairsOPSC Prelims: 11567
EconomicsOPSC Prelims: 51126
GeographyOPSC Prelims: 8972
GeneralOPSC Prelims: 3360
General KnowledgeOPSC Prelims: 5210
Overlapping Subtopics (26)
These subtopics appear in both exams — prepare once, benefit twice.
National Events & Policy(78+1)Constitution & Amendments(40+32)Modern India & Freedom Struggle(59+9)Chemistry(45+9)Biology & Health(33+16)Indian Economy & Planning(20+18)Ancient India(19+18)Medieval India(29+7)Physics(21+15)Physical Geography(26+8)Indian Geography(27+6)World Geography(27+4)Parliament & Legislation(22+8)International Affairs(21+2)Social Sector & Welfare(15+3)Industry & Trade(12+6)Organisations & Institutions(16+1)Technology & Space(7+7)Art, Culture & Heritage(7+5)Fundamental Rights & Duties(10+1)
Only in UPSC Prelims
- Environment