Exam Pattern
The UPPSC Exam has three stages: Prelims (Objective, two papers), Mains (Descriptive, 8 papers, 1500 marks), and Interview (100 marks). Note: Optional subjects have been removed and replaced with UP-specific General Studies papers.
| Exam | Parts | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | GS Paper I | 2 Hours | 150 | 200 |
| Prelims | GS Paper II (CSAT - Qualifying) | 2 Hours | 100 | 200 |
| Mains | General Hindi & Essay | 3 Hours Each | - | 150 + 150 |
| Mains | GS Papers I to IV | 3 Hours Each | - | 200 Each |
| Mains | GS Papers V & VI (UP Specific) | 3 Hours Each | - | 200 Each |
| Interview | Personality Test | Not Defined | - | 100 |
ℹ️Marking Scheme: Prelims is just a screening test (GS Paper-II/CSAT is qualifying at 33%). Final merit is based on Mains (1500 marks) and Interview (100 marks).
Detailed Syllabus
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| Prelims: General Studies Paper-I | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Current events (national & international) | |
| 2. | History of India and Indian National Movement | |
| 3. | Geography (India and World) | |
| 4. | Indian Polity and Governance | |
| 5. | Economic and Social Development | |
| 6. | Environmental Ecology & Biodiversity | |
| 7. | General Science | |
| Prelims: General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Comprehension and Interpersonal skills | |
| 2. | Logical reasoning and analytical ability | |
| 3. | Decision-making and problem-solving | |
| 4. | General mental ability | |
| 5. | Elementary Mathematics | |
| 6. | General English and General Hindi | |
| Mains: General Hindi & Essay | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Hindi: Unseen passages, precis writing, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases (150 Marks). | |
| 2. | Essay: Three sections (Literature/Culture, Science/Economy, National/International events). Write one essay from each section (150 Marks total). | |
| Mains: GS Paper I to IV (Core Subjects) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indian Heritage and Culture | |
| 2. | History and Geography of the World | |
| 3. | Governance and Constitution | |
| 4. | Social Justice and International relations | |
| 5. | Technology and Economic Development | |
| 6. | Biodiversity and Environment | |
| 7. | Security and Disaster Management | |
| 8. | Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude | |
| Mains: GS Paper V & VI (UP Specific) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | History, Culture, and Architecture of UP | |
| 2. | Folk Dances, Literature, and Political System of UP | |
| 3. | Economy and Geography of UP | |
| 4. | Environment and Agriculture of UP | |
| 5. | Science & Technology developments in UP | |
| 6. | Current affairs of Uttar Pradesh | |