UPPCS Complete Exam Guide

Paper I: General Studies Syllabus

• Current Events: Events of national and international importance
• History of India: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
• Indian National Movement: Freedom struggle, important movements, personalities
• Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and World
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
• Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change: General issues on Environmental Ecology (no subject specialization required)
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Class 10 level)

Paper II: CSAT Syllabus

• Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages
• Interpersonal Skills: Communication skills
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Logical reasoning, analytical ability
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Decision making, problem-solving skills
• General Mental Ability: Basic numeracy, data interpretation
• Basic Numeracy: Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude (Class 10 level)
• Data Interpretation: Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency (Class 10 level)
• English Language Comprehension Skills: Class 10 level

Paper I: General Hindi (150 Marks)

• Hindi Grammar (व्याकरण)
• Precis Writing (संक्षेपण)
• Letter Writing (पत्र लेखन)
• Translation (अनुवाद)
• Essay in Hindi (निबंध)

Paper II: Essay (150 Marks)

• Candidates need to write essays on multiple topics
• Topics cover: Social, Economic, Political, Philosophical, Environmental, and Current Affairs
• Essay should be well-structured with introduction, body, and conclusion
• Word limit and number of essays may vary

Paper III: General Studies I (200 Marks)

• History of Culture: art forms, literature, and architecture from ancient to modern times.
• Modern Indian history (from 1757 to 1947): significant events, personalities, issues.
• The Freedom Struggle: its various stages and important contributors.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965).
• World History: events from 18th century (Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.).
• Indian Society: Salient features, role of women, poverty, urbanization.
• Liberalization, privatization, and globalization: effects on society.
• Geography: Distribution of major natural resources (Water, Soils, Forests).
• Physical Geography: Earthquakes, tsunamis, oceanic currents, etc.
• UP Special Geography: Human and Natural Resources of Uttar Pradesh.

Paper IV: General Studies II (200 Marks)

• Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments.
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States.
• Role of the Finance Commission in center-state financial relations.
• Separation of powers and dispute redressal mechanisms.
• Parliament and State Legislatures: structure, functioning, powers & privileges.
• Executive and Judiciary: structure, organization, functioning.
• Representation of People's Act: salient features.
• Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections: performance and mechanisms.
• Issues relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources.
• Important aspects of Governance: transparency, accountability, e-governance.
• India and its neighborhood Relations.
• Important International Institutions: agencies and foras.

Paper V: General Studies III (200 Marks)

• Economic planning in India, role of NITI Aayog.
• Issues of poverty, unemployment, social justice, and inclusive growth.
• Components of government budgets and financial systems.
• Major crops, irrigation, storage, transport, and marketing of agricultural produce.
• Food processing and related industries in India.
• Land reforms in India since independence.
• Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy.
• Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, etc.
• Science and technology developments and applications in everyday life.
• Environmental security, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and pollution.
• Disaster mitigation and management.
• Internal security challenges: terrorism, corruption, and organized crimes.

Paper VI: General Studies IV (200 Marks)

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics.
• Attitude: content, structure, function, relation with thought and behavior.
• Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service (integrity, impartiality, etc.).
• Emotional Intelligence- concept and utility in administration.
• Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
• Probity in Governance: philosophical basis of governance and probity.
• Information sharing, transparency, RTI, and Citizen's Charters.
• Case studies on the above issues.

• Total Marks: 100
• Nature: Personality assessment, not a knowledge test
• Duration: Usually 20-30 minutes per candidate
• Purpose: To assess the candidate's suitability for a career in public service

What is Assessed:

• Mental alertness
• Critical powers of assimilation
• Clear and logical exposition
• Balance of judgment
• Variety and depth of interest
• Ability for social cohesion and leadership
• Intellectual and moral integrity
• Knowledge of current affairs
• Understanding of UP-specific issues

GS Paper V: Uttar Pradesh Special 1

• History, Civilization, Culture, and Ancient Cities of UP.
• Architecture, Museum, Archive, and Archaeology of UP.
• Contributions of UP to India's Freedom Struggle.
• Eminent Freedom Fighters and Personalities of UP.
• Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, CM, Council of Ministers, etc.
• Public Service Commission, High Court, and Judicial setup in UP.
• Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies in UP.
• Land Reforms and their impact in UP.
• Issues related to Security, Law and Order, and Civil Defense in UP.
• Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

GS Paper VI: Uttar Pradesh Special 2

• Overview of the Economy of UP: State Budgets, Infrastructure, and Physical Resources.
• Trade, Commerce, and Industries in UP.
• UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development.
• Investment in UP: Issues and Impact, One District One Product (ODOP) Policy.
• Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Resources in UP.
• Demography, Population, and Census of UP.
• Geography of UP: Location, Relief, Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage, and Vegetation.
• National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.
• Natural Resources: Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, and Wetlands of UP.
• Science and Technology advancements and efforts in UP.