Syllabus of UPPSC | UPPSC Mock Test Series 2025 - UPPSC (UP) PDF Download

The UPPCS Exam Pattern & Syllabus for Mains has been revised. As per the new exam pattern, optional subjects have been removed. Now, the mains exam will have 8 compulsory papers and optional subjects have been removed. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)  conducts the Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate (UPPCS) Exam to recruit candidates for various posts under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. 

Candidates preparing for the same must be aware of the UPPCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern to prepare effectively. Knowing the UPPCS Syllabus will provide details about the subjects and topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. Knowing the UPPCS Exam Pattern will help you understand the type of questions, marking scheme (UPPCS Negative Marking), and types of questions for each stage of the selection process. 

UPPSC PCS Syllabus New Exam Pattern for Mains 2024

As per the latest UPPCS Notification, the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern has been revised. Important changes in the exam pattern include: 

• The UPPCS Mains will now have 8 compulsory Papers. 
• The choice of optional subjects has been removed. 
• Instead of the two optional subject peppers, two compulsory papers have been added. These papers will be on General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh. 
• The revised UPPCS Mains Syllabus has also been released.

Stages of UPPSC Examination 2024

UPSC CSE is a three-stage exam consisting of: 

1. Civil Services Preliminary Examination (objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination.  UPPSC Prelims syllabus focuses on general and societal awareness tested by objective-type (MCQ) questions.

2. Civil Services Main Examination for the selection of candidates for interview for various services & posts as mentioned in the official notification.  UPPSC Mains syllabus: On the other hand, the UPPSC Mains syllabus is much more comprehensive as this stage comprises eight theory papers.

3. Civil Services Interview for the selection of candidates for various services & posts as mentioned in the official notification

Exam Pattern:

UPPCS PCS 2024 Syllabus- UPPSC Prelims 2024 Syllabus

UPPSC Prelims General Studies Paper 1

• Current events of National and International importance: On Current Events of National and International Importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.
• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern.
  • In History, emphasis should be on a broad understanding of social, economic and political aspects of Indian History.
  • In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to have a synoptic view of the nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence
• Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
  • In World Geography only a general understanding of the subject will be expected.
  • Questions on the Geography of India will relate to the Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.
• Indian Governance and Polity: It covers details of Indian Polity, Economics and Culture.
  • Questions will test knowledge of the country’s political system including Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and the Indian Cultural Political System, Constitution, Public Policy, Panchayati Raj, Rights issues, etc.
• Social and Economic Development: Sustainable Development Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change: that do not require subject specialization.
  • The questions will be with respect to problems and the relationship between Population, Environment and Urbanization.
• General Science: Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science including matters of everyday observation and experience.

UPPCS Prelims Syllabus 2024 of General Studies Paper 2

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills (including communication skills)
• Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• General Mental Ability
• Elementary Mathematics (class X level – Algebra, Statistics, Geometry and Arithmetic):
• General English (Class X level)
• General Hindi (Class X level)

UPPSC PCS 2024 Exam- UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of Hindi

• गद्य खंड का अवबोध एवं प्रशोत्तर 
• संक्षेपण 
• सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र लेखन तार लेखन, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना
• परिपत्र 
• शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग 
• उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग 
• विलोम शब्द 
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द 
• वर्तनी एवं वाकया शुद्धि 
• लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरे

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of Essay

There will be three sections in the UPPSC 2024 Essay question paper. Candidates need to select one topic from each section and write an Essay. The word limit of each essay should be around 700 words. The three sections will be divided as follows:

• Section A: Literature and Culture, Social sphere, Political sphere.
• Section B: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere Agriculture, Industry, and Trade.
• Section C: National and International Events, Natural Calamities, Landslide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought, etc. National Development programs and projects.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 1

• History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
• Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities and issues, etc.
• The Freedom Struggle– its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.).
• The history of the world will include events from 18 century to the middle of the 20 century such as the French revolution of 1789, the industrial revolution, the World Wars, the redrawing of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism etc-their forms and effects on the society.

Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

• Role of Women in society and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
• Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on the economy, polity and social structure.
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Geography

• Distribution of major natural resources of World– Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia with special reference to India. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).
• Salient features of Physical Geography- Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, Ocean Currents, winds and glaciers.
• Oceanic resources of India and their potential.
• The human migration-refugee problem of the World with a focus on India.
• Frontiers and boundaries with reference to the Indian subcontinent.
• Population and Settlements– Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 2

Constitution of India

• Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure, Role of Supreme Court in the evolution of basic provisions of Constitution.
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
• Role of Finance Commission in Centre-State financial relations.
• Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries.
• Parliament and State legislatures– structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers and privileges and concerned issues.
• Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary: Ministries and Departments of the Government, Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
• Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, Powers, functions and responsibilities.
• Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning.

Governance

• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design, implementation and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
• Development processes- the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
• Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
• Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources.
• Issues relating to poverty and hunger, their implication on the body politic.
• Important aspects of governance- Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential, citizens, charters and institutional measures.
• Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.

International Relations

• India and its relationship with neighbouring Countries.
• Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India’s interest.
• Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests- Indian diaspora.
• Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and functioning.

Uttar Pradesh Governance

• Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding Political, Administrative, Revenue and Judicial systems
• Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 3

Indian Economy

• Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
• Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.
• Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.
• Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
• Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Indian Agriculture

• Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers.
• Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, Technology missions in agriculture.
• Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
• Land reforms in India since independence.

Science and Technology

• Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in National Security, India’s Science and Technology Policy.
• Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use technologies.
• Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nanotechnology, microbiology, and biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), and digital rights.

Environment and Ecology

• Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wildlife, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment,

Disaster Management

• Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management.

Security

• Challenges of International Security: Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and spread of extremism, Communication networks, the role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking.
• India’s internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes.
• The role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defence organizations in India.

Economy, Agriculture and Security related issues of Uttar Pradesh

• Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh Economy- Overview of UP Economy: State Budgets. Importance of Agriculture, Industry, Infrastructure and physical resources. Human Resources and Skill development. Government Programmes and Welfare Schemes.
• Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.
• Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 4

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, ethics in private and public relationships.
• Human Values-lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
• Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.
• Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
• Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance.
• Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
• Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration: status and problems, ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance.
• Probity in Governance: the concept of public service, the philosophical basis of governance and probity, information sharing and transparency in government. Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen’s charter, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, and challenges of corruption.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 5

• History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.
• Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.
• Contributions of UP in Pre and post-1857 freedom struggles of India.
• Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
• Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature and languages/dialects, social customs of UP.
• Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
• Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court and its jurisdiction in UP.
• Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.
• Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in U P.
• Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, E- Governance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.
• Land Reforms and its impact in UP.
• Issues Related to Security in UP:
  (i) Linkage between development and spread of extremism.
  (ii) Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to internal security through communication networks, media and social networking sites.
  (iii) Basic rules of cyber security, money- laundering and its prevention.
  (iv) Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
  (v) Security challenges and their management in border areas, linkage of organized crimes with terrorism.
• Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
• Medical and Health issues in UP
• State Education System of UP.
• Contribution of U P in the development of India.
• Current Affairs of UP.
• Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare schemes in UP.
• NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact
• Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.
• Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on employement and socio-economic development of the society.

UPPSC PCS Mains 2024 Syllabus of GS Paper 6

• Overview of Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and importance of Physical Resources.
• Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.
• UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill Development.
• Investment in U P: Issues and Impact
• Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UP Government.
• Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.
• Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.
• Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.
• UP New Forest Policy.
• Agro and Social Forestry in U.P
• Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.
• Developmental Indices of U P in various fields.
• Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.
• National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.
• Transport Network in UP.
• Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.
• Pollution and Environmental Issues in U P: Pollution Control Board and its functions.
• Natural Resources of UP: Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.
• Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.
• Habitat and Ecosystem: Structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with reference to UP.
• Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in U P.
• Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, and Arboric culture in up and its impact on the development of UP.
• The evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the development of UP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Related to UPPSC

1. What is the UPPSC exam? 

Ans. The UPPSC exam stands for Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, which is a state-level examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. It is conducted to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state government.

2. What is the syllabus of the UPPSC exam? 

Ans. The UPPSC exam syllabus includes topics such as General Studies, Indian History and National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Politics and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General Science, Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity, and Current Events of National and International Importance. It also includes optional subjects that the candidates can choose based on their interests. 

3. What is the eligibility criteria for the UPPSC exam? 

Ans. The eligibility criteria for the UPPSC exam include that the candidate must be a citizen of India, must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, and must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years old. The age limit may vary based on the category of the candidate.

4. How can I apply for the UPPSC exam? 

Ans. Candidates can apply for the UPPSC exam online by visiting the official website of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and filling out the application form. They must also pay the application fee through the online payment portal. The application process is usually open for a specific period, and candidates must complete the process within that time frame.

5. What is the selection process for the UPPSC exam? 

Ans. The selection process for the UPPSC exam includes a preliminary exam, a mains exam, and an interview. Candidates who clear the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the mains exam, and those who clear the mains exam are called for an interview. The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in all three stages of the exam.