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UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Services
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the Combined State Services exam to recruit administrative officers in UP. The selection process involves Prelims, Mains descriptive papers, and a personal interview. The Prelims stage tests General Studies and CSAT. The Mains phase consists of papers on General Hindi, Essay, and General Studies. Candidates must study Uttar Pradesh history, geography, culture, and government schemes in detail. Preparing for UPPSC takes one to two years of regular study and descriptive writing practice. Use our tracker below to check off all your GS and Hindi topics systematically.
Conducted by
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Eligibility
Graduate from a recognized University
Age limit
21-40 years (varies by category)
Pattern
Preliminary (Objective), Mains (Descriptive), Interview
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Detailed topic-wise syllabus
Preliminary Examination+
Two Papers | Paper I: 150 MCQs 200 marks | Paper II: 100 MCQs 200 marks (CSAT - qualifying)
Paper I: General Studies
200 marks150 questionsPaper II: CSAT (Qualifying - 33% minimum)
200 marks100 questionsMains Examination+
8 Papers | Descriptive | Total 1500 marks (compulsory) + Optional 400 marks
Paper I: General Hindi & Essay
150 marksPaper II: General Studies I
200 marksPaper III: General Studies II
200 marksPaper IV: General Studies III
200 marksPaper V: General Studies IV - Ethics
200 marksRecommended reference books
| Subject | Book | Author / publisher |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | UPPSC GS Manual | Arihant / Lucent |
| History | India's Struggle for Independence | Bipan Chandra |
| Geography | Certificate Physical and Human Geography | G.C. Leong |
| Polity | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikanth |
| Economy | Indian Economy | Ramesh Singh |
| Science | NCERT Science Books Class 6-12 | NCERT |