UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Provincial Civil Services
Conducted By
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Eligibility
Graduate from a recognized University
Age Limit
21-40 years (varies by category)
Exam Pattern
Preliminary (Objective), Mains (Descriptive), Interview
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.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (46 topics)
Preliminary Examination
Two Papers | Paper I: 150 MCQs 200 marks | Paper II: 100 MCQs 200 marks (CSAT - qualifying)
Paper I: General Studies 200 Marks
- Current Affairs - National and International Importance
- History of India - Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Indian National Movement and Nationalist Politics
- World Geography and Physical Geography of India
- Geography of Uttar Pradesh - Rivers, Soil, Climate
- Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Public Policy
- Economic and Social Development - Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics
- Environment, Ecology, Bio-diversity, Climate Change
- General Science and Technology
- UP - Culture, Art, History, Architecture, Festivals
- UP Economy - Agriculture, Industry, Trade
Paper II: CSAT (Qualifying - 33% minimum) 200 Marks
- Comprehension - English and Hindi Passages
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
- Basic Numeracy - Numbers, Magnitudes, Percentages
- Data Interpretation - Charts, Graphs, Tables
- Hindi Comprehension - General Hindi (Class 10 level)
Mains Examination
8 Papers | Descriptive | Total 1500 marks (compulsory) + Optional 400 marks
Paper I: General Hindi & Essay 150 Marks
- Essay Writing in Hindi - Social, Economic, Cultural Topics
- Hindi Grammar - Sandhi, Samas, Shabdalankar
- Translation - English to Hindi and Hindi to English
- Comprehension of Hindi Passage
Paper II: General Studies I 200 Marks
- History of India - Ancient, Medieval Periods
- Modern India - Social Reform Movements
- Indian Culture - Philosophy, Art, Literature
- Post-Independence India - Nation Building
Paper III: General Studies II 200 Marks
- Indian Constitution - Historical Background, Features
- Parliament and State Legislatures
- Structure, Functions of Executive and Judiciary
- Federal Structure - Centre-State Relations
- Panchayati Raj and Local Bodies
- Governance, Transparency and Accountability
- Important Statutory and Regulatory Bodies
Paper IV: General Studies III 200 Marks
- Indian Economy - Growth, Development, Planning
- Land Reforms and Agrarian Relations
- Poverty, Unemployment and Food Security
- Infrastructure - Energy, Roads, Ports, Airports
- Investment Models - PPP, FDI
- Science and Technology - IT, Space, Bio
- Environmental Issues and Disaster Management
Paper V: General Studies IV - Ethics 200 Marks
- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
- Human Values and Ethics in Public Life
- Attitude and Emotional Intelligence
- Probity in Governance and Public Administration
- Case Studies - Ethical Dilemmas
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | 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 |
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