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    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & mains Exam Syllabus here

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & mains Exam Syllabus here

    Team Careers360Updated on 21 Sep 2023, 12:41 PM IST

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024 - The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will release the UP PCS J 2024 Syllabus on their website. The latest UP PCS J syllabus can be accessed either online or on the official notification at uppsc.up.nic. Candidates can get information about the syllabus of UP PCS J 2024 as well as the distribution of marks. Information regarding the UP PCS J 2024 interview can also be found in the notification. The UPPSC PCS J 2024 Syllabus is released with the aim of helping candidates prepare well in advance. Candidates are advised to go through the UPPSC PCS J Syllabus 2024 to gain a better understanding of what to expect in the UP PCS J exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Syllabus overview
    2. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Preliminary
    3. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Preliminary Exam weightage
    4. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains
    5. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains Exams Weightage
    6. UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Interview Round
    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & mains Exam Syllabus here
    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024 - Check Prelims & mains Exam Syllabus here

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Syllabus overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of Exam

    UP PCS J

    Conducting Body

    Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

    Mode

    Offline

    Stages

    Prelims

    Mains
    Interview

    Marks

    Prelims - 450

    Mains- 1000

    Interview- 100

    Number of Papers

    Prelims- 2

    Mains - 6

    Prelims subjects

    General Knowledge

    Law

    Mains subjects

    General Knowledge

    English

    Hindi

    Law-1

    Law - II

    Law- III

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Preliminary

    The UP PCS J 2024 Prelims are the first round of exams. The UP PSC J Prelims can be attempted for a total of 450 marks. Those who score higher than the cutoff percentage will become eligible to attempt the UP PCS J 2024 Mains. There are two papers in the UP PCS J Prelims. The first paper deals with General knowledge and the second paper deals with Law. The UPPSC PCS J Syllabus 2024, for Prelims can be found on both the UPPSC official website and the official UP PCS J Notification 2024. For detailed information about the UPPSC PCS J 2024 syllabus, candidates can consult the official notification.

    UPPSC PCS J Syllabus 2024: Prelims

    Paper

    Syllabus

    Paper 1

    History of India and Indian Culture

    Geography of India

    Indian Polity

    Current National Issues

    Topics of Social Relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women and children.

    Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

    Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

    Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

    Protection of Women from Domestic

    Violence Act, 2005

    Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013

    Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994

    Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

    Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition)Act, 1986

    Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

    India and the world

    Indian Economy

    International Affairs

    Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space.

    Paper 2

    Jurisprudence

    International Organisations

    Current International Affairs

    Indian Constitution

    Transfer of Property Act

    Indian Evidence Act

    Indian Penal Code

    Civil Procedure Code

    Criminal Procedure Code

    Law of Contract

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Preliminary Exam weightage

    The UP PCS J prelims hold a total of 450 marks. Paper- 1 (General Knowledge) may be attempted for 150 marks while Paper- 2 (Law) may be attempted for 300 marks. In the preliminary exams, incorrect answers will face negative marking with 0.33 marks cut per wrong answer. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions.

    Paper

    Marks distribution

    Paper-1 (General Knowledge)

    150

    Paper-2 (Law)

    300

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains

    Upon clearing the prelims with the required cutoff, candidates will be eligible to attempt the mains exams. The mains exams consist of 6 papers and 1000 marks overall. The subjects appearing in the UP PCS J 2024 Mains exams are General Knowledge, English, Hindi, and Law. Candidates can refer to the UP PCS J 2024 syllabus to get a better understanding of the topics in this exam.

    UPPSC PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains

    Paper

    Syllabus

    Paper 1- General Knowledge

    History of India and Indian Culture

    Geography of India

    Indian Polity

    Current National Issues

    Topics of Social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences against women and children.

    Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

    Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

    Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

    Protection of Women from Domestic

    Violence Act, 2005

    Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013

    Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994

    Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

    Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition)Act, 1986

    Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

    India and the world

    Indian Economy

    International Affairs

    Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space.

    Paper 2 - English

    Essay

    Précis writing

    Translation of passage from Hindi to English

    Paper 3 - Hindi

    Essay

    Precis writing

    Translation of passage from English to Hindi

    Law- 1

    The Law of Contracts

    The Law of Partnership

    The Law concerning easements and torts

    The Law relating to the transfer of property including the

    principles of equity, specifically applicable thereto, the principal of Equity with

    special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief, Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law

    Constitutional Law.

    Law- 2

    The law of evidence

    The Criminal Procedure Code

    Code of Civil Procedure, including the principles of pleading.

    Law- 3

    Indian Penal Code,

    Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006

    Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972

    The Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021

    Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act

    U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act

    Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains Exams Weightage

    The UP PCS J Mains Exam is for 1000 marks. These are split between 6 papers. Paper 1 (General Knowledge), Paper 4 (Law - I), Paper 5 (Law - II) and Paper 6 (Law - III) are for 200 marks. Paper 2 (English) and Paper 3 (Hindi) are for 100 marks each. Marks scored in the UP PCS J 2024 Mains, combined with the marks scored in the interview round shall determine the selection of the candidate.

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Mains Exams Weightage

    Paper

    Marks Allotted

    Paper 1 - General Knowledge

    200 marks

    Paper 2- English

    Essay Writing- 50 marks

    Précis Writing - 30 marks

    Translation of passage from Hindi to English - 20 marks

    Total - 100

    Paper 3- Hindi

    Essay Writing- 50 marks

    Précis Writing - 30 marks

    Translation of passage from English to Hindi - 20 marks

    Total - 100

    Paper 4- Law - I (Substantive Law)

    200 marks

    Paper 5- Law - II (Procedure and evidence)

    200 marks

    Paper 6- Law - III (Penal, Revenue and Local laws)

    200 marks

    UP PCS J Syllabus 2024: Interview Round

    The UP PCS J 2024 interview round will be conducted for 100 marks. The candidate’s suitability for the position will be determined depending on the marks obtained from both the main examination and the interview. In the interview round, the candidate will be chosen on the basis of their ability, character, personality and physique.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the language of the UP PCS J exam?
    A:

    The General Knowledge and Law papers of the UP PCS J Mains may be attempted in either English or Hindi.

    Q: Is there any negative marking in the UP PCS J Prelims?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the exam. Wrong answers face a deduction of 0.33 marks each.

    Q: How many marks are the UP PCS J Mains for?
    A:

    The UP PCS J 2024 Mains are for 1000 marks.

    Q: How many marks are the UP PCS J prelims for?
    A:

    The UP PCS J 2024 Prelims hold 450 marks.

    Q: Is there an interview round in the UP PCS J exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is an interview round in the UP PCS J 2024.

    Q: How many marks is the UP PCS J exam for?
    A:

    UP PCS J 2024 holds 450 marks for prelims, 1000 marks for mains and 100 marks for interview.

    Q: What is the syllabus for the UP PCS J 2024?
    A:

    The UPPSC PCS J Syllabus 2024 syllabus contains topics related to General Knowledge, Law, English and Hindi.

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