UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026 - Download Prelims and Mains Syllabus PDF

General Studies 1

General Studies 2

National & International Current affairs

Comprehension

History of India

Indian National Movement

Freedom Movement

Social, economic & political aspects of Indian History

Growth of nationalism

Attainment of independence.

Logical reasoning

Analytical ability

Indian & World Geography

Physical, social & economic Geography of India

Decision making & problem-solving

Indian Polity & Governance

Panchayati Raj

Constitution

Political System

Public Policy

Rights Issues, etc.

General mental ability

Economic & Social Development

Sustainable Development

Social Sector Initiatives

Poverty Inclusion

Biodiversity

Climate Change, etc.

Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10

Arithmetic

Algebra

Geometry

Statistics

General Science

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

General English up to Class 10

Comprehension

Direct & indirect speech

Punctuation & spellings

Active voice & passive voice

Parts of speech

Transformation of sentences

Words meanings

Vocabulary & usage

Idioms & phrases

Fill in the blanks

General Hindi up to Class 10

Hindi Varnmala

Sandhi, Samaras

Kriya

Anekarthi Shabd

Vilom Shabd

Tatsam, Tatbhav, Deshaj, Videshi

Shabd Rachna, Vakya Rachna, Arth

Shabd Roop

Paryayvachi Shabd

Muhavare

Lokoktiyan, etc.

Subjects

Topics

General Hindi

Shabd gyan evam prayog

Upsarg evam pratyaya prayog

Vilom shabd

Vakyansh k liye ek shabd

Vartani evam vakya shuddhi

Sarkari evam ardhasarkari patra lekhan,

Diye huye gadya ka avbodh evam prashnottar

Sankshepan

taar lekhan, karyalaya aadesh

adhisuchna, paripatra

Lokokti evam muhavare, etc.

Essay

Section - A

Literature and culture

Social

Political

Section - B

Science, environment & technology

Economic

Agriculture, industry & trade

Section - C

National and International Events

Natural calamities, drought, landslide, earthquake, deluge, etc.

GS 1

History of Indian culture, salient aspects of art forms, literature & architecture from ancient to modern times.

The Freedom Struggle

Post-independence consolidation & reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.)

Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947)

History of the world

Salient features of Indian Society & Culture

Role of women in society & women's organization

Meaning of liberalization, privatization & globalization and their effects on economy, polity & social structure

Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Distribution of major natural resources of the world

Salient features of Physical Geography

Oceanic resources of India & their potential

The human migration

Population & Settlements

Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

Specific knowledge of U.P

GS 2

Indian constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, basic structure, the role of the Supreme Court

Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States

Role of finance commission in centre - state financial relations

Separation of powers

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, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary

Salient features of the Representation of the People's Act.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and their responsibilities.

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues

Development processes

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States

Issues relating to poverty and hunger, their implication on the body politic.

Important aspects of governance

Role of Civil Services in a democracy

India and its relationship with neighbouring countries

Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements

Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries

Important International Institutions

Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance

GS 3

Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements

Role of NITI Aayog

Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Issues of Poverty, Unemployment

Social justice and inclusive growth

Components of Government Budgets and Financial System

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

Food processing and related industries in India

Land reforms in India since independence.

Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.

Infrastructure

Science and Technology

Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology

Awareness in the fields of ICT and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nanotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology. Issues relating to IPR, and digital rights

Environmental security and ecosystems

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

Challenges of international security: issues of nuclear proliferation, causes and spread of extremism, communication networks, the role of media and social networking, basics of cybersecurity, money laundering and human trafficking.

India's internal security challenges

Issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry

Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P.

GS 4

Ethics and Human Interface

Attitude

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service

Emotional Intelligence

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world

Public/ Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Probity in Governance

Case studies on the above issues

1- History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.

2- Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.

3- Contributions of UPin Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.

4- Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.

5- Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances,

literature and languages/dialects, social customs of UP.

6- Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers,

State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.

7- Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court

and its jurisdiction in UP.

8- Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and

Contingency fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.

9- Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in U P.

10- Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, EGovernance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.

11- Land Reforms and its impact in UP.

12- 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.

13- Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.

14- Medical and Health issues in UP

15- State Education System of UP.

16- Contribution of U Pin development of India.

17- Current Affairs of UP.

18- Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and another central welfare scheme in UP.

19- NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.

20- Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.

21- Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on employement and socio-economic development of the society.

1- Overview of the Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and importance of Physical Resources.

2- Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.

3- UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People,

Human Resources and Skill Development.

4- Investment in U P: Issues and Impact

5- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product

Policy of UPGovernment.

6- Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.

7- Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.

8- Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.

9- UP New Forest Policy.

10- Agro and Social Forestry in U.P

11- Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.

12- Developmental Indices of U Pin various fields.

13- Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation,

Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.

14- National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.

15- Transport Network in UP.

16- Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.

17- Pollution and Environmental Issues in U P, Pollution Control Board and its functions.

18- Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.

19- Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.

20- Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with

reference to UP.

21- Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in U P.

22- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up

and its impact on development of UP.

23- Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.

Papers

Subjects

Maximum Marks

Duration

Paper 1

General Studies 1

200

2 hrs

Paper 2

General Studies 2

200

2 hrs

Papers

Subjects

Maximum Marks

Duration

Paper 1

General Hindi

150

3 hrs

Paper 2

Essay

150

3 hrs

Paper 3

General Studies 1

200

3 hrs

Paper 4

General Studies 2

200

3 hrs

Paper 5

General Studies 3

200

3 hrs

Paper 6

General Studies 4

200

3 hrs

Paper 7

General Studies 5

200

3 hrs

Paper 8

General Studies 6

200

3 hrs