Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has uploaded the examination calendar 2024 on its official website @uppsc.up.nic.in. The UPPSC PCS Prelims examination will be held on 27 October 2024 at various exam centers in Uttar Pradesh state. Are you planning to take the UPPSC exam in 2024 but do not know how to start preparation and the participation process? In this article, we will discuss the UPPSC syllabus, exam pattern and provide tips for preparation.
UPPSC PCS Exam
The The UP PCS is a state level competitive exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission to fill various administrative post in Uttar Pradesh state. Candidates are selected after three stages: Prelims Exam, Mains Exam and Interview. And the UPPSC PCS is highly competitive exam, but you can improve your preparation and chances of passing with the help of this informative article, so read carefully.
UPPSC PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The Syllabus and Exam Pattern help the candidates to improve preparation and know the details about the subjects and topics which question will be asked in exam. And it helps the understand the marking system and question types for each steps of selection. If you are interested to participate in UP PCS examination 2024 and want to achieve your goals. So you must be aware about UPPSC PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern. We have shared here knowledge about Syllabus and Exam Pattern for preliminary and mains exam and discuss about Interview, so candidates are advised to scroll page.
UPPSC PCS Syllabus
Understanding of Syllabus is necessary for effective preparation. The syllabus helps the understand subjects and topics. The UP PCS syllabus for preliminary and mains examination is vast and covers wide range of subjects: history, geography, polity, economics, and current affairs. You can get the syllabus in Hindi and English language form the official website of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) at uppsc.nic.in.
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Prelims Syllabus
Paper-I:-
- India and World Geography
- History of India and Indian national movement
- Current events of national and international importance
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Climate change and Biodiversity
- Indian politics and governance
- Economics and social development
- General Science
Paper-II (CSAT):-
- Problem solving and decision making
- Analytical ability and Logical Reasoning
- Interpersonal skills
- Comprehension
- General Mental Ability
- Elementary Mathematics (Matric Level)
- General Hindi and English (Matric Level)
UPPSC Mains Syllabus
The UPPSC Mains Syllabus is important for passing the exam because it is the second stage of the selection process. Mains exam consist of eight papers.
Mains Syllabus
General Studies Paper 1:-
- The history of Indian culture, salient aspects of art forms, literature & architecture from ancient to modern times.
- Modern Indian History (from A.D. 1957 to A.D. 1947).
- Freedom Struggle.
- World History.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965 A.D.).
- Salient features of Indian society & culture.
- Role of women in society and women’s organizations, population and development.
- Distribution of major natural resources of the world.
- The meaning of liberalization, privatization, globalization and their effects on the economy, politics, and social structure.
- Human migration-refugee problem.
- Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh and history.
- Population & Settlements.
- Frontiers and boundaries of Indian subcontinent.
- The Ocean resources of India and potential.
- Social empowerment, communalism, and secularism.
General Studies Paper 2:-
- Indian constitution:- Historical underpinning, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic structure, and the role of Supreme Court.
- Functions and responsibilities of Union and States: issues and challenges related the federal structure, devolution of powers.
- The role of Finance Commission in center-state financial relations.
- Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms, and institutions.
- Emergency and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries in the world.
- Parliament and state legislatures:- functioning, structure, power and privileges, conduct of business, and concerned issues.
General Studies Paper 3:-
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, nano- technology, microbiology, bio- technology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR) and digital rights.
- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wild life, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
- 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, role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking.
- India’sinternalsecuritychallenges:Terrorism,corruption,insurgencyandorganizedcrimes.
- Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defence organizations in India.
- Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.
General Studies 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, role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behavior, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, 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 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: concept of public service, 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, challenges of corruption.
- Case studies on above issues.
General Studies Paper 5:-
- History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of Uttar Pradesh.
- Architecture, their significance and maintain ability, museum, archive and archaeology of Uttar Pradesh.
- Contributions of UP in Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.
- Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of Uttar Pradesh.
- 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 UP.
- 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 Pin development of India.
- Current Affairs of UP.
- Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare scheme in UP.
- NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.
- Tourism in UP: Issues and prospects.
- Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it’s impact on employment and socio-economic development of the society
General Studies 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 UP: 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 UP.
- Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.
- Developmental Indices of UP 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 UP, 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 UP.
- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture culture in up and its impact on development of UP.
- Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.
UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern
With the help of the exam pattern candidates can understand the number of question, time duration, negative marking, number of paper, and marks for each question. The UPSSC PCS Prelims and Mains exam pattern has been mentioned below.
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2024 |
| Number of Papers | Paper 1: General Studies I Paper 2: General Studies II (CSAT) |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks for each paper |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours for each paper |
| Number of Questions | Paper I: 150 questions Paper II: 100 questions |
| Negative Marking | .33% for every incorrect answer |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Exam Name | UPPSC PCS Mains Written Exam 2024 |
| Number of Papers | 1. General Hindi 2. Essay 3. General Studies I 4. General Studies II 5. General Studies III 6. General Studies IV 7. General Studies V 8. General Studies VI |
| Maximum Marks | General Hindi: 150 marks Essay: 150 marks All General Studies Papers: 200 marks for each paper Total: 1500 Marks |
UPPSC Interview
The Interview is the last stage of selection process. Those candidates who qualify the UPPSC Prelims and Mains examination will receive a call or letter to come to the Interview. Candidates who qualified the UPPSC Mains written exam will be required to attend the Interview, the Interview will be of 100 marks. The final merit list will be released after the conclusion of the Interview. After all the documents of the selected candidates are verified, the qualified candidates of the all stages will be appointed to the posts.