PCS

PRELIMS

Paper-I (General Studies-I)

Duration: Two hours (Marks - 200)

 Current events of national and international importance.

 History of India and Indian National Movement.
 Indian and World geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India
and the World.
 Indian Polity and governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,
Public Policy, Rights Issues etc.
 Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty
Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
 General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change-
that do not require subject specialization.
 General Science

Current events of national and international Importance:- On Current Events of

National and International Importance, candidates will be expected to have
knowledge about them.

History of India & Indian National Movement:- In History emphasis should be on

broad understanding social, economic and political aspects of Indian History. In the
Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to have synoptic view of
nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and
attainment of Independence.

Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and
the World: In World Geography only general understanding of the subject will be
expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social &
Economic Geography of India.

Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj,

Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.:- In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions
will test knowledge of country’s political system including Panchayati Raj and
Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian
Culture.

Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion,

Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.:- The candidates will be tested with
respect to problems and relationship between Population, Environment and
Urbanisation.

General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change

- that do not require subject specialization, General awareness of the subject is
expected from candidates.

General Science:- Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation

and understanding of Science including matters of every day observation and
experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who has not made a
special study of any scientific discipline.

Note:- Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above
subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

Paper-II (General Studies-II)

Duration : Two hours (Marks - 200)

 Comprehension.
 Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
 Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
 Decision making and problem solving.
 General mental ability
 Elementary Mathematics upto Class X level- Arithmatic, Algebra, Geometry
and Statistics.
 General English upto Class X level.
 General Hindi upto Class X level.

Elementary Mathematics (Upto Class X Level)

1. Arithmetic:- (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and

Irrational numbers, Real numbers, Divisors of an Ineger, prime Integers, L.C.M. and
H.C.F. of integers and their Interrelationship.
(ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple
and Compound Interests (vii) Work and Time (viii) Speed, Time and Distance

2. Algebra :- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their
Interrelationship, Remainder theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic
equations. (ii) Set Theory:- Set null set, subsets and proper subsets of a set,
operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets,
venn diagram.
3. Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square,
trapezium and circles, their perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of
sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.

4. Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency

distribution, tabulation, cumulative frequency. Representation of data - Bar
diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency curves
(ogives) , Measures of Central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode.

General English Upto Class X Level

1. Comprehension
2. Active Voice and Passive Voice
3. Parts of Speech
4. Transformation of Sentences
5. Direct and Indirect Speech
6. Punctuation and Spellings
7. Words meanings
8. Vocabulary & Usage
9. Idioms and Phrases
10. Fill in the Blanks

सामान्य हिन्दी (हाईस्कू ल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक् रम में सम्मिलित किये जाने वाले विषय

(1) हिन्दी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह

(2) शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ
(3) शब्द-रूप
(4) सं धि, समास
(5) क्रियायें
(6) अने कार्थी शब्द
(7) विलोम शब्द
(8) पर्यायवाची शब्द
(9) मु हावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां
(10) तत्सम एवं तद्भव, दे षज, विदे शी (शब्द भं डार)
(11) वर्तनी
(12) अर्थबोध
(13) हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशु दधि
् यां
(14) उ 0 प्र 0 की मु ख्य बोलियाँ

Note : (1) Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper

with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. (2) It is mandatory for the
Candidates to appear in both the papers of Preliminary Examination for the
purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he
does not appear in both in papers. (3) The merit of the Candidates will be
determined on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-I of the Preliminary
Examination.

MAINS
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services
(UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus "General Hindi"

(1) दिये हुए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर।

(2) सं क्षेपण।

(3) सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र ले खन, तार ले खन, कार्यालय आदे श, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र।

(4) शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग।

(अ) उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग,

(ब) विलोम शब्द,
(स) वाक्यां श के लिए एकशब्द,
् ,
(द) वर्तनी एवं वाक्य शु दधि

(5) लोकोक्ति एवं मु हावरे ।

Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate

Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus "Essay"

There will be three sections in the question paper of Candidates will have to select
Essay. one topic from each section and they are required to write essay in 700
words on each topic. In the three sections, topics of essay will be based on
following sphere :

Section A :

(1) Literature and Culture.

(2) Social sphere
(3) Political sphere.
Section B:

(1) Science, Environment and Technology

(2) Economic Sphere
(3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade

Section C:

(1) National and International Events

(2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought etc.
(3) National Development programmes and projects.

Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus

"General Studies - I"

1- History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature
and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

2- Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events,

personalities and issues, etc.

3- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important

contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

4- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till

1965A.D.).

5- History of the world will include events from 18th century to middle of the 20th
century such as French revolution of 1789, industrial revolution, World Wars,
redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism etc-their forms and
effect on the society.

6- Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

7- Role of Women in society and women's organization, population and associated

issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their
remedies.

8- Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on

economy, polity and social structure.
9- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

10- Distribution of major natural resources of World- Water, Soils, Forests in

reference to South and South-East Asia with special reference to India. Factors
responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).

11- Salient features of Physical Geography- Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity,

Cyclone, Ocean Currents, winds and glaciers.

12- Oceanic resources of India and their potential.

13- Human migration-refugee problem of the World with focus on India.

14- Frontiers and boundaries with reference to Indian sub-continent.

15- Population and Settlements- Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and
Smart Villages.

16- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – History, Culture, Art, Architecture,

Festival, Folk-Dance, Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and
Tourism.

17- Specific knowledge of U.P.- Geography- Human and Natural Resources, Climate,
Soils, Forest, Wild-Life, Mines and Minerals, Sources of Irrigation.

Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus

"General Studies - II"

1- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,

significant provisions and basis structure, Role of Supreme Court in evolution of
basic provisions of Constitution.

2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States: issues and challenges
pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local
levels and challenges therein .

3- Role of Finance Commission in Centre- State financial relations.

4- Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
5- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major
democratic countries.

6- Parliament and State legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business,

powers and privileges and concerned issues.

7- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary:

Ministries and Departments of the Government, Pressure groups and
formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Public Interest Litigation
(PIL).

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

9- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, Powers, functions and their

responsibilities.

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

11- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and
issues arising out of their design, implementation and Information Communication
Technology (ICT).

12- Development processes- the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),

Self Help Groups (SHGs), various groups and associations, donors, charities,
institutional and other stakeholders.

13- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and
States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and
Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

14- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services

relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

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

16- Important aspects of governance. Transparency and accountability, e-

governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential, citizens,
charters and institutional measures.

17- Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.

18- India and its relationship with neighbouring Countries.

19- Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/
or affecting India's interest.

20- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's
interests- Indian diaspora.

21- Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and

functioning.

22- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding Political, Administrative,

Revenue and Judicial System.

23- Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International
importance.

Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus

"General Studies - III"

1- Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog,

Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's).

2- Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.

3- Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.

4- Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage,

transport and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in the aid of
farmers.

5- 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.

6- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location,
upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

7- Land reforms in India since independence.

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

9- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads,Airports, Railways etc.

10- Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in

National Security, India's Science and Technology policy.

11- Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology.

Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use
technologies.

12- Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nano- technology,
microbiology, biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR),
and digital rights.

13- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wild life, Biodiversity,

Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment,

14- Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation

and management.

15- 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.

16- India's internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and

organized crimes.

17- Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defense organizations in
India

18- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh Economy:-

 Overview of UP Economy: State Budgets. Importance of Agriculture,

Industry, Infrastructure and physical resources. Human Resources and Skill
development. Government Programmes and Welfare Schemes.

19- Issues inAgriculture, Horticulture, Forestry andAnimal Husbandry.

20- Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P.
Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Exam Syllabus
"General Studies - IV"

1. 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.

2. Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought

and behavior, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.

3. 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.

4. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Case studies on above issues.

Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Mains Optional

Subject Exam Syllabus "Political Science and International
Relations"
 :: PAPER - I ::
SECTION-A

Political Theory- Definition, Nature and Scope of Political Science, Approches to the
study of Political Science-Traditional, Behavioural, Systems and Marxist State-
Definition, Theories of origin and theories related to the  functions-Liberal,
Individualistic, Socialistic.

Sovereignty-Meaning, Types and theories.

Rights- Meaning, Kinds and theories

Liberty- Meaning, Kinds, and theories.

Justice- Meaning, Kinds, and Theories; relation between equality and liberty.

Democracy- Meaning, types, Theories-Liberal, Socialist and Marxist.

Forms of Government: Democrative & Authoritatrian- Unitary and Federal,

Parliamentary and Presidential

Political Institutions- Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

Political parties and Pressure groups, Electoral Systems.

Political Philosophy –

(A) Indian Political Thinkers- Manu, Kautilya, Gandhi, M.N. Roy,Ambedkar

(B) Western Political Thought- Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,
Rousseau, Mill, Hegel, Green, Marx, Laski, Gramci, HannaArendt

SECTION-B

Indian Government and Politics

Indian Nationalism-Causes for the Rise of Nationalism, Bang Bhang Movement,

NonCooperation Movement and Civil disobedience movement

Making of the Indian Constitution- Legacy of British Rule, Salient features of the
constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental duties, Directive principles of state
policy.
Amendment of the Constitution, Union Government- President, Prime Minister and
Council of Ministers, Parvument of the Supreme Court.

State Government- Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, State

Legislature, High Court.

Centre-State Relations.

Local Self Government – Municipality, Municipal Corporation, and 74th

Amendment. Panchayati Raj and 73rd Amendment. Political Process- Caste,
Regionalism, Linguism, Communalism in Politics, Political Parties, Pressure groups
and their Role, National Integration Union Public Service Commission, State Public
Service Commission, Election commission, NitiAyog, Human Rights Commission.

:: PAPER - II ::
SECTION-A

International Relations – Meaning, Nature and Scope

Theories of International and Relations – Idealists, Realist, Systems and Decision

making theories

Factors determining foreign Policy- National Interest and Ideology

Means of National Interest- Nationalism, Imperialism, Colonialism.

Principles of Balance of Power, and Collective Security.

Role of International Law and Diplomacy in Internatinal Relations.

U.N.: Organization and Role

Changing International Political order in the post- Cold war Period Arms race and
Arms Control

Role and Relevance of Non-Aligned Movement.

Regional Organizations-E.U.,A.S.E.A.N.,A.P.E.C., S.A.A.R.C.

New International Economic Order- W.T.O., Liberalization, Privatization and

Globalization
Contemporary issues in International Politics- Human Rights, Environment,
Terrorism, Nuclear Proliferation.

SECTION-B

1- Foreign Policies ofAmerica, Russia and China

2- India's Foreign Policy and relations withAmerica, Russia and China
3- India's Relations with Neighbouring Countries
4- Palestine Problem andArab- Israel Conflict
5- Role of Third World in International Relations
6- North- South dialogue, South- South Cooperation.
7- Indian Ocean- Problems and prospects.