UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Preliminary Exam Syllabus
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (UPPCS) Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The papers shall be 200 marks each and of two hours durations.
Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be 150-
100 questions Respectively.
The timing of paper I will be from 9.30 to 11.30 A.M. and paper II from 2.30 to 4.30
P.M.
Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum
qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
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.
The merit of the Candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in
Paper-I of the Preliminary Examination.
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.
General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change- that do not require
subject specialization.
General Science
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.
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.
that do not require subject specialization, General awareness of the subject is expected from
candidates.
General Science:-
Note:- Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with
special reference to Uttar Pradesh.
Paper-II (General Studies-II)
Comprehension.
Elementary Mathematics upto Class X level- Arithmatic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics.
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
(iv) Percentage
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:-
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
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