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UPPCS Exam Analysis: Weightage, Difficulty & Trends
UPPCS GS Paper I has 150 questions, so each carries about 1.33 marks. Recent papers balanced history, polity, geography, economy, environment, science and current affairs, with a noticeable share of UP-specific questions. The applicant pool is huge (about 2.6 lakh candidates appeared in each 2025 session), so accuracy matters. A detailed analysis of the 6 December 2026 paper will be added after the exam.
The weightage ranges below are Sleepy Classes estimates from recent papers. They vary each year; use them to prioritise, not as fixed quotas.
1. GS Paper I: Indicative Weightage (out of 150)
| Subject | Indicative Questions | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| History and culture (incl. UP) | 25 to 30 | Modern India and freedom struggle dominate |
| Polity and governance | 18 to 22 | Articles, bodies, Panchayati Raj |
| Geography (India, world, UP) | 18 to 22 | Maps, rivers, resources |
| Economy and social development | 15 to 20 | Schemes, basic concepts, budget |
| Environment and ecology | 10 to 15 | Protected areas, climate change |
| General science and technology | 15 to 20 | Biology and everyday physics |
| Current affairs (national, international, UP) | 20 to 25 | Schemes, reports, events |
| UP-specific questions (across subjects) | 15 to 25 | Rising focus in recent cycles |
2. Competition Snapshot
| Cycle | Registered | Appeared (Session 1 / 2) | Qualified for Mains | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPCS 2025 | 6,26,387 | 2,67,340 / 2,65,270 | 11,727 | 920 |
| UPPCS 2024 | 5,76,154 | 2,43,111 / 2,41,359 | 15,066 | 947 |
As reported from UPPSC press releases
3. CSAT Analysis
- Class 10 level maths, reasoning and comprehension.
- General Hindi and General English grammar questions reward regular practice.
- 33% (66 of 200) is enough to qualify; aim for 50% or more for safety.
4. Good Attempts
With one-third negative marking, a sensible target in GS Paper I is 115 to 125 attempts at 80% or better accuracy, which usually yields a score comfortably above recent General category cut-offs.
5. UPPCS 2026 Analysis
Section-wise analysis, difficulty and expected cut-off for the 6 December 2026 paper will be published here after the exam.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in UPPCS GS Paper I?
150 questions for 200 marks.
How many marks is each GS Paper I question worth?
About 1.33 marks.
How many UP-specific questions come in Prelims?
Roughly 15 to 25 in recent papers, by Sleepy Classes estimates.
What is a good number of attempts?
About 115 to 125 with at least 80% accuracy.
How many candidates appeared in UPPCS 2025 Prelims?
About 2.67 lakh in session 1 and 2.65 lakh in session 2.
Is CSAT difficult?
It is moderate and at Class 10 level, but needs practice in Hindi grammar and arithmetic.
When will the UPPCS 2026 analysis be available?
On this page after the exam on 6 December 2026.
Which subject carries the most questions?
History and culture, followed by current affairs, polity and geography.
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