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UPPCS Syllabus 2026: Prelims & Mains Topic-wise Breakdown

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The UPPCS Prelims GS Paper I covers current events, Indian history and the national movement, Indian and world geography, polity and governance, economic and social development, environment and general science, with special reference to Uttar Pradesh. Paper II (CSAT) tests comprehension, reasoning, decision making, Class 10 maths, General English and General Hindi. The Mains covers General Hindi, Essay, four GS papers on the UPSC model, and two GS papers (V and VI) devoted entirely to Uttar Pradesh.

The syllabus below is taken from Appendix-3 and Appendix-4 of UPPSC Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026. For Prelims, candidates are expected to have general awareness of all subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

1. Prelims Paper I: General Studies-I

AreaScope
Current eventsNational and international importance
History of India and Indian National MovementBroad social, economic and political aspects; synoptic view of the freedom movement
Indian and World GeographyPhysical, social and economic geography; general understanding for world geography
Indian Polity and GovernanceConstitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues, community development
Economic and Social DevelopmentSustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives; population, environment and urbanisation
EnvironmentEcology, biodiversity and climate change (no specialisation needed)
General ScienceEveryday science expected of an educated person

2. Prelims Paper II: General Studies-II (CSAT)

Reasoning and Skills

Comprehension, interpersonal and communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision making, problem solving and general mental ability.

Elementary Maths (Class 10)

Arithmetic (number system, LCM/HCF, average, ratio, percentage, profit and loss, interest, time and work, speed and distance), Algebra (polynomials, equations, set theory), Geometry (areas, volumes) and Statistics (data representation, mean, median, mode).

General English (Class 10)

Comprehension, voice, parts of speech, transformation, direct and indirect speech, punctuation and spelling, word meanings, vocabulary, idioms and phrases, fill in the blanks.

General Hindi (Class 10)

Hindi alphabet and punctuation, word and sentence formation, word forms, sandhi and samas, verbs, words with multiple meanings, antonyms, synonyms, idioms and proverbs, tatsam and tadbhav words, spelling, comprehension, common errors and the main dialects of UP.

3. Mains: General Hindi and Essay

  • General Hindi (150): comprehension of a passage, précis, official and semi-official letters, telegrams, office orders, notifications and circulars, prefixes and suffixes, antonyms, one-word substitution, spelling and sentence correction, proverbs and idioms.
  • Essay (150): three essays of about 700 words, one from each section (culture and society; science, economy and agriculture; national events, disasters and development programmes).

4. Mains: General Studies I to VI

General Studies I (Mains)

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✓ History of Indian culture: art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern times
✓ Modern Indian history (1757 to 1947): events, personalities, issues
✓ Freedom struggle: stages and contributors from across the country
✓ Post-independence consolidation and reorganisation (till 1965)
✓ World history: 18th to mid-20th century (French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, socialism, Nazism, fascism)
✓ Salient features of Indian society and culture; role of women; population; poverty; urbanisation
✓ Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation and their effects
✓ Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism
✓ Distribution of natural resources; factors of industrial location
✓ Physical geography: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, cyclones, ocean currents, winds, glaciers
✓ Oceanic resources of India; human migration and refugees; frontiers and boundaries
✓ Population and settlements; urbanisation; smart cities and smart villages

General Studies II (Mains)

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✓ Indian Constitution: evolution, features, amendments, basic structure; role of the Supreme Court
✓ Federal structure, devolution to local levels; Finance Commission
✓ Separation of powers, dispute redressal and alternative mechanisms
✓ Comparison with other democratic constitutions
✓ Parliament and state legislatures; executive and judiciary; pressure groups; PIL
✓ Representation of People's Act; constitutional, statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog
✓ Government policies, development processes, NGOs and SHGs
✓ Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; health, education and human resources
✓ Poverty and hunger; governance, transparency, e-governance, citizens' charters
✓ Role of civil services; India and its neighbours; bilateral, regional and global groupings
✓ International institutions; Indian diaspora; current affairs

General Studies III (Mains)

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✓ Economic planning, NITI Aayog and SDGs
✓ Poverty, unemployment, social justice and inclusive growth
✓ Government budgets and the financial system
✓ Crops, irrigation, storage, transport and marketing of farm produce
✓ Farm subsidies, MSP, PDS, buffer stocks and food security
✓ Food processing industries; land reforms; effects of liberalisation
✓ Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways
✓ Science and technology, India's S&T policy, indigenisation
✓ ICT, space, computers, nanotechnology, biotechnology; IPR
✓ Environment, biodiversity, pollution, EIA; disaster management
✓ International and internal security challenges; cyber security; money laundering
✓ Security forces and higher defence organisations; agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry

General Studies IV (Mains, Ethics)

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✓ Ethics and human interface; human values
✓ Attitude; aptitude and foundational values for civil service
✓ Emotional intelligence in administration
✓ Contributions of Indian and world moral thinkers
✓ Public service values; ethical dilemmas; accountability
✓ Probity in governance; RTI; codes of conduct; citizens' charters; corruption
✓ Case studies

General Studies V (Mains, Uttar Pradesh)

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✓ History, civilisation, culture and ancient cities of UP
✓ Architecture, museums, archives and archaeology of UP
✓ UP's role in freedom struggles before and after 1857; eminent personalities
✓ Social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature and dialects of UP
✓ Political system of UP: Governor, CM, Council of Ministers, Assembly and Legislative Council
✓ Public Service Commission, audit, Advocate General, High Court of UP
✓ Official language, state finances, political parties and State Election Commission
✓ Local self-government, good governance, Lokayukta, e-governance, RTI
✓ Land reforms; security issues; law and order and civil defence
✓ Health, education, Jal Shakti Mission, NGOs, tourism and innovation in UP
✓ Current affairs of UP

General Studies VI (Mains, Uttar Pradesh)

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✓ Economy of UP: main features, state budget, infrastructure
✓ Trade, commerce and industries; investment in UP
✓ State schemes, skill development; One District One Product (ODOP)
✓ Public finance and fiscal policy of UP
✓ Energy resources; demography and census of UP
✓ Agriculture, commercialisation, agricultural diversity; forest policy; agro and social forestry
✓ Development indices of UP
✓ Geography of UP: location, relief, climate, irrigation, minerals, drainage, vegetation
✓ National parks and wildlife sanctuaries; transport network
✓ Pollution and Pollution Control Board; natural resources; climate change
✓ Habitats and ecosystems; S&T in UP
✓ Aquaculture, viticulture, sericulture, floriculture, horticulture in UP; PPP models

5. Where Uttar Pradesh Matters Most

Two full Mains papers (400 of 1,500 marks) are about Uttar Pradesh, and the Prelims expects UP-specific awareness across every subject. A strong UP GK base covering history, geography, polity, economy, schemes and current affairs is essential at every stage.

📌 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UPPCS Prelims syllabus?

Paper I covers current events, history and the national movement, geography, polity, economic and social development, environment and general science, with reference to UP. Paper II covers comprehension, reasoning, Class 10 maths, General English and General Hindi.

Is General Hindi part of CSAT?

Yes. CSAT includes General Hindi up to Class 10 level, along with General English.

What level is CSAT maths?

Class 10 level arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics.

Which Mains papers are about Uttar Pradesh?

GS V and GS VI.

Does the Mains include an Ethics paper?

Yes. GS IV covers ethics, integrity and aptitude, with case studies.

Is world history in the UPPCS syllabus?

Yes. GS I covers world history from the 18th to the mid-20th century.

How much of Mains is UP-specific?

400 of 1,500 marks come from GS V and GS VI, and UP examples help across other papers too.

Is ODOP in the syllabus?

Yes. The One District One Product policy is listed in GS VI.

Is the UPPCS Mains syllabus similar to UPSC?

GS I to GS IV broadly follow the UPSC model. GS V and GS VI, General Hindi and the Essay structure are UPPCS-specific.

How many essays must be written?

Three, one from each of the three sections, about 700 words each.

Is the UP Budget important?

Yes. The state budget and economy feature in GS VI and in Prelims current affairs.

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Content compiled from official Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission notifications and releases for the UPPCS Examination 2026.

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