UPPSC PCS Syllabus covers the Prelims and Mains examination stages for the Uttar Pradesh Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF in Hindi or English below and use it to understand the papers, subjects and exam structure before starting preparation.
UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026 PDF
Download the official Prelims and Mains syllabus in your preferred language before planning your preparation.
UPPSC PCS 2026 Exam Structure at a Glance
The UPPSC PCS selection process has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test. Candidates must qualify each stage to move forward in the recruitment process.
Preliminary Examination
Two objective-type papers of 200 marks each. Paper II is qualifying and requires at least 33% marks.
Main Examination
Written papers including General Hindi, Essay and six General Studies papers.
Personality Test
A 100-mark interview stage for candidates who qualify the Main Examination.
Before beginning preparation, check the UPPSC PCS 2026 notification for recruitment updates and visit the UPPSC PCS 2026 hub for dates, eligibility, application guidance and document preparation.
UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus
The UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination has two compulsory objective-type papers. Each paper carries 200 marks and has a duration of two hours. Candidates must appear in both papers; Paper II is qualifying with a minimum requirement of 33%, while Prelims merit is determined from Paper I marks.
Major areas covered
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and world geography
- Indian polity, governance and the Constitution
- Economic and social development
- General issues on environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change
- General science
- Uttar Pradesh-specific history, culture, geography, economy and current affairs
Merit note: Marks in Paper I are used to determine Prelims merit.
Major areas covered
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Elementary mathematics up to Class X level
- General English up to Class X level
- General Hindi up to Class X level
Qualifying note: Candidates need at least 33% marks in Paper II.
Check the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 for examination updates, and visit the UPPSC PCS 2026 hub for notification, eligibility and application guidance.
UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus
The UPPSC PCS Mains Examination is a written examination. It includes General Hindi, Essay and six General Studies papers. All papers are conventional type, and each paper has a duration of three hours.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 |
| Paper 3 | General Studies I | 200 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies II | 200 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies III | 200 |
| Paper 6 | General Studies IV | 200 |
| Paper 7 | General Studies V | 200 |
| Paper 8 | General Studies VI | 200 |
General Hindi
Includes comprehension, précis writing, official and semi-official letter writing, word usage, spelling, sentence correction, idioms and proverbs.
Essay
The essay paper includes topics from literature and culture, social issues, politics, science, environment, economy, agriculture, national and international events, disasters and development programmes.
General Studies I
Covers Indian culture, modern Indian history, freedom struggle, post-independence consolidation, world history, society, geography and related topics.
General Studies II
Covers Indian Constitution, governance, federal structure, Parliament and legislatures, judiciary, executive, public policy, welfare schemes and international relations.
General Studies III
Covers economy, planning, budgeting, agriculture, food processing, infrastructure, science and technology, environment, disaster management and internal security.
General Studies IV
Covers ethics, human values, attitude, aptitude, emotional intelligence, public service values, probity in governance and case studies.
General Studies V
Focuses on Uttar Pradesh, including history, culture, architecture, freedom movement, society, polity, governance, law and order, education, tourism and current affairs.
General Studies VI
Focuses on Uttar Pradesh economy, budget, industries, schemes, investment, energy, demography, agriculture, geography, environment, resources and development issues.
How to Use the UPPSC PCS Syllabus for Preparation
Do not treat the syllabus PDF as a document to download and forget. The syllabus should guide your booklist, current affairs notes, answer-writing practice and revision plan.
Separate Prelims and Mains Topics
Mark topics that are common to both stages, such as history, polity, economy, geography, environment and current affairs.
Give Special Attention to Uttar Pradesh
The syllabus clearly includes Uttar Pradesh-specific areas in both Prelims and Mains, so prepare UP history, culture, economy, governance, geography and current affairs separately.
Use Paper II as a Qualifying Paper
Prelims Paper II requires minimum qualifying marks. Do not ignore it, but do not let it consume the time needed for Paper I merit topics.
Start Mains Answer Writing Early
Mains papers are conventional type, so practice structured answers for General Studies, Essay and General Hindi instead of waiting until after Prelims.
Download the Official Syllabus PDF
Keep both Hindi and English PDFs saved so you can verify the exact official wording whenever you plan a topic or revise a paper.
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UPPSC PCS Syllabus FAQs
How many papers are there in UPPSC PCS Prelims?
UPPSC PCS Prelims has two compulsory objective-type papers: General Studies I and General Studies II. Each paper carries 200 marks and has a duration of two hours.
Is UPPSC PCS Paper II qualifying?
Yes. General Studies Paper II is qualifying in nature. Candidates need at least 33% marks, while Prelims merit is determined from General Studies Paper I.
How many papers are there in UPPSC PCS Mains?
The Mains written examination includes General Hindi, Essay and six General Studies papers, followed by a 100-mark Personality Test for candidates who qualify the written stage.
Is Uttar Pradesh-specific content included in the UPPSC PCS syllabus?
Yes. The syllabus includes Uttar Pradesh-specific topics in Prelims and in the Mains General Studies V and VI papers, including areas such as history, culture, geography, economy, governance and current affairs.
Where can I download the UPPSC PCS syllabus PDF?
You can download the Hindi and English PDFs from the official syllabus download buttons at the top of this page. Always use the official PDF as the final reference for exact topic wording.
For other Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission notifications, exam dates and document guides, visit the UPPSC hub.