UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Preliminary Examination
- Conducted by
- Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- Question paper languages
- Hindi, English
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for UPPSC PCS Prelims are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
Paper I: General Studies120 minutes200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies I | 150 | — | 0 | MCQ |
Paper II: General Studies II (CSAT), qualifying120 minutes200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies II | 100 | 2 | 0 | MCQ |
Two objective papers on the same day, in Hindi and English. Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying at 33%; Mains shortlisting is on Paper I marks.
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
36 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapCurrent events of national and international importance3
- National events
- International events
- Uttar Pradesh current affairs
History of India and Indian National Movement4
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India and the national movement
- History and culture of Uttar Pradesh
India and World Geography: physical, social, economic3
- World geography
- Indian geography
- Geography of Uttar Pradesh
Indian Polity and Governance2
- Constitution, political system
- Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues
Economic and Social Development3
- Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics
- Social sector initiatives
- Economy of Uttar Pradesh
Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change2
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Climate change
General Science3
- Physics and chemistry in daily life
- Biology and health
- Science and technology developments
General Studies II (CSAT)8
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Elementary mathematics up to Class 10: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics
- General English up to Class 10
- General Hindi up to Class 10
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official website before applying.