UPPSC PCS Prelims: most asked topics and weightage

Subjects ranked by share of marks

Share of the exam's marks that the pattern gives to each subject, and the topics it covers in the official syllabus.

1. 1.Current events of national and international importance

   14% of marks

   National events · International events · Uttar Pradesh current affairs

2. 2.History of India and Indian National Movement

   14% of marks

   Ancient India · Medieval India · Modern India and the national movement · History and culture of Uttar Pradesh

3. 3.India and World Geography: physical, social, economic

   14% of marks

   World geography · Indian geography · Geography of Uttar Pradesh

4. 4.Indian Polity and Governance

   14% of marks

   Constitution, political system · Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues

5. 5.Economic and Social Development

   14% of marks

   Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics · Social sector initiatives · Economy of Uttar Pradesh

6. 6.Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change

   14% of marks

   Ecology and biodiversity · Climate change

7. 7.General Science

   14% of marks

   Physics and chemistry in daily life · Biology and health · Science and technology developments

8. 8.General Studies II (CSAT)

   1% of marks

   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

Section-wise questions and marks