UPPSC Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern, Date, Eligibility

UPPSC Full Form

The full form of UPPSC is Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. It is a popular recruitment body in Uttar Pradesh that conducts various examinations, including the UPPSC PCS exam.

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UPPSC Exam Syllabus: Overview

UPPSC Syllabus 2024 Overview
Name of Organization	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
UPPSC Notification 2024	Released
Category	Syllabus and Exam Pattern
UPPSC Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
UPPSC official website	uppsc.up.nic.in

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UPPSC Exam Pattern 2024

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

UPPSC Exam Pattern
Name of Exam	UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination
UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024	Paper 1 – General Studies Paper 2 – CSAT
Exam Date	To be Announced
Duration of Exam	Timings: Paper 1 – 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM Paper 2 – 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
Maximum Marks	Both Papers – 200 marks each. Paper 2 is a qualifying paper, minimum of 33% to qualify for the main exams.
Number of Questions	Paper I : 150 questions Paper II : 100 questions
Type of Exam	Offline
Nature of Questions	All the questions will be of Objective type.
Negative Marking	0.33% Negative Marking for each incorrect answer. i.e. for every 3 wrong answers, an aspirant will lose marks for 1 correct question

UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024

UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Name of Exam	UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination
Number of Papers	Eight: – General Hindi – Essay – General Studies I – General Studies II – General Studies III – General Studies IV – General Studies- V – General Studies- VI
Exam Date	To be Notified
Duration of Exam	3 hours each – First shift – 9.30 AM – 12.30 AM – Second Shift – 2 PM – 5 PM
Maximum Marks	General Hindi: 150 marks Essay: 150 Marks All General Studies papers: 150 marks
Type of Exam	Offline
Nature of Questions	Descriptive or written

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UPPSC Syllabus 2024

UPPSC Prelims 2024 Syllabus

Paper I:

• Indian Governance & Polity
• Current events of National and International importance
• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
• Indian & World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & World
• Social & Economic Development
• General Science
• Environmental Ecology, Climate Change & Biodiversity

Paper II (CSAT):

• Interpersonal skills (including communication skills)
• Comprehension
• Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• General Mental Ability
• General English (Class X Level)
• General Hindi (Class X Level)
• Elementary Mathematics (Class X Level – Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic & Statistics)

UPPSC Mains 2024 Syllabus

General Hindi:

• हिंदी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह
• शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ
• शब्द-रूप
• विलोम शब्द
• तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार)
• वर्तनी
• पर्यायवाची शब्द
• मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
• हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ
• उ.प्र. की मुख्य बोलियाँ
• संधि, समास
• क्रियायें
• अनेकार्थी शब्द
• अर्थबोध

Essay:

• Three sections: 
  • Section 1: Literature and Culture, Political sphere, Social sphere;
  • Section 2: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere, Trade, Industry & Agriculture;
  • Section 3: Natural Calamities, Landslide, Earthquake, National Development programs, and projects, National and International Events, Deluges, Drought, etc

General Studies Paper 1:

• History of Indian culture, salient aspects of art forms, literature & architecture from ancient to modern times.
• The Freedom Struggle
• Post-independence Consolidation & Reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.)
• Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947)
• History of the world
• Salient Features of Indian Society & Culture
• Role of Women in society and Women’s organization
• Meaning of Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization and their Effects on Economy, Polity & Social Structure
• Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism.
• Distribution of major Natural Resources of the World
• Salient Features of Physical Geography
• Oceanic resources of India & their potential
• The Human Migration
• Population & Settlements
• Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

General Studies Paper 2:

• Indian Constitution – Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure
• The Role Of The Supreme Court
• Functions & Responsibilities of the Union and the States
• Role of Finance Commission in center-state Financial Relations
• Separation of Powers
• Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major Democratic Countries
• Parliament and State Legislatures
• Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
• Salient features of the Representation of the People’s Act.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities.
• Statutory, Regulatory, and various Quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues
• Development processes
• Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States
• Issues relating to poverty and hunger, and their implication on the body politic.
• Important Aspects of Governance
• Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
• India and its relationship with neighbouring countries
• Bilateral, Regional, and Global groupings and agreements
• Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries
• Important International Institutions
• Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh
• Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance

General Studies Paper 3:

• Economic Planning in India, Objectives and Achievements
• Role of NITI Aayog
• Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Issues of Poverty, Unemployment
• Social justice and inclusive growth
• Components of Government Budgets and Financial System
• Major Crops, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, and e-technology in the aid of farmers.
• Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
• Public Distribution System
• Food Processing and related industries in India
• Land reforms in India since Independence.
• Effects of Liberalization and Globalization on the economy, changes in Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth.
• Infrastructure
• Science and Technology
• Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology, Indigenization of Technology
• Awareness in the fields of ICT and Space Technology, Computers, Energy Resources, Nanotechnology, Microbiology, Biotechnology. Issues Relating To IPR, and Digital Rights
• Environmental Security and Ecosystems
• Disaster as a Non-Traditional Security and Safety Challenge, Disaster Mitigation and Management.
• India’s Internal Security Challenges
• Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry
• Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P.

General Studies Paper 4:

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Attitude
• Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service
• Emotional Intelligence
• Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers from India and the world
• Public/ Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
• Probity in Governance
• Case studies on the above issues

General Studies Paper 5:

• History, Civilization, Culture, and Ancient Cities of UP.
• Contributions of UP in Pre and post-1857 freedom struggles of India.
• Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
• Rural, Urban, and Tribal issues: Social Structure, Festivals, Fairs, Music, Folk Dances, Literature, Languages/Dialects, and Social Customs of UP.
• Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
• Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court, and its Jurisdiction in UP.
• Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency fund, Political Parties, and State Election Commission of UP.
• Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right-related issues in UP.
• Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, EGovernance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.
• Land Reforms and their impact on UP
• Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
• Medical and Health issues in UP
• State Education System of UP.
• Contribution of UP to the development of India.
• Current Affairs of UP.
• Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and another central welfare scheme in UP.
• NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.
• Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.
• Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and its impact on Employment and Socio-Economic Development of the Society.

General Studies Paper 6:

• Overview of the Economy of UP: Main features of the economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure, and importance of Physical Resources.
• Trade, Commerce, and Industries of UP.
• UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development for the Welfare of People,
• Human Resources and Skill Development.
• Investment in U P: Issues and Impact
• Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax, and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UP Government.
• Planning and Management of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources of UP.
• Demography, Population, and Censuses of UP.
• Commercialization of Agriculture and Production of Agricultural Crops in UP.
• UP New Forest Policy.
• Agro and Social Forestry in U.P
• Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.
• Developmental Indices of U Pin various fields.
• Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.
• National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.
• Transport Network in UP.
• Power Resources, Infrastructure, and Industrial Development of UP.
• Pollution and Environmental Issues in UP, Pollution Control Board and its functions.
• Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.
• Climate Change and Weather Forecasting Issues in UP.
• Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment of Flora and Fauna regarding UP.
• Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements, and the efforts in UP.
• Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, and Arboric culture in up and its impact on the development of UP.
• The evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the development of UP.

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UPPSC Exam Calender 2024

Event	Date
Notification Release	1st January 2024
Start of Online Registration	1st January 2024
Last Date for Online Application	2nd February 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment Online	29th January 2024
Prelims Admit Card Release	7 to 10 days before the exam date
Prelims Exam	17th March 2024
Mains Exam	7th July 2024

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UPPSC Notification Date 2024

The UPPSC PCS 2024 Notification for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination was officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on January 1, 2024.

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UPPSC Registration 2024

Event	Date
Start of Online Registration	1st January 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	2nd February 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment	29th January 2024

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UPPSC Admit Card 2024

is expected to be released 7 to 10 days before the exam date in July.

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UPPSC Exam Date 2024

Exam	Date
Prelims Exam	17th March 2024
Mains Exam	7th July 2024

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UPPSC Exam Fees 2024

Category	Fee (in Rs)
UR/ EWS/ OBC	125
SC/ ST and Ex-servicemen	65
PWD	25

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UPPSC Exam Eligibility 2024

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Must be a citizen of India
Age Limit	Must be between the ages of 21 and 40
Educational Qualification	Need Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, depending on the specific post requirements

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UPPSC Exam Center 2024

Preliminary Examination Centers:

District
Agra
Aligarh
Ayodhya
Azamgarh
Barabanki
Bareilly
Gautam Buddha Nagar
Ghaziabad
Gorakhpur
Jaunpur
Jhansi
Kanpur Nagar
Lucknow
Mathura
Meerut
Mirzapur
Moradabad
Prayagraj
Rae Bareli
Sitapur
Varanasi

Mains Examination Centers:

District
Lucknow
Prayagraj

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UPPSC Exam Duration

Stage of Exam	Number of Papers	Duration of Each Paper
Preliminary Examination	Two (General Studies I and II)	2 hours
Mains Examination	Eight (4 GS papers, 1 optional subject with 2 papers, Essay and General Hindi paper)	Varies
Interview	–	Varies

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UPPSC Salary Structure

Level of Job	Salary/Pay Scale
At Joining Level	Rs. 56100-132000 (at Pay Level 10)
After service of 5 years	Rs. 67700-160000 (at Pay Level 11)
Completed a minimum of 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and based on seniority	Rs. 182200-224100 (at Pay Level 15)
After 12 years of service	Rs. 78800-191500 (at Pay Level 12)
After Completing a minimum of 1 year of service in the previous Pay level and also based on seniority	Rs. 144200-218200 (at Pay Level 14)
After completion of minimum 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and also based on seniority	Rs. 131100-216600 (at Pay Level 13A)
After service of 16 years and based on seniority	Rs. 118500-214100 (at Pay Level 13)

And here is the salary structure for specific posts:

Name of Post	Pay Scale	Pay Matrix	Pay Grade
PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services)	Junior Scale of Pay Band: ₹ 9300-34800, Senior Time Scale of Pay Band: ₹15600-39100	–	₹ 4600, ₹ 5400
Assistant Conservator of Forest	₹ 15600/- to ₹ 39100/-	Level 10	₹ 5400/-
Range Forest Officer	₹ 9300/- to ₹ 34800/-	Level 8	₹ 4800/-

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UPPSC Result 2023

UPPSC Prelims Result 2023: The UPPSC Prelims Result 2023 was released on 26th June 2023. The Preliminary Examination was conducted on 14th May.

UPPSC Mains Result 2023: The UPPSC Mains Result 2023 is likely to be disclosed in December 2023.

UPPSC Final Result 2023: The UPPSC Final Result 2023 was declared on 22nd December 2023.

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UPPSC Cut Off 2023

UPPSC 2024 Expected Cut Off

Category	Expected Cut Off
General	132-137
OBC	130-135
SC	115-118
ST	95-98
Freedom Fighters	120-125
PwD	105-110
Female Candidates	126-130

UPPSC PCS 2023 Cutoff

Category	Cutoff
Unreserved	115 to 125
Scheduled Caste of Uttar Pradesh	92 to 94
Scheduled Tribes of Uttar Pradesh	81 to 86
OBC of Uttar Pradesh	112 to 115
EWS	114 to 117
Dependant of Freedom-Fighter of Uttar Pradesh	105 to 108
Female	100 to 110
Ex-Serviceman of Uttar Pradesh	102 to 108
Differently Abled Persons of Uttar Pradesh	95 to 100
PB	92 to 99
PD	76 to 83
BA/OA/OL	95 to 100

UPPSC PCS 2022 Cutoff

Category	UPPSC PCS Final Cutoff 2022 (Max Marks/Cutoff) Out of 1600
Unreserved	912 – 940
Scheduled Caste of Uttar Pradesh	874 – 893
OBC of Uttar Pradesh	890 – 912
EWS	912 – 920
Ex-Serviceman of Uttar Pradesh	879 – 879
Differently Abled Persons of Uttar Pradesh	843

UPPSC 2021 Cut-off

Category	Marks
UR	115
EWS	117
OBC of UP	113
Female	110
Ex-Service Man	108
SC of UP	96
ST of UP	82

UPPSC 2020 Cut-off

Category	Marks
UR	115
EWS	117
OBC of UP	113
Female	110
Ex-Service Man	108
SC of UP	96
ST of UP	82

UPPSC 2019 Cut-off

Category	Marks
UR	115
EWS	117
OBC of UP	113
Female	110
Ex-Service Man	108
SC of UP	96
ST of UP	82

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UPPSC Previous Year Question Paper

Question Paper 2018	Question Paper 2019
Question Paper 2020	Question Paper 2021
Question Paper 2022	Question Paper 2023

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UPPSC Answer Key 2023

Answer Key 2018	Answer Key 2019
Answer Key 2020	Answer Key 2021
Answer Key 2022	Answer Key 2023

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UPPSC Post List

UPPSC Post List 2023
Sub Registrar
Assistant Labour Commissioner
Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II)
Law Officer
Technical Assistant (Geology)
Technical Assistant (Geophysics)
Tax Assessment Officer
Deputy Collector
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Block Development Officer
Assistant Regional Transport Officer
Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
District Commandant Home Guards
Treasury Officer/Accounts Officer (Treasury)
Cane Inspector and Assistant Sugar Commissioner
District Cane Officer U.P. Agriculture Service Group “B” (Development Branch)
Superintendent Jail
Manager Credit (Small Industries)
Manager Marketing and Economic Survey (Small Industries)
Executive Officer Grade- I/Assistant Nagar Ayukta
District Programme Officer
Assistant Director Industries (Marketing)
Assistant Labour Commissioner
Senior Lecturer, DIET
Assistant Commissioner Industries
Statistical Officer
Assistant Accounts Officer (Treasury)
Commercial Tax Officer
District Minority Welfare Officer
District Food Marketing Officer

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Best Books for UPPSC Exam 2024

History Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Ancient India	R.S. Sharma
Medieval History of India	Satish Chandra
Modern History of India	B.L. Grover
A Brief History of Modern India	Spectrum
All History NCERTs	Various

Geography Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Certificate Physical and Human Geography	G.C. Leong
Geography – A Comprehensive Study	Mahesh Kumar Barnwal
Geography of India	Mazid Hussain
Census of Uttar Pradesh	Various
Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11	Various

Indian Economy Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Indian Economic Development NCERT	Various
Introduction to Macroeconomics NCERT	Various
Introduction to Microeconomics NCERT	Various
Economic Survey 2021-22 (latest)	Various
Indian Economy	Lal and Lal
Indian Economy	Ramesh Singh

Indian Polity Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Constitution of India Bare Act	Various
Indian Polity	Laxmikant
Indian Constitution	P.M. Bakshi

Environment & Ecology Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Environmental Studies Books of IGNOU and NOS	Various
Environment Book	Shankar IAS Academy

Science and Technology Books for UPPCS Exam:

Book Title	Author
Science and Technology	Ravi Agrahari
Newspaper columns dedicated to technology	Various

Current Affairs Resources for UPPCS Exam:

Resource	Source
Newspapers	Indian Express
Press Information Bureau (PIB) website	Various
Monthly Current Affairs magazine	Various
Yojana and Kurukshetra monthly magazines	Various

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