PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
The Preliminary examination will consist of two compulsory papers of which answer sheet be on OMR
sheets. The syllabus is mentioned in Appendix-IV of this advertisement.The papers shall be 200 marks each
and of two hours durations. Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be
150-150 questions. The timing of paper I will be from 9.30 to 11.30 A.M. and paper II from 2.30 to 4.30 P.M.
SUBJECTS FOR THE MAIN (WRITTEN) EXAMINIATION :The Written examiniation will consist of the following
compulsory and optional subjects.The syllabus whereof is mentioned in Appendix-V of this advertisment.The
candidates have to select any two subjects from the list of optional subjects for main examination. Each
optional subject will consist of two papers.
(A) COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
1. Gereral Hindi 150 marks
2. Essay 150 marks
3. General Studies (i-Paper) 200 marks
4. General Studies (ii-Paper) 200 marks
General studies paper - I & Paper - II : Shall be objective type containing 150 questions and for solving
the questions two hours time is allowed. For other compulsory and optional papers three hours time is
allowed.Two hundred maximum marks has been allotted for each optional question paper.
Note :1. Timing of Examination Paper of 2 hours will be 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 2 . Timing of examination paper of 3 hours is 9.30 am to 12.30 am & 2 pm to 5 pm. 3 . A candidate shall be required to obtain such minimum marks in the compulsory paper of General Hindi, as may be determined by the Government or the Commission, as the case may be. There shall be Two sections in all the question papers of all Optional subjects and each section will include Four questions. Candidates are required to answer only Five questions while they must select minimum, Two question from each section.
Note :1. Timing of Examination Paper of 2 hours will be 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 2 . Timing of examination paper of 3 hours is 9.30 am to 12.30 am & 2 pm to 5 pm. 3 . A candidate shall be required to obtain such minimum marks in the compulsory paper of General Hindi, as may be determined by the Government or the Commission, as the case may be. There shall be Two sections in all the question papers of all Optional subjects and each section will include Four questions. Candidates are required to answer only Five questions while they must select minimum, Two question from each section.
(B) OPTIONAL SUBJECT ARE AS BELOW
Agriculture; Zology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; Geography; Economics; Sociology; Philiosophy; Geology;
Psychology; Botany; Law; Animal Husbandry; Statitics& Veterinary Science; Management Political Science & International Relations; History; Social Work; Anthoropology; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; English Lit.; Urdu Lit. Arabic Lit. Hindi Lit. Persian Lit. Sanskrit Lit. Comerce & Public Administration; Agricultural; Eniginnering; Accountancy; Defence Studies;
Agriculture; Zology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; Geography; Economics; Sociology; Philiosophy; Geology;
Psychology; Botany; Law; Animal Husbandry; Statitics& Veterinary Science; Management Political Science & International Relations; History; Social Work; Anthoropology; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; English Lit.; Urdu Lit. Arabic Lit. Hindi Lit. Persian Lit. Sanskrit Lit. Comerce & Public Administration; Agricultural; Eniginnering; Accountancy; Defence Studies;
Note: A candidate will not be allowed to offer more than one subject from the -
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’
1. Social Work 1.Mathematics 1. Agriculture
2. Anthropology 2.Statistics 2. Animal Husbandry and
3. Sociology Veterinary Science
Group ‘D’ Group ‘E’ Group ‘F’
1. Civil Engineering 1. English Literature 1. Political Science
2. Mechanical Enginnering 2. Hindi Literature and International Relations
3. Electrical Enginnering 3. Urdu Literature 2. Public Administration
4. Agriculture Engineering 4. Arabic Litearture Group ‘G’
5. Persian Literature 1. Management
6. Sanskrit Literature 2. Public Administration
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’
1. Social Work 1.Mathematics 1. Agriculture
2. Anthropology 2.Statistics 2. Animal Husbandry and
3. Sociology Veterinary Science
Group ‘D’ Group ‘E’ Group ‘F’
1. Civil Engineering 1. English Literature 1. Political Science
2. Mechanical Enginnering 2. Hindi Literature and International Relations
3. Electrical Enginnering 3. Urdu Literature 2. Public Administration
4. Agriculture Engineering 4. Arabic Litearture Group ‘G’
5. Persian Literature 1. Management
6. Sanskrit Literature 2. Public Administration
(C) PERSONALITY TEST (VIVA-VOCE) TOTAL MARKS 200
The test will relate to the matter of general interest keeping the matter of academic interest in view and for
general awareness, intelligence, character, expression power/personality and general suitability for the
service.
The test will relate to the matter of general interest keeping the matter of academic interest in view and for
general awareness, intelligence, character, expression power/personality and general suitability for the
service.
UPPCS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
PAPER -I (200 marks) Duration : Two hours
Current events of national and international importance History of India and Indian National Movement Indian and World geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and governance - Constitution , Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rightsissues etc.
Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development Poverty Inclusion, Demographics,Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change- that do not requiresubject specialization.
General Science
PAPER-II (200 marks) Duration : Two hours
Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills. Logical reasoning and analytical ability. Decision making and problem solving. General mental ability Elementary Mathematics upto Class X level- Arithmatic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. General English upto Class X level. General Hindi upto Class X level.
Current events of national and international importance:- On Current Events of National and International
importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.
History of India and Indian National Movement:- In History emphasis should be on broad understanding social,
economic and political aspects of Indian history. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected
to have synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of
Independence.
Indian and world Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World:- In World Geography only general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc:-
In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions will test knowledge of country’s political system including
Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian Culture.
Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector initiatives, etc:- The candidates will be tested with respect to problems and relationship between Population, Enviornment and Urbanisation.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization. General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates.
General Science:- Questions on General Science will cover general appereciation and understanding of Science
including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who
has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
Note:- Candidate are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to
Uttar Pradesh.
importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.
History of India and Indian National Movement:- In History emphasis should be on broad understanding social,
economic and political aspects of Indian history. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected
to have synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of
Independence.
Indian and world Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World:- In World Geography only general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc:-
In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions will test knowledge of country’s political system including
Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian Culture.
Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector initiatives, etc:- The candidates will be tested with respect to problems and relationship between Population, Enviornment and Urbanisation.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization. General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates.
General Science:- Questions on General Science will cover general appereciation and understanding of Science
including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who
has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
Note:- Candidate are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to
Uttar Pradesh.
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS ( UPTO CLASS X LEVEL)
(1) Arithmetic:- (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and irrational numbers, Real numbers,
Divisors of an Integer, prime integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integrs and their interrelationship.
(ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound interests (vii)
Work and Time. (viii) Speed, Time and Distance
(2) Algebra:- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their interrelationship, Remainder
theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory: Set null set, subsets and proper
subsets of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, Venn-diagram.
(3) Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their
perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.
(4) Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative frequency. Representation of data - Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, comulative frequency curves (ogives), Measures of Central tendency: Arithmentic mean, Median and Mode.
Divisors of an Integer, prime integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integrs and their interrelationship.
(ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound interests (vii)
Work and Time. (viii) Speed, Time and Distance
(2) Algebra:- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their interrelationship, Remainder
theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory: Set null set, subsets and proper
subsets of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, Venn-diagram.
(3) Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their
perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.
(4) Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative frequency. Representation of data - Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, comulative frequency curves (ogives), Measures of Central tendency: Arithmentic mean, Median and Mode.
GENERAL ENGLISH UPTO CLASS X LEVEL
(1) Comprehension.
(2) Active Voice and Passive Voice.
(3) Parts of Speech.
(4) Transformation of Sentences.
(5) Direct and Indirect Speech.
(6) Punctuation and Spellings.
(7) Words Meanings.
(8) Vocabulary & usage.
(9) Idioms and Phrases.
(10) Fill in the Blanks.
(2) Active Voice and Passive Voice.
(3) Parts of Speech.
(4) Transformation of Sentences.
(5) Direct and Indirect Speech.
(6) Punctuation and Spellings.
(7) Words Meanings.
(8) Vocabulary & usage.
(9) Idioms and Phrases.
(10) Fill in the Blanks.
UPPCS MAIN EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
GENERAL STUDIES, PAPER- I
1. History of
India-Ancient, Mediaeval, Modern 2. Indian National Movement and Indian
Culture 3. Population, Environment and Urbanization in Indian Context 4.
World Georaphy, Geography of India and its natural
resources. 5. Current events of national and international importance. 6. Indian Agriculture, Trade and Commerce. 7. Specific knowledge of U.P. regarding education, culture Agriculture, Trade Commerce, The methods of living and Social Customs.
History of India and Indian culture will cover the broad history of the country from about the middle of the
nineteenth century and would also include questions on Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru. The part on current
events of national and international importance will include questions also on sports and games.
resources. 5. Current events of national and international importance. 6. Indian Agriculture, Trade and Commerce. 7. Specific knowledge of U.P. regarding education, culture Agriculture, Trade Commerce, The methods of living and Social Customs.
History of India and Indian culture will cover the broad history of the country from about the middle of the
nineteenth century and would also include questions on Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru. The part on current
events of national and international importance will include questions also on sports and games.
GENERAL STUDIES, PAPER - II
1. Indian Polity, 2. Indian Economy 3. General Science (Role of Science and technology in the development
of India including science in every day life) 4. General Mental ability. 5. Statistical Analysis, Graphs and
Diagrams.
The part relating to the Indian polity will include questions on the political system in India and Indian constitution. The Indian economy will cover broad features of economic policy in India. The part relating to role
and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test the
candidates awareness in this field Emphasis will be on the applied aspects. The part relating to statistical
analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercise to test the candidates ability to draw common sense
conclusions from information presented in statistical graphical or diagrammatical form and to point out deficiencies limitation or inconsistencies there in.
1. Indian Polity, 2. Indian Economy 3. General Science (Role of Science and technology in the development
of India including science in every day life) 4. General Mental ability. 5. Statistical Analysis, Graphs and
Diagrams.
The part relating to the Indian polity will include questions on the political system in India and Indian constitution. The Indian economy will cover broad features of economic policy in India. The part relating to role
and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test the
candidates awareness in this field Emphasis will be on the applied aspects. The part relating to statistical
analysis, graphs and diagrams will include exercise to test the candidates ability to draw common sense
conclusions from information presented in statistical graphical or diagrammatical form and to point out deficiencies limitation or inconsistencies there in.
ESSAY
There will be three sections in the question paper of Essay. Candidates will have to select one topic from
each section and they are required to write essay in 700 words on each topic. In the three sections, topics
of essay will be based on following sphere :
Section A : (1) Literature and Culture. (2) Social sphere. (3) Political sphere.
Section B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology. (2) Economic Sphere (3) Agriculture, Industry and
Trade.
Section C (1) National and International Events. (2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge,
Drought etc. (3) National Development programmes and project.
There will be three sections in the question paper of Essay. Candidates will have to select one topic from
each section and they are required to write essay in 700 words on each topic. In the three sections, topics
of essay will be based on following sphere :
Section A : (1) Literature and Culture. (2) Social sphere. (3) Political sphere.
Section B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology. (2) Economic Sphere (3) Agriculture, Industry and
Trade.
Section C (1) National and International Events. (2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge,
Drought etc. (3) National Development programmes and project.
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