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UPPSC PCS Detailed Syllabus

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, commonly known as the UPPSC PCS Examination, has a broad syllabus covering Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and technology, environment, current affairs, ethics, governance and extensive Uttar Pradesh-specific topics.

For preparation, the syllabus can be divided into two major stages:

• Preliminary Examination

• Main Examination

The official UPPSC previous-question-paper archive currently lists the PCS Preliminary and Main Examination papers, including the 2025 General Studies-I and General Studies-II Preliminary papers and the 2025 General Hindi, Essay and General Studies-I to VI Main papers.

The detailed topic structure below has been cross-checked against UPPSC material and the detailed UPPCS syllabus published by Drishti IAS.

UPPSC PCS Preliminary Examination Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination consists of two compulsory objective-type papers:

Paper	Subject	Nature
Paper I	General Studies-I	Objective
Paper II	General Studies-II / CSAT	Objective

General Studies-I

General Studies-I broadly covers:

1. Current Events of National and International Importance

2. History of India and Indian National Movement

3. India and World Geography

4. Indian Polity and Governance

5. Economic and Social Development

6. Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

7. General Science

The syllabus also requires general awareness of these subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

Current Events of National and International Importance

Candidates should remain familiar with important developments in India and around the world.

National Current Affairs

• Government policies and programmes

• Major legislation

• Constitutional and institutional developments

• Important judicial developments

• Economic developments

• Government initiatives

• Science and technology

• Environment

• Health

• Education

• Agriculture

• Infrastructure

• Important reports and indices

• Important appointments

• Awards and honours

• Sports

• Important personalities

• Major national events

International Current Affairs

• Major international developments

• International organisations

• International summits

• International agreements

• India’s relations with other countries

• Global economic developments

• Climate negotiations

• International conflicts

• Global health developments

• International environmental developments

• Important global reports and indices

Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs

• UP government schemes

• State policies

• State Budget

• Infrastructure projects

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Investment

• Education

• Health

• Environment

• Important appointments

• Important institutions

• State awards

• Important personalities

• Major developments in Uttar Pradesh

History of India and Indian National Movement

The syllabus requires a broad understanding of the social, economic and political aspects of Indian history.

Ancient India

• Prehistoric India

• Indus Valley Civilisation

• Vedic period

• Later Vedic period

• Mahajanapadas

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Mauryan Empire

• Ashoka

• Post-Mauryan developments

• Gupta period

• Sangam traditions

• Ancient Indian society

• Economy

• Religion and philosophy

• Science and technology

• Art and architecture

• Literature

Medieval India

• Early medieval India

• Major regional kingdoms

• Delhi Sultanate

• Mughal Empire

• Mughal administration

• Mughal economy

• Bhakti Movement

• Sufi Movement

• Marathas

• Regional powers

• Medieval society

• Art and architecture

• Literature

• Religious and cultural developments

Modern India

• European expansion in India

• British East India Company

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Buxar

• British territorial expansion

• Subsidiary Alliance

• Doctrine of Lapse

• British administrative policies

• Economic impact of colonialism

• Land revenue systems

• Permanent Settlement

• Ryotwari System

• Mahalwari System

• Drain of Wealth

• Deindustrialisation

• Social and religious reform movements

• Education under British rule

• Tribal movements

• Peasant movements

Indian National Movement

• Revolt of 1857

• Rise of nationalism

• Formation and development of the Indian National Congress

• Moderate phase

• Extremist phase

• Swadeshi Movement

• Home Rule Movement

• Non-Cooperation Movement

• Civil Disobedience Movement

• Quit India Movement

• Revolutionary movements

• Peasant movements

• Tribal movements

• Constitutional developments

• Contributions of important leaders

• Partition

• Independence

India and World Geography

The syllabus covers the physical, social and economic geography of India and the general geography of the world.

World Geography

• Continents

• Major mountain systems

• Major rivers

• Oceans

• Climate regions

• Natural resources

• Agricultural regions

• Industrial regions

• Population distribution

• Major geographical phenomena

• Human settlements

Physical Geography

• Structure of the Earth

• Interior of the Earth

• Rocks

• Plate tectonics

• Continental drift

• Mountains

• Plateaus

• Plains

• Valleys

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

• Tsunamis

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Atmospheric circulation

• Winds

• Pressure belts

• Rainfall

• Ocean currents

• Climate

• Natural vegetation

• Soils

Indian Geography

• Physiographic divisions

• Himalayan region

• Northern Plains

• Peninsular Plateau

• Indian Desert

• Coastal plains

• Islands

• River systems

• Indian monsoon

• Climate

• Soils

• Natural vegetation

• Forests

• Agriculture

• Mineral resources

• Energy resources

• Industries

• Transport

• Population

• Urbanisation

Social Geography

• Population distribution

• Population density

• Population growth

• Migration

• Rural settlements

• Urban settlements

• Urbanisation

• Demographic characteristics

• Human development

Economic Geography

• Agriculture

• Major crops

• Irrigation

• Mineral resources

• Energy resources

• Industries

• Industrial regions

• Transport

• Trade

• Infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Geography

• Location and boundaries

• Physiographic divisions

• Rivers

• Drainage

• Climate

• Soils

• Natural vegetation

• Forests

• Agriculture

• Irrigation

• Minerals

• Industries

• Population

• Urbanisation

• Transport

• Environmental issues

Indian Polity and Governance

This section covers the Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy and rights issues.

Constitution

• Historical background

• Making of the Constitution

• Preamble

• Salient features

• Fundamental Rights

• Directive Principles of State Policy

• Fundamental Duties

• Constitutional amendments

• Basic Structure

• Constitutional institutions

Union Government

• President

• Vice-President

• Prime Minister

• Council of Ministers

• Parliament

• Lok Sabha

• Rajya Sabha

• Parliamentary committees

State Government

• Governor

• Chief Minister

• Council of Ministers

• State Legislature

• Legislative Assembly

• Legislative Council

Judiciary

• Supreme Court

• High Courts

• Judicial review

• Judicial activism

• Public Interest Litigation

Federalism

• Centre-State relations

• Legislative relations

• Administrative relations

• Financial relations

• Cooperative federalism

Local Government

• Panchayati Raj

• Municipal government

• Decentralisation

• Local governance

• Community development

Governance

• Public policy

• Citizen participation

• Rights issues

• Transparency

• Accountability

• E-governance

• Public service delivery

Economic and Social Development

Important areas include:

• Indian economy

• Economic growth

• Economic development

• Sustainable development

• Poverty

• Unemployment

• Inclusive growth

• Social justice

• Demographic trends

• Human development

• Health

• Education

• Social-sector programmes

• Government welfare programmes

• Population and development

• Environment and development

• Urbanisation

Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

Ecology

• Ecosystems

• Food chains

• Food webs

• Ecological pyramids

• Energy flow

• Ecological succession

• Biogeochemical cycles

Biodiversity

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Biodiversity hotspots

• Threats to biodiversity

• Conservation

Conservation

• National parks

• Wildlife sanctuaries

• Biosphere reserves

• Ramsar sites

• Forest conservation

• Wildlife protection

• In-situ conservation

• Ex-situ conservation

Pollution

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Soil pollution

• Noise pollution

• Plastic pollution

• Industrial pollution

• Waste management

Climate Change

• Global warming

• Greenhouse gases

• Climate change

• Carbon cycle

• Ozone depletion

• Climate adaptation

• Climate mitigation

• International environmental agreements

• Sustainable development

General Science

General Science covers basic scientific knowledge expected of a well-educated person without specialised study in a particular branch of science.

Physics

• Motion

• Force

• Work

• Energy

• Power

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Basic electronics

• Everyday applications

Chemistry

• Matter

• Elements

• Compounds

• Mixtures

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Chemical reactions

• Acids

• Bases

• Salts

• Metals

• Non-metals

• Everyday chemistry

• Environmental chemistry

Biology

• Cell

• Tissues

• Human body

• Nutrition

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Circulation

• Excretion

• Nervous system

• Endocrine system

• Reproduction

• Genetics

• Diseases

• Immunity

• Microorganisms

• Plant biology

Science and Technology

• Space technology

• Biotechnology

• Information technology

• Communication technology

• Nanotechnology

• Artificial intelligence

• Health technology

• Emerging technologies

• Recent scientific developments

General Studies-II / CSAT

The second Preliminary paper includes elementary mathematics, General English and General Hindi along with the prescribed aptitude-oriented areas.

Elementary Mathematics

Arithmetic

• Number systems

• Natural numbers

• Integers

• Rational numbers

• Irrational numbers

• Real numbers

• Divisors

• Prime numbers

• LCM

• HCF

• Average

• Ratio and proportion

• Percentage

• Profit and loss

• Simple interest

• Compound interest

• Work and time

• Speed, time and distance

Algebra

• Factors of polynomials

• LCM of polynomials

• HCF of polynomials

• Remainder theorem

• Simultaneous linear equations

• Quadratic equations

Set Theory

• Sets

• Null set

• Subsets

• Proper subsets

• Union

• Intersection

• Difference

• Symmetric difference

• Venn diagrams

Geometry

• Basic constructions

• Triangles

• Rectangles

• Squares

• Trapezium

• Circles

• Perimeter

• Area

• Volume

• Surface area

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Cone

• Cube

Statistics

• Data collection

• Classification

• Frequency distribution

• Tabulation

• Cumulative frequency

• Bar diagrams

• Pie charts

• Histograms

• Frequency polygons

• Ogives

• Arithmetic mean

• Median

• Mode

General English

• Comprehension

• Parts of speech

• Active voice

• Passive voice

• Direct speech

• Indirect speech

• Transformation of sentences

• Punctuation

• Spellings

• Word meanings

• Vocabulary

• Usage

• Idioms

• Phrases

• Fill in the blanks

General Hindi

• Hindi alphabet

• Punctuation

• Word formation

• Sentence formation

• Meaning of words

• Word forms

• Sandhi

• Samas

• Verbs

• Multiple-meaning words

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Idioms

• Proverbs

• Tatsam words

• Tadbhav words

• Deshaj words

• Foreign words

• Vocabulary

• Spelling

• Comprehension

• Common errors

• Major dialects of Uttar Pradesh

UPPSC PCS Main Examination Syllabus

The current official UPPSC question-paper archive lists these PCS Main Examination papers:

1. General Hindi

2. Essay

3. General Studies-I

4. General Studies-II

5. General Studies-III

6. General Studies-IV

7. General Studies-V

8. General Studies-VI

The official archive confirms these papers for the 2025 PCS Main Examination. (uppsc.up.nic.in)

General Hindi

Comprehension

• Reading comprehension

• Understanding meaning

• Identifying central ideas

• Answering questions

Precis and Summary Writing

• Condensing passages

• Identifying essential ideas

• Maintaining original meaning

• Concise expression

Official and Semi-Official Writing

• Government letters

• Semi-government letters

• Office orders

• Notifications

• Circulars

• Official correspondence

Language and Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Word usage

• Prefixes

• Suffixes

• Antonyms

• One-word substitutions

• Spelling

• Sentence correction

• Proverbs

• Idioms

Essay

The Essay paper requires candidates to select topics from the prescribed sections and develop coherent, well-structured essays.

Literature and Culture

• Indian literature

• Indian culture

• Cultural heritage

• Art

• Literature and society

• Cultural issues

Social Sphere

• Society

• Education

• Women

• Social justice

• Population

• Social change

• Contemporary social issues

Political Sphere

• Democracy

• Governance

• Constitution

• Political institutions

• Public administration

• Political issues

Science, Environment and Technology

• Scientific development

• Technology

• Digital transformation

• Artificial intelligence

• Environment

• Climate change

• Sustainable development

• Science and society

Economic Sphere

• Economic development

• Economic growth

• Employment

• Poverty

• Globalisation

• Economic reforms

• Inclusive development

Agriculture, Industry and Trade

• Agriculture

• Agricultural development

• Industrialisation

• MSMEs

• Trade

• Manufacturing

• Markets

• Infrastructure

National and International Events

• Major national developments

• International developments

• Global affairs

• India’s role in international affairs

Natural Calamities

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Droughts

• Cyclones

• Landslides

• Disaster management

National Development Programmes and Projects

• Development programmes

• Infrastructure

• Welfare programmes

• National projects

• Development challenges

General Studies-I

General Studies-I covers Indian culture, history, society and geography.

Indian Culture

• Art forms

• Literature

• Architecture

• Cultural traditions

• Heritage

• Ancient culture

• Medieval culture

• Modern cultural developments

Modern Indian History

The syllabus covers significant events, personalities and issues from approximately 1757 to 1947.

• British expansion

• Colonial administration

• Economic policies

• Social and religious reform

• Revolt of 1857

• Rise of nationalism

• Indian National Congress

• Revolutionary movements

• Gandhian movements

• Constitutional developments

• Independence

Indian Freedom Struggle

• Early resistance

• Revolt of 1857

• Rise of nationalism

• Swadeshi Movement

• Home Rule Movement

• Non-Cooperation Movement

• Civil Disobedience Movement

• Quit India Movement

• Revolutionary movements

• Peasant movements

• Tribal movements

• Important leaders

• Contributions from different regions

Post-Independence India

The syllabus includes consolidation and reorganisation within India up to approximately 1965.

• Integration of princely states

• Reorganisation of states

• Political consolidation

• Administrative developments

• Economic developments

• Major post-independence developments

World History

Major developments from approximately the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century:

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• World War I

• Russian Revolution

• Fascism

• Nazism

• World War II

• Socialism

• Colonialism

• Decolonisation

• Redrawing of national boundaries

• Effects on societies and political systems

Indian Society

• Salient features of Indian society

• Diversity

• Unity in diversity

• Social institutions

• Cultural diversity

• Social change

Women and Related Issues

• Role of women

• Women empowerment

• Women’s organisations

• Education

• Employment

• Gender inequality

• Social and economic participation

Population

• Population growth

• Population distribution

• Population density

• Migration

• Demographic change

• Demographic dividend

• Population policies

Poverty and Development

• Poverty

• Inequality

• Development

• Inclusive growth

• Human development

• Social welfare

• Development challenges

Urbanisation

• Urban growth

• Urbanisation

• Housing

• Infrastructure

• Transport

• Waste management

• Pollution

• Urban governance

• Smart cities

Economic Reforms

• Liberalisation

• Privatisation

• Globalisation

• Economic reforms

• Industrial development

• Effects on society

• Effects on polity

Social Issues

• Social empowerment

• Communalism

• Regionalism

• Secularism

• Social inequality

• Social integration

Geography

Physical Geography

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanoes

• Cyclones

• Ocean currents

• Winds

• Glaciers

• Geographical phenomena

Resources

• Water

• Soil

• Forests

• Minerals

• Energy

Industrial Location

• Raw materials

• Labour

• Markets

• Transport

• Energy

• Infrastructure

Population and Settlements

• Population distribution

• Population density

• Migration

• Rural settlements

• Urban settlements

• Urbanisation

• Smart cities

• Smart villages

Ocean Resources

• Marine resources

• Fisheries

• Minerals

• Energy

• India’s oceanic resources

General Studies-II

General Studies-II focuses on Constitution, polity, governance, social justice and international relations.

Constitution and Polity

• Historical background

• Constitutional development

• Constitution

• Constitutional amendments

• Basic Structure

• Fundamental Rights

• Directive Principles

• Fundamental Duties

• Constitutional interpretation

Union-State Relations

• Legislative relations

• Administrative relations

• Financial relations

• Federalism

• Cooperative federalism

• Devolution of powers

Finance Commission

• Role

• Functions

• Fiscal federalism

• Distribution of resources

• Centre-State financial relations

Separation of Powers

• Legislature

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Checks and balances

• Institutional relationships

• Dispute resolution

• Alternative dispute resolution

Parliament and State Legislatures

• Structure

• Composition

• Powers

• Functions

• Legislative procedure

• Committees

• Privileges

• Accountability

• Contemporary issues

Executive and Judiciary

• President

• Prime Minister

• Council of Ministers

• Governor

• Chief Minister

• State Council of Ministers

• Supreme Court

• High Courts

• Judicial review

• Judicial processes

Pressure Groups and Associations

• Pressure groups

• Interest groups

• Civil society

• NGOs

• Professional associations

• Role in policy-making

Representation of People Act

• Electoral system

• Political representation

• Elections

• Electoral reforms

• Important provisions

Constitutional and Statutory Bodies

• Election Commission

• UPSC

• State Public Service Commissions

• Finance Commission

• CAG

• Attorney General

• Advocate General

• Statutory bodies

• Regulatory bodies

• Quasi-judicial bodies

Governance

• Transparency

• Accountability

• E-governance

• Citizen participation

• Citizen Charters

• Public service delivery

• Administrative reforms

Government Policies

• Policy formulation

• Policy implementation

• Development policies

• Government interventions

• ICT in governance

Social Sector

Health

• Public health

• Healthcare systems

• Health infrastructure

• Health challenges

Education

• Education policy

• Access

• Quality

• Human-resource development

Human Resources

• Skill development

• Human capital

• Employment

• Social development

Welfare Schemes

• Welfare of vulnerable groups

• Government schemes

• Legal safeguards

• Institutional mechanisms

• Implementation challenges

Poverty and Hunger

• Poverty

• Hunger

• Food security

• Welfare

• Social consequences

Civil Services

• Role of civil services

• Civil services in democracy

• Administrative reforms

• Accountability

• Changing role of administration

International Relations

India and Neighbouring Countries

• Bilateral relations

• Border issues

• Trade

• Security

• Regional cooperation

International Groupings

• Regional organisations

• International organisations

• Bilateral agreements

• Multilateral agreements

Global Politics

• Developed countries

• Developing countries

• International political developments

• Indian interests

• Indian diaspora

International Institutions

• United Nations

• International financial institutions

• Regional organisations

• International agencies

• Structure and functions

General Studies-III

General Studies-III covers economy, agriculture, science and technology, environment, disaster management and internal security.

Indian Economy

• Economic planning

• Economic growth

• Economic development

• NITI Aayog

• Sustainable Development Goals

• Poverty

• Unemployment

• Inclusive growth

Government Budget

• Budget

• Revenue

• Expenditure

• Fiscal deficit

• Revenue deficit

• Capital expenditure

• Fiscal policy

• Public finance

Financial System

• Banking

• Financial institutions

• Monetary system

• Financial inclusion

• Digital payments

• Financial regulation

Agriculture

• Major crops

• Cropping patterns

• Irrigation

• Agricultural productivity

• Agricultural marketing

• Storage

• Transportation

• Supply chains

• Agricultural technology

• E-technology for farmers

Farm Subsidies

• Direct subsidies

• Indirect subsidies

• Minimum Support Price

• Agricultural support

• Subsidy-related issues

Food Security

• Public Distribution System

• Food security

• Buffer stocks

• Food processing

• Technology missions

• PDS reforms

Food Processing

• Food processing industries

• Scope

• Significance

• Location

• Upstream requirements

• Downstream requirements

• Supply-chain management

Land Reforms

• Land reforms after independence

• Land ownership

• Tenancy

• Land consolidation

• Agricultural reforms

Liberalisation and Globalisation

• Liberalisation

• Privatisation

• Globalisation

• Industrial policy

• Industrial growth

• Economic effects

Infrastructure

• Energy

• Roads

• Ports

• Airports

• Railways

• Transport infrastructure

• Infrastructure development

Science and Technology

• Scientific developments

• Technology applications

• National security

• Science policy

• India’s scientific achievements

• Emerging technologies

Technology and Indigenisation

• Indigenous technology

• Technology development

• Technology transfer

• Critical technologies

• Dual-use technologies

Information and Communication Technology

• Information technology

• Communication technology

• Computers

• Space technology

• Nanotechnology

• Microbiology

• Biotechnology

• Intellectual Property Rights

• Digital rights

Environment

• Wildlife conservation

• Biodiversity

• Pollution

• Environmental degradation

• Ecosystems

• Environmental Impact Assessment

Disaster Management

• Natural disasters

• Disaster preparedness

• Disaster mitigation

• Disaster response

• Disaster recovery

• Disaster management institutions

Internal Security

• Terrorism

• Extremism

• Insurgency

• Organised crime

• Cybersecurity

• Cybercrime

• Money laundering

• Human trafficking

• Communication networks

• Social media and security

Security Forces

• Security forces

• Types of forces

• Roles

• Mandates

• Higher defence organisations

Agriculture and Allied Activities

• Horticulture

• Forestry

• Animal husbandry

• Fisheries

• Allied agricultural activities

General Studies-IV

General Studies-IV is the Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude paper.

Ethics and Human Interface

• Meaning of ethics

• Essence of ethics

• Determinants of ethical behaviour

• Consequences of ethical actions

• Dimensions of ethics

• Ethics in private relationships

• Ethics in public relationships

• Human values

Human Values

• Values in society

• Family

• Education

• Socialisation

• Moral development

• Leadership values

Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

• Indian thinkers

• Western thinkers

• Ethical theories

• Moral philosophy

• Application of ethical ideas to public life

Attitude

• Meaning

• Structure

• Components

• Functions

• Influence on thought

• Influence on behaviour

• Moral attitudes

• Political attitudes

• Social influence

• Persuasion

Civil Service Values

• Integrity

• Impartiality

• Non-partisanship

• Objectivity

• Dedication to public service

• Empathy

• Tolerance

• Compassion

Emotional Intelligence

• Meaning

• Components

• Emotional awareness

• Emotional regulation

• Empathy

• Interpersonal skills

• Application in administration

Ethics in Public Administration

• Ethical issues

• Administrative dilemmas

• Conflict of interest

• Accountability

• Transparency

• Public trust

• Professional ethics

• Ethical decision-making

Probity in Governance

• Probity

• Transparency

• Right to Information

• Codes of ethics

• Codes of conduct

• Citizen Charters

• Work culture

• Quality of service delivery

• Public funds

• Corruption

Case Studies

Candidates should practise applying ethical principles to practical administrative situations.

Possible areas include:

• Conflict of interest

• Corruption

• Political pressure

• Public interest

• Administrative discretion

• Transparency

• Whistleblowing

• Resource allocation

• Social justice

• Crisis management

General Studies-V — Uttar Pradesh

General Studies-V is strongly focused on Uttar Pradesh’s history, culture, society, polity, administration and governance.

History, Civilisation and Culture of Uttar Pradesh

• Ancient history

• Medieval history

• Modern history

• Historical development

• Ancient cities

• Historical sites

• Cultural development

Architecture of Uttar Pradesh

• Historical architecture

• Religious architecture

• Forts

• Monuments

• Heritage structures

• Museums

• Archives

• Archaeology

• Preservation

• Maintenance of heritage

Freedom Movement in Uttar Pradesh

• Early resistance

• Revolt of 1857

• Major centres

• Important leaders

• National movement

• Revolutionary activities

• Peasant movements

• Contribution of UP to India’s independence

Eminent Personalities

• Freedom fighters

• Political leaders

• Social reformers

• Literary figures

• Artists

• Scientists

• Administrators

• Cultural personalities

Rural and Urban Society

• Rural society

• Rural economy

• Urban society

• Urbanisation

• Social structure

• Social issues

• Infrastructure

• Governance

Tribal Communities

• Tribal society

• Social structure

• Economic conditions

• Development issues

• Welfare programmes

• Cultural traditions

Festivals and Fairs

• Major festivals

• Religious significance

• Cultural significance

• Economic importance

• Major fairs

Music and Folk Dances

• Folk music

• Classical traditions

• Folk dances

• Regional traditions

• Performing arts

Literature and Languages

• Hindi literature

• Urdu traditions

• Regional literary traditions

• Major writers

• Dialects

• Linguistic diversity

Social Customs and Traditions

• Marriage traditions

• Community practices

• Festivals

• Folk traditions

• Social institutions

Political System of Uttar Pradesh

• Governor

• Chief Minister

• Council of Ministers

• Legislative Assembly

• Legislative Council

• State administration

• Centre-State relations

Public Service and Administration

• Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

• High Court

• Advocate General

• State-level administrative institutions

• Auditing institutions

State Constitutional and Administrative Matters

• Official language

• State funds

• Consolidated Fund

• Contingency Fund

• State political parties

• State Election Commission

Local Self-Government

• Panchayati Raj

• Municipal government

• Local administration

• Decentralisation

• Local development

Governance in Uttar Pradesh

• Transparency

• Accountability

• Citizen Charters

• E-governance

• Right to Information

• Grievance redressal

• Anti-corruption mechanisms

• Lokayukta

Land Reforms

• Land reforms

• Land ownership

• Tenancy

• Agricultural consequences

• Social consequences

Security and Law and Order

• Internal security

• Extremism

• Organised crime

• Cybercrime

• Money laundering

• Border security

• Security forces

• Law and order

• Civil defence

Health in Uttar Pradesh

• Public health

• Medical services

• Health infrastructure

• Health challenges

• Government initiatives

Education in Uttar Pradesh

• Education system

• Access

• Quality

• Infrastructure

• Human-resource development

• Government initiatives

Uttar Pradesh and India’s Development

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Human resources

• Infrastructure

• Economic contribution

• Social development

Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh

• Government policies

• Major projects

• Economic developments

• Social developments

• Environmental developments

• Important institutions

• Important events

Welfare Schemes

• State welfare programmes

• Central schemes implemented in UP

• Rural development

• Women and child development

• Social welfare

• Employment programmes

• Water and sanitation

NGOs

• Role of NGOs

• Social development

• Community participation

• Areas of intervention

• Challenges

Tourism

• Religious tourism

• Heritage tourism

• Cultural tourism

• Eco-tourism

• Tourism infrastructure

• Tourism development

Innovation

• Innovation

• Technology

• Entrepreneurship

• Start-ups

• Employment

• Socio-economic development

General Studies-VI — Uttar Pradesh Economy and Development

General Studies-VI focuses strongly on the economy, agriculture, geography, infrastructure, resources and development of Uttar Pradesh.

Economy of Uttar Pradesh

• Structure of the state economy

• Main features

• Economic growth

• Development

• State Budget

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Services

• Employment

• Development indicators

Trade and Commerce

• Internal trade

• External trade

• Agricultural trade

• Industrial trade

• Markets

• Logistics

• Supply chains

Industries

• Traditional industries

• Small-scale industries

• MSMEs

• Large industries

• Industrial corridors

• Food processing

• Textile industry

• Leather industry

• Handicrafts

• Tourism-related industries

• Emerging industries

Infrastructure

• Roads

• Railways

• Airports

• Inland waterways

• Electricity

• Irrigation

• Digital infrastructure

• Industrial infrastructure

• Urban infrastructure

Physical Resources

• Land

• Water

• Forests

• Minerals

• Energy

• Agricultural resources

Government Schemes and Development Projects

• Poverty reduction

• Employment

• Education

• Health

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Infrastructure

• Skill development

• Social welfare

• Rural development

Investment in Uttar Pradesh

• Investment opportunities

• Industrial development

• Infrastructure

• Investment policies

• Employment generation

• Economic development

• Challenges

Public Finance and Fiscal Policy

• State taxation

• State revenue

• Public expenditure

• Fiscal policy

• Economic reforms

• Tax reforms

• One District One Product

One District One Product

• Concept

• Objectives

• District-specific products

• Traditional industries

• MSMEs

• Employment

• Export potential

• Economic significance

• Challenges

Energy Resources

Renewable Energy

• Solar

• Wind

• Biomass

• Other renewable resources

Non-Renewable Energy

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Conventional sources

Energy Management

• Energy planning

• Power generation

• Transmission

• Distribution

• Energy efficiency

Demography

• Population

• Population growth

• Population distribution

• Population density

• Rural-urban distribution

• Migration

• Literacy

• Sex ratio

• Demographic trends

• Census

Agricultural Commercialisation

• Commercial agriculture

• Cash crops

• Agricultural markets

• Productivity

• Agricultural diversification

• Food processing

• Agricultural exports

• Farmer income

• Agricultural technology

Forestry

• Forest resources

• Forest conservation

• Afforestation

• Social forestry

• Sustainable forest management

• Biodiversity

• Uttar Pradesh forest policy

Agricultural Problems

• Small landholdings

• Irrigation

• Productivity

• Agricultural marketing

• Storage

• Climate change

• Farmer income

• Agricultural technology

• Diversification

Development Indicators

• Human development

• Education

• Health

• Poverty

• Employment

• Infrastructure

• Income

• Social development

Geography of Uttar Pradesh

• Location

• Boundaries

• Relief

• Physiography

• Climate

• Irrigation

• Minerals

• Drainage

• Rivers

• Natural vegetation

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

• Protected areas

• National parks

• Wildlife sanctuaries

• Biodiversity

• Conservation

Transport Network

• Roads

• Railways

• Airports

• Waterways

• Logistics

• Transport infrastructure

Power and Industrial Development

• Power generation

• Energy infrastructure

• Electricity distribution

• Industrial development

• Industrial corridors

• Manufacturing

Pollution and Environmental Issues

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Soil pollution

• Industrial pollution

• Waste management

• Environmental degradation

• Pollution-control institutions

Natural Resources

• Soil

• Water

• Air

• Forests

• Grasslands

• Wetlands

• Natural-resource management

Climate Change and Weather

• Climate change

• Global warming

• Extreme weather

• Local climate impacts

• Weather forecasting

• Disaster preparedness

Habitat and Ecosystems

• Ecosystem structure

• Ecosystem functions

• Adaptation

• Flora

• Fauna

• Biodiversity

Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh

• Scientific developments

• Technology applications

• Innovation

• Digital technology

• Science and technology initiatives

Agriculture and Allied Activities

• Aquaculture

• Viticulture

• Sericulture

• Floriculture

• Horticulture

• Arboriculture

Public-Private Partnership

• Meaning of PPP

• Evolution

• PPP models

• Infrastructure

• Public services

• Role in development

• Opportunities

• Challenges

How to Organise the UPPSC Syllabus

The UPPSC syllabus is extensive, so students should not approach it as one large list.

A practical structure is:

Prelims

→ General Studies-I
→ History
→ Geography
→ Polity
→ Economy
→ Environment
→ Science
→ Current Affairs
→ Uttar Pradesh

→ General Studies-II
→ Mathematics
→ English
→ Hindi
→ Aptitude

Mains

→ General Hindi
→ Essay
→ GS-I: History, Culture, Society and Geography
→ GS-II: Constitution, Polity, Governance and International Relations
→ GS-III: Economy, Agriculture, Science, Environment and Security
→ GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
→ GS-V: Uttar Pradesh History, Culture, Society, Polity and Governance
→ GS-VI: Uttar Pradesh Economy, Geography, Agriculture and Development

How to Use the Syllabus for Preparation

The syllabus should be used as a study map, not simply read once.

For every topic, follow:

Syllabus → Study Material → Previous-Year Questions → Practice → Revision → Test

For example:

GS-VI → Geography of Uttar Pradesh → Rivers → Study Material → Previous Questions → MCQs → Map Practice → Revision

Similarly:

GS-IV → Emotional Intelligence → Concept → Examples → Case Study → Answer Writing → Revision

This approach converts the large UPPSC syllabus into smaller and manageable learning units.

Prelims and Mains Should Be Prepared Together

Many subjects overlap between the two stages.

For example:

Indian Polity

Prelims:

• Constitutional provisions

• Articles

• Institutions

• Factual knowledge

Mains:

• Constitutional issues

• Federalism

• Governance

• Institutional challenges

• Contemporary examples

Environment

Prelims:

• Species

• Ecosystems

• Protected areas

• Environmental facts

Mains:

• Climate change

• Environmental governance

• Conservation

• Sustainable development

• Policy challenges

Therefore, the preparation model should be:

Prelims knowledge + Mains understanding + Current affairs + Uttar Pradesh examples

Uttar Pradesh Should Be Studied Separately

A dedicated Uttar Pradesh preparation system should cover:

UP History

→ Ancient
→ Medieval
→ Modern
→ 1857
→ Freedom Movement

UP Culture

→ Art
→ Architecture
→ Literature
→ Music
→ Dance
→ Festivals
→ Fairs
→ Traditions

UP Geography

→ Rivers
→ Climate
→ Soils
→ Agriculture
→ Minerals
→ Forests
→ Industries

UP Economy

→ Agriculture
→ Industry
→ Services
→ Infrastructure
→ Investment
→ Government schemes

UP Polity and Governance

→ State Government
→ Legislature
→ Judiciary
→ Administration
→ Local Government
→ Governance

UP Current Affairs

→ Government
→ Economy
→ Society
→ Environment
→ Development

This is especially useful because General Studies-V and General Studies-VI are strongly Uttar Pradesh-oriented.

Official UPPSC Sources

The UPPSC website should be treated as the primary authority for the latest examination notification, syllabus, eligibility requirements, examination rules, dates and any subsequent changes.

The official previous-question-paper archive provides PCS Preliminary and Main Examination papers, including the 2025 papers.

Official UPPSC Website: UPPSC Official Website

Official Previous Question Papers: UPPSC Previous Question Papers

Important: The latest UPPSC notification applicable to the candidate’s examination cycle should take precedence if any syllabus, examination-rule or eligibility detail changes.