UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026

Part-1 (Subject related Knowledge)

(1) History of India and Indian National Movement

Information about social, cultural, economic and political aspects under Indian history. Summarized information from candidates on Indian National Movement regarding freedom movement, rise of nationalism and attainment of independence.

(2) Indian Polity and Indian Constitution

Knowledge of political system including constitutional development in India, Indian Constitution, Indian political system and governance, Panchayati Raj and local self-governance, public policy and official issues and community development.

(3) Geography of India and World

The geography of India includes information on the country's physical, social, and economic geography, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and animal husbandry in India, population and urbanization patterns in India, smart cities, and smart villages. World geography includes only general information about the subject.

(4) Indian Economy and Social Development

Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements, role of NITI Aayog, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Components of government budget and financial system. Development of agriculture, industry and trade commerce in India. Land reforms in India after independence. Effects of globalization and liberalization in India, changes in industrial policy and their impact on industrial development. Infrastructure: Power, ports, roads, airports and railways etc.

(5) General Science

Questions of General Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) will be based on general understanding and knowledge of science including topics related to daily experience and observation, which can be expected from any well-educated person who has not studied scientific subjects in detail. Role of science and technology in the development of India. Balanced diet, calorie distribution, protein, vitamins, vitamin-related diseases and prevention, diarrhea, anaemia, importance of food in various diseases, importance of vaccination, water cycle, types of water sources, drinking water quality standards, aquifers, electromagnetic resistivity survey etc.

(6) Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management

Environment, ecosystem, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, environmental pollution and degradation. Natural calamities and disaster management.

(7) Current Events of National and International Importance

Knowledge of recent events at both national and international level.

(8) General Intelligence Test

Questions based on logical, critical and analytical ability which will test the result-oriented aptitude of the candidate.

(9) Elementary Mathematical Knowledge

Elementary Mathematics up to high school level: Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry. Statistical analysis—graphs and diagrams which will test the ability of the candidates to draw conclusions related to general knowledge from the information presented related to statistics and graphical diagrams.

(10) General Hindi

• शासकीय, अर्द्धशासकीय, वैयक्तिक तथा व्यावसायिक समस्याओं के निपटान हेतु सम्बंधित को सम्बोधित पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना और परिपत्र सम्बन्धी प्रश्न।
• वर्ण एवं ध्वनि विचार: उच्चारण, लेखन, स्वर, व्यंजन, मात्रा-पहचान और प्रयोग, ध्वनियों का वर्गीकरण।
• शब्द रचना: संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय।

शब्द प्रकार:

• (क) तत्सम, अर्द्धतत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी
• (ख) संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय (क्रिया विशेषण, सम्बन्ध सूचक, विस्मयादिबोधक, निपात)

शब्द ज्ञान:

पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द युग्मों का अर्थ भेद, वाक्यांशों के लिए सार्थक शब्द, समरूप भिन्नार्थक शब्द, समानार्थी शब्द, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, सम्बन्धवाची शब्दावली।

• शब्द शुद्धि
• व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ: पुरुष, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष, काल, वृत्ति, पद, वाच्य
• वाक्य रचना, प्रकार—सरल, संयुक्त, मिश्र, वाक्य शुद्धि
• विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग
• मुहावरे/लोकोक्तियाँ

Part-2 (Knowledge of Concepts of Computer and Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation in this field)

• History, Introduction and Application of Computer, Information Technology, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW).
• General Knowledge related to:
  • Hardware and Software
  • Input and Output
  • Internet Protocol/IP Address
  • IT gadgets and their applications
  • Creation of e-mail ID and use/operation of e-mail
  • Operation of Printer, Tablet and Mobile
  • Important elements of Word Processing (MS-Word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel)
  • Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance
• Digital Financial Tools and Applications
• Future Skills and Cyber Security
• Technological Development and Innovation in the field of Computer and Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things) and India’s achievements in this field etc.

Part-3 (General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh)

History of Uttar Pradesh, Culture, Art, Architecture, Festivals, Folk Dances, Literature, Regional Languages, Heritage, Social Customs and Tourism, Geographical Landscape and Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, Soil, Forests, Wildlife, Mines and Minerals, Economy, Agriculture, Industry, Business and Employment, Polity and Administration, Current Events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh State in various fields etc.