UPPSC Combined Lower Subordinate Services Exam Syllabus
The UPPSC Combined Lower Subordinate Services Exam, also known as the Lower PCS Exam, is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) for various subordinate services posts. The exam consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam is objective-type (multiple choice questions) and consists of a single paper:
Paper: General Studies
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks: 300
- Topics:
General Science
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- Questions on general understanding and science applicable in day-to-day life.
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History of India
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- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India, focusing on socio-economic and political aspects.
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Indian National Movement
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- Nature and character of the 19th-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, and attainment of Independence.
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Indian Polity, Economy & Culture
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- Political system, Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, public policy, economic development, etc.
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Indian Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade
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- Overview of Indian agriculture, agricultural produce, industries, trade, etc.
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Population, Ecology, and Urbanization in Indian Context
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- General awareness of India’s population growth, environment, and urbanization issues.
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World Geography and Geography and Natural Resources of India
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- World Geography with a focus on India, its geographical setup, natural resources, rivers, and climatic conditions.
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Current Events of National and International Importance
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- Current events related to national and international importance, sports, awards, personalities, etc.
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General Mental Ability
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- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
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Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture Industry, Trade, Living & Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
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- Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh’s local context, including culture, economy, traditions, and social practices.
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2. Main Examination
The Main Exam is descriptive in nature and consists of two papers:
Paper 1: General Studies
- Duration: 3 hours
- Marks: 200
- Topics:
History of India and Indian National Movement
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- Detailed understanding of Indian history, the Indian freedom struggle, and the national movement.
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Indian Polity, Economy, and Culture
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- Detailed study of the Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues, and governance.
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Geography of India and World Geography
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- Physical, social, and economic geography of India and the world.
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Current National and International Important Events
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- Current events of national and international importance.
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Indian Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade
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- Agriculture, trade, and commerce-related developments.
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Population, Ecology, and Urbanization in Indian Context
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- Population growth, environmental challenges, and urbanization issues.
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General Science
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- Questions based on scientific understanding and daily applications of science.
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General Mental Ability
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- Logical reasoning, analytical abilities, and decision-making skills.
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Special Knowledge regarding Education, Culture, Agriculture Industry, Trade, Living & Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
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- Detailed study of the history, geography, economy, and culture of Uttar Pradesh.
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Paper 2: General Hindi and Essay
- Duration: 3 hours
- Marks: 200
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General Hindi
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- Hindi Grammar, sentence formation, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
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Essay Writing
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- Essays on topics related to current affairs, social issues, governance, and culture. This section tests a candidate’s ability to express themselves coherently and concisely in Hindi.
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Conclusion
The UPPSC Combined Lower Subordinate Services Exam is comprehensive and covers a wide range of subjects from General Studies to Hindi and Essay writing. The Preliminary exam filters candidates for the Main exam, and the Main exam assesses their in-depth knowledge and ability to articulate their understanding.
