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UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2022

ADVT. NO. : A-1/E-1/2021

UPPSC PCS Recruitment:-

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has recently announced and invited online application from eligible candidates for the posts of Combined State/ Higher Subordinate Services (PCS). The total number of vacancies for these posts were 250 posts. Many interested and eligible candidates had applied online for these posts. The online application submission process for these posts was started from 16/03/2022 and the last date to apply for these posts was 16/04/2022. Check out other details from below.

Origination Name	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Name of Post	Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS)
No. of Vacancy	PCS Posts – 250
Selection Process	Preliminary Examination (Objective Type & Multiple choice). Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination) Viva- Voce (Personality Test).
Pre Exam Date	Notified Soon
Application Submission Starting Date	16/03/2022
Last Date to Apply Online	16/04/2022

UPPSC PCS Exam Date:-

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will soon conduct the written examination for the posts of Combined State / Higher Subordinate Services (PCS). The candidates who had applied for these posts are now waiting for the exam dates so that they can prepare for the upcoming exam accordingly. There are many candidates who are searching and inquiring about the exam dates from various sources. UPPSC will soon release the exam dates on its official website.

Nowadays the level of competition has become very high so competitive exams become very difficult. So candidates must know “What to prepare” and “How to prepare” for the best in their exam. So, here we are providing the latest prescribed syllabus and exam pattern of PCS Pre exam conducted by UPPSC.

UPPSC PCS Selection Process:-

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type & Multiple choice).
• Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination)
• Viva- Voce (Personality Test) Interview.

UPPSC PCS Exam Pattern:-

Exam Pattern for the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) written Exam is as Follows :-

Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination

Pre Exam Pattern

The competitive examination for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination, 2021 and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination, 2021 comprise three successive stages viz :-

• The Written test will be multiple choice objective type.
• The Preliminary examination will consist of two compulsory papers.
• The papers shall be of 200 marks each and of Two Hours duration.
• Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be 150-100 questions Respectively.
  • Paper I : 150 Questions
  • Paper II : 100 Questions
• For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty

Mains Exam Pattern

The competitive examination for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination, 2021 and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination, 2021 comprise three successive stages viz :-

• The Mains Examination will consist of Six Compulsory Papers & One Optional Subject Paper.
• Time Duration for each papers will be three hours but general studies will be two hours.
• There will be One Optional Subject Paper Which Will be of 200 Marks.
• Paper II Will be Qualifying Nature (Minimum Passsing Marks : 33% in Paper II)

Paper	Compulsory Subject	Marks	Time Duration
1.	General Hindi	150	03:00 hours
2.	Essay	150	03:00 hours
3.	General Studies-I	200	02:00 hours
4.	General Studies-II	200	02:00 hours
5.	General Studies-III	200	02:00 hours
6.	General Studies-IV	200	02:00 hours

Pay attention:

• Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper in which the minimum qualifying marks will be fixed at 33%.
• It is mandatory for the candidates to appear in both the papers of the preliminary examination for the purpose of evaluation. Hence a candidate will be disqualified if he/she does not appear in both the papers.
  The merit of the candidates will be determined on the basis of marks

Note: A candidate will not be allowed to offer more than one of the subjects given below. There will be only 01 optional subject –

• PERSONALITY TEST (VIVA-VOCE): TOTAL MARKS 100

Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination

Pre Exam Pattern

General Instructions and Syllabus for Pre (Written) Examination of Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination

• The Written test will be multiple choice objective type.
• The Preliminary examination will consist of two compulsory papers.
• The papers shall be of 200 marks each and of Two Hours duration.
• Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be 150-100 questions Respectively.
  • Paper I : 150 Questions
  • Paper II : 100 Questions
• For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty

Mains Exam Pattern

General Instructions and Syllabus for Main (Written) Examination of Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination

• All the question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type but general studies will be objective type.
• All question papers must be answered in Hindi or English. Question papers will be set in Hindi and English.
• The duration of each of the papers referred to above will be three hours but general studies will be two hours.
• Two hundred maximum marks has been allotted for each optional question paper.

Plan of Main (Written) Examination

Paper	Subject	Type Of Exam	Marks	Time Duration
I	General Hindi and Essay	Conventional Type	200	03:00 hours
II	General Studies-Ist Paper	Objective Type	200	02:00 hours
III	General Studies-IInd Paper	Objective Type	200	02:00 hours
IV	Optional Subject-I (First Question Paper)	Conventional Type	200	03:00 hours
V	Optional Subject-I (Second Question Paper)	Conventional Type	200	03:00 hours
VI	Optional Subject-II (First Question Paper)	Conventional Type	200	03:00 hours
VII	Optional Subject-II (Second Question Paper)	Conventional Type	200	03:00 hours
—	TOTAL	—	1400	—

NOTE :- Any two subjects to be selected from the following list of the optional subjects

1. Agriculture
2. Agriculture Engineering
3. Botany
4. Chemistry
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Civil Engineering
7. Forestry
8. Geology
9. Mathematics
10. Mechanical Engineering
11. Physics
12. Statistics
13. Zoology
14. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
15. Horticulture
16. Environmental Science.

Provided that the candidates shall not be allowed to offer a combination of the following subjects-

(a) Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Horticulture
(B) Maths and Statistics
(c) Chemicals and Chemical Engineering
(d) Engineering subjects viz. Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering not more than one subject.

Personality Test (Interview)

The candidate will be interviewed by a board of competent and impartial supervisors. Personality test will be of 150 marks.

• Personality Test (Interview)- 150 Marks
• Final merit will be prepared out of 1550 marks (Written-1400 + Interview -150)

Note: A candidate will be required to obtain such minimum marks in the compulsory paper of General Hindi, as may be prescribed by the Government or the Commission, as the case may be. All the question papers of optional subject will have two sections and each section will consist of four questions. Candidates have to answer only five questions while they have to select minimum two questions from each section.

UPPSC PCS (Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services) Syllabus:

Given below is the exam syllabus for UPPSC Provincial Civil Services written exam:-

Pre exam syllabus

Paper – I General Studies-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, Rights Issues etc.
• Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demography, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• General issues on environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change – which do not require subject expertise.
• general Science

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:- The emphasis should be on a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic and political aspects of Indian history in history. In the Indian National Movement, candidates are expected to have a similar view of the nature and character of the freedom movement, the growth of nationalism and the attainment of independence.

India and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and World: Only general understanding of the subject will be expected in World Geography. The questions on Geography of India will be related to the physical, social and economic geography of India.

Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc:- In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, the questions will test the knowledge of the country’s political system including Panchayati Raj and community development, broad of economic Features Policy in India and Indian Culture.

Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demography, Social Sector Initiatives, etc:- Candidates will be tested in relation to the problems and relationship between population, environment and urbanization.

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – In which subject specialization is not required, candidates are expected to have a general awareness of the subject.

General Science:- General Science questions will include general understanding and understanding of science, which will include matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of an educated person, who has made a special study of any scientific subject. not done.

Note:- Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.

PAPER- II General Studies-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- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics.
• General English upto Class X level.
• General Hindi upto Class X level.

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. Polynomials and their Interrelationships, Remainder Theorem, Simultaneous Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations.
(ii) Set Theory: Nullable sets, subsets and proper subsets of a set, operations (union, intersection, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, Venn diagrams.

(3) Geometry:-
(i) Constructs and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circle, their perimeter and area.
(ii) Volume and surface area of ​​sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular cone and cube.

(4) Data:- Collection of data, Classification of data, Frequency, Frequency distribution, Tabulation, Cumulative frequency. Representation of data – Bar diagram, pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency curve (ogives), measures of central tendency: arithmetic 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.

सामान्य हिंदी (हाईस्कूल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक्रम में सम्मिलित किए जाने वाले विषय

(1) हिंदी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह
(2) शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ,
(3) शब्द-रूप,
(4) संधि, समास,
(5) क्रियाएँ,
(6) अनेकार्थी शब्द,
(7) विलोम शब्द,
(8) पर्यायवाची शब्द,
(9) मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
(10) तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार)
(11) वर्तनी
(12) अर्थबोध
(13) हिंदी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ
(14) उ.प्र. की मुख्य बोलियाँ

Mains Exam Syllabus

ESSAY

The question paper of essay will have three sections. Candidates will have to select one topic from each section and they have to write an essay on each topic in 700 words. In three sections, the topics of the essay will be based on the following areas:
SECTION A: (1) Literature and Culture. (2) Social sector. (3) Political sphere.
SECTION B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology. (2) Economic Sector (3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade.
SECTION C: (1) National and International Programmes. (2) Natural calamities, landslides, earthquakes, deluge, drought etc.
(3) National Development Programs and Projects.

HINDI

1. Question answer from Unseen passage
2. Abstraction
3. Government and Semi-government letter, telegram, official orders, notification, circular writing
4. Knowledge of words and uses.
   1. Uses of Prefix and Suffix.
   2. Antonyms.
   3. One word substitution.
   4. Spelling and Sentence correction.
   5. Idioms and Phrases.

GENERAL STUDIES, PAPER- I

1. History of Indian culture will cover major aspects of art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern
2. Modern Indian History (D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Important Events, Personalities and Issues etc.
3. Freedom Struggle- Its various phases and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
4. Consolidation and reorganization within the country after independence (till 1965 A.D.).
5. The history of the world will include events from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century, such as the French Revolution of 1789, the Industrial Revolution, World Wars, the redefinition of national boundaries, socialism, Nazism, fascism, etc.—their form and impact on society.
6. Salient Features of Indian Society and Culture
7. Role of women in society and women organisation, population and related issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and their remedies.
8. Meaning of Liberalisation, Privatization and Globalization and their impact on economy, polity and social structure
9. Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
10. Distribution of the world’s major natural resources – water, soil, forests with special reference to India – in the context of South and South-East Asia. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).
11. Main features of physical geography- earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, cyclones, ocean currents, winds and
12. India’s marine resources and their
13. Human migration-refugee problem of the world with focus on India.
14. Boundaries and boundaries with reference to the Indian subcontinent.
15. Population and Settlements- Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.
16. Special knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk-dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism.
17. Specific knowledge of UP- Geography- Human and Natural Resources, Climate, Soils, Forests, Wildlife,
18. Mines and Minerals, Sources of Irrigation.

GENERAL STUDIES, PAPER – II

1. Constitution of India – Historical Basis, Development, Features, Amendments, Important Provisions and
2. Base Structure, Role of Supreme Court in Development of Basic Provisions
3. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States: Issues and challenges relating to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances to the local level and challenges therein.
4. Role of Finance Commission in Centre-State Finance
5. Separation of powers, the emergence and use of dispute resolution mechanisms and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
6. Comparison of Indian Constitutional Plan with other major democratic schemes
7. Parliament and State Legislature- Structure, Functions, Conduct of Business, Powers and Privileges and Related
8. Structure, organization and functioning of executive and judiciary: ministries and departments of government, pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in politics. Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
9. Salient features of the Representation of the People Act.
10. Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and their
11. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and
12. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and their design, implementation and issues arising out of Information Communication Technology (ICT).
13. Development Processes- Role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and others
14. Welfare schemes for the weaker sections of the population by the Center and the States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these weaker sections
15. Issues related to development and management of social sector/health, education, human related services
16. Issues related to poverty and hunger, their effects on the body
17. Important aspects of transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes,
18. limitations and potentials, citizens, charter and institutional measures.
19. Role of civil services in democracy in the context of emergence
20. Relations with India and its neighboring countries
21. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India
22. Influence of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on the interests of India – Indian
23. Important international institutions, agencies, their structure, mandate and
24. Special knowledge of Uttar Pradesh in relation to political, administrative, revenue and judicial
25. Current affairs and events of regional, state, national and international importance.

GENERAL STUDIES-III

1. Economic planning, objectives and achievements in India. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Issues of poverty, unemployment, social justice and inclusive development.
3. Components of the government budget and financial system.
4. Major crops, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transportation and marketing of agricultural produce, e-technology in helping farmers.
5. Issues related to Direct and Indirect Agriculture Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices, Public
6. Distribution System- Objectives, Methodology, Limitations, Reforms, Buffer Stock and Food Security
7. Issues, Technology Mission in Agriculture.
8. Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope and Importance, Location, Upstream and
9. Downstream Requirements, Supply Chain Management.
10. Land reforms in India since independence.
11. Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial development.
12. Infrastructure: Energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, etc.
13. Science and Technology-Development and application in daily life and National Security, Science and Technology Policy of India.
14. Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology in Digitization of Technology. Development of new technologies, transfer of technology, technologies with dual and critical use.
15. Awareness in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers, Energy Resources, Nano-technology, Microbiology, Bio-technology. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and issues related to digital rights.
16. environmental protection and ecosystem, conservation of wildlife, biodiversity, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment,
17. Disaster, disaster mitigation and management as a non-traditional safety and security challenge.
18. Challenges of International Security: Issues of nuclear proliferation, causes and spread of extremism, role of communication networks, media and social networking, basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking.
19. India’s internal security challenges: terrorism, corruption, extremism and organized crime.
20. Role, Types and Mandate of Security Forces, Higher Defense Organizations in India18- Specific Knowledge of Economy of Uttar Pradesh:- Overview of the Economy of UP: State Budget. Importance of agriculture, industry, infrastructure and material resources. Human resource and skill development. Government programs and welfare schemes.
21. Issues in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry.
22. Law & Order and Civil Defense with special reference to U.P.

GENERAL STUDIES-IV

1. Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human action,
2. Dimensions of ethics, Ethics in private and public relations. Human Values- Lessons from the life and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
3. Attitude: Content, structure, function, its effect and relation with thought and behaviour, ethical and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.
4. Merit and core values ​​for civil service, integrity, fairness and non-partisanship, objectivity, devotion to public services, sympathy, tolerance and compassion towards weaker sections.
5. Emotional intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance.
6. Contribution of moral thinkers and philosophers of India and the world.
7. Public/Civil Service Values ​​and Ethics in Public Administration: Situations and Problems in Government and Private Institutions, Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas, Law, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as a
8. Source of Ethical Guidance, Accountability and Ethical Governance, Ethical Values ​​in Governance
9. Strengthening, International relations and funding, Ethical issues in corporate governance.
10. Integrity in Governance: Concept of Public Service, Philosophical Basis of Governance and Integrity,
11. Exchange of Information and Transparency in Government. Right to Information, Code of Conduct, Code of
12. Conduct, Citizen’s Charter, Work Culture, Quality of Service Delivery, Use of Public Money, Challenges of Corruption.
13. Case study on the above issues.

UPPSC PCS (Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services) Syllabus :

Pre Exam Syllabus

Pre Exam Syllabus is the Same as The Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination.

Mains Exam Syllabus

General Studies, Paper-I

1. History of India – Ancient, Medieval, Modern
2. Indian National Movement and Indian Culture.
3. Population, environment and urbanization in the Indian context.
4. World Geography, Geography of India and its Natural Resources.
5. Current events of national and international importance.
6. Indian agriculture, trade and commerce.
7. U.P. Specialized knowledge of education, culture, agriculture, trade, commerce, way of living and social customs. History of India and Indian Culture will cover the extensive history of the country from the mid-nineteenth century and will also include questions on Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru. The part of current events of national and international importance will also include questions on sports and games.

General Studies, Paper-II

1. Indian polity
2. Indian Economy
3. General Science (Role of Science and Technology in India’s Development including Science in Daily Life)
4. general mental ability.
   Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams.
5. The part related to Indian Polity will include questions on the Political System of India and the Constitution
6. of India. Indian Economy will cover the broad features of economic policy in India. The section dealing with the role and impact of science and technology in the development of India, questions will be asked to test
7. the awareness of the candidates in this field. Emphasis will be placed on applicable aspects. The part dealing
8. with Statistical Analysis, Graphs and Diagrams will include exercises to test the ability of the candidates to
9. draw general knowledge conclusions from statistical information presented in graphical or diagrammatic form and to indicate the extent of deficiencies or inconsistencies.

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

The total number of questions in the question papers of optional subjects will be eight. All questions will be of equal marks. Each paper will be divided into two parts, viz. Part A and Part B, each part has four questions. You have to attempt five questions out of eight questions. One question will be compulsory in each part. Candidates will have to answer three more questions out of the remaining six questions by taking at least one question from each part. Thus, at least two questions will be attempted from each part i.e. one compulsory question plus one more

Detailed UPPSC PCS Detailed Syllabus pdf

UPPSC PCS Interview : 

Interview will be conducted for 100 marks. The examination will be conducted keeping in view the matter of academic interest and the matter of general interest for general awareness, intelligence, character, expressive power/personality and general suitability for service.

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