UPPSC LT Grade History Syllabus: Are you aiming to become a government teacher in Uttar Pradesh through the UPPSC LT Grade Assistant Teacher Exam 2025? If you’ve selected History as your subject, then this blog post is your complete guide to the UPPSC LT Grade History Syllabus, along with exam pattern, topic-wise breakup, and best books to ace the exam.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the LT Grade Teacher recruitment exam for various subjects including History. Selected candidates are appointed as Assistant Teachers in Government High Schools and Inter Colleges across the state.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Paper II | History (Subject) | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours |
❗ Note: There is 1/3rd negative marking for each incorrect answer.
The History syllabus is divided into three broad categories: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History, along with World History and Indian Culture.
Indus Valley Civilization
Vedic Age & Later Vedic Period
Mahajanapadas and Rise of Jainism & Buddhism
Mauryan Empire – Chandragupta & Ashoka
Post-Mauryan Period – Kushanas, Satavahanas
Gupta Empire – Administration, Culture & Science
South Indian Kingdoms – Chalukya, Chola, Pallava
Ancient Education and Culture
Delhi Sultanate – Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Lodhi Dynasties
Mughal Empire – Babur to Aurangzeb
Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Vijayanagar & Bahmani Kingdoms
Maratha Empire – Shivaji & Successors
Administration, Architecture & Literature in Medieval India
Advent of Europeans
British Expansion & Policies
Revolt of 1857 – Causes, Nature, Outcomes
Indian National Movement – Moderate, Extremist & Gandhian Era
Revolutionary Movements
Role of Subhash Chandra Bose, INA
Partition & Independence of India
Socio-religious Reform Movements – Arya Samaj, Brahmo Samaj
French Revolution
American War of Independence
Industrial Revolution
Russian Revolution
World War I and II – Causes & Consequences
Rise of Hitler and Nazism
UNO and Global Organizations
Architecture – Stupas, Temples, Mosques, Forts
Dance, Music, Paintings (Madhubani, Mughal, etc.)
Languages & Scripts
UNESCO Cultural Sites in India
Religious & Philosophical Traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism)
Important Historical Terms
Chronology of Major Events
Contributions of Historical Personalities
History-related Current Affairs (for General Awareness)
🔗 Download Official UPPSC History Syllabus PDF
(Visit UPPSC → Notifications → LT Grade → Syllabus → History)
NCERT History Books (Class 6–12) – Most reliable source
India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma
History of Medieval India – Satish Chandra
Modern India – Bipan Chandra
Spectrum – A Brief History of Modern India
World History – Arjun Dev / Norman Lowe
Lucent GK – For Culture & Revision
📚 Start with NCERTs – Build strong foundation
🧾 Make timelines and flowcharts of important events
🔍 Focus on social reform movements & freedom struggle
📊 Use maps to locate historical events, kingdoms, battles
📖 Revise frequently using one-liner notes
📝 Attempt PYQs and mock tests regularly
“UPPSC LT Grade History Syllabus 2025 Explained”
“Modern Indian History in 60 Minutes”
“Top 100 History MCQs for LT Grade Exam”
“Chronology Tricks for Ancient & Medieval India”
“One-Shot Revision of Freedom Movement”
Q1. What is the qualification for History teacher post?
✅ Graduation in History + B.Ed. degree from a recognized university.
Q2. What is the level of questions in the History subject?
✅ Mostly from Class 9 to 12 NCERT, with some graduation-level questions.
Q3. Is World History important for this exam?
✅ Yes, around 10–15 questions may come from World History.
Q4. Is there an interview?
✅ No, selection is based only on the written test.
The UPPSC LT Grade History Teacher Exam 2025 is a great opportunity for aspirants from Arts background to become a government teacher. With focused study, quality resources, and consistent revision, you can crack this exam in your first attempt.
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