Crack the UPPSC Upper Subordinate Exam with Srishti IAS
Your complete, one-stop guide to the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPCS). Get the latest syllabus, exam patterns, previous year papers, and expert strategies to secure your rank as a Deputy Collector or DSP.
What is the UPPSC?
The Provincial Civil Service (PCS) is the administrative civil service under Group A and Group B of the state executive branch of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is the state agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Group A and Group B Civil Services of Uttar Pradesh.
Successful candidates in the Upper Subordinate exam hold highly prestigious administrative posts such as Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO).
Major Exams Conducted
- UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services (PCS)
- Review Officer / Asst. Review Officer (RO/ARO)
- Block Educational Officer (BEO)
- Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF/RFO)
The UPPSC PCS 3-Stage Examination
The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted in three rigorous stages to select the finest administrative talent for the state.
1. Preliminary Exam
Objective type (MCQs). Consists of Paper 1 (General Studies - 150 Marks) and Paper 2 (CSAT - 100 Marks, qualifying nature at 33%).
*Note: 1/3rd Negative Marking applies.2. Mains Examination
Subjective/Descriptive type. Consists of 8 papers totaling 1500 Marks (General Hindi, Essay, and GS Papers I to VI).
*Note: Optional subjects have been replaced with UP Special GS V & VI.3. Interview Test
The final Personality Test carries 100 Marks. It assesses the candidate's suitability for a career in public service.
Total Merit = Mains (1500) + Interview (100)Official UPPSC Complete Syllabus Breakdown
A deep dive into the official UPPSC Upper Subordinate syllabus. Familiarize yourself thoroughly to streamline your preparation.
Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) - 150 Marks
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- India 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, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.
Prelims Paper-II (CSAT) - 100 Marks (Qualifying)
- Comprehension.
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision making and problem-solving.
- General mental ability.
- Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics).
- General English up to Class X level.
- General Hindi up to Class X level.
Mains Examination (Written) - 1500 Marks
- General Hindi: 150 marks
- Essay: 150 marks
- General Studies I: 200 marks (History, Culture, Geography, Society)
- General Studies II: 200 marks (Polity, Governance, IR, Social Justice)
- General Studies III: 200 marks (Economy, Sci-Tech, Environment, Security, Disaster Management)
- General Studies IV: 200 marks (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude)
- General Studies V: 200 marks (UP Special - History, Polity, Governance, Security of UP)
- General Studies VI: 200 marks (UP Special - Economy, Geography, Environment of UP)
Previous Year Question Papers (2010 - 2025)
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