Overview
Description
The UPSSSC Lower PCS Examination is one of the most sought-after graduate-level recruitment exams conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). It is organized to recruit eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C administrative posts in different departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Candidates who qualify the UPSSSC PET and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can appear for the Main examination.
The UPSSSC Lower PCS syllabus is designed to assess a candidate's understanding of General Studies, Computer Awareness, General Hindi, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge. Along with conceptual knowledge, the examination evaluates analytical ability, decision-making skills, awareness of current affairs, and knowledge of state-specific topics. A thorough understanding of the syllabus helps candidates prioritize important subjects, develop an effective preparation strategy, and maximize their overall score in the examination. The latest exam consists of a single objective-type Main examination containing 100 multiple-choice questions with a duration of two hours and a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
Syllabus And Exam Details
UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026
Part 1: General Studies
1. History of India and National Movement
- Ancient Indian History
- Medieval Indian History
- Modern Indian History
- Indian Freedom Movement
- Important Revolutions and Movements
- Social and Religious Reform Movements
- Significant Historical Events
- Cultural Heritage of India
2. Indian Polity and Constitution
- Constitution of India
- Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union Government
- State Government
- Parliament
- State Legislature
- Judiciary
- Constitutional Bodies
- Election Commission
- Panchayati Raj System
- Local Self Government
- Public Administration
- Governance and Welfare Schemes
3. Geography
- Physical Geography
- Indian Geography
- World Geography
- Climate
- Rivers
- Mountains
- Natural Resources
- Agriculture
- Population
- Industries
- Transport
- Environmental Geography
4. Indian Economy and Social Development
- Basic Economic Concepts
- Indian Economic Planning
- NITI Aayog
- Five-Year Planning (Historical Perspective)
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Banking System
- Inflation
- Budget
- Taxation
- Financial Inclusion
- Poverty
- Unemployment
- Government Welfare Programmes
5. General Science
- Physics Fundamentals
- Chemistry Fundamentals
- Biology Fundamentals
- Human Body
- Health and Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Scientific Developments
- Everyday Science
- Space Science
- Biotechnology
6. Environment and Disaster Management
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Ecosystem
- Climate Change
- Pollution
- Environmental Conservation
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Development
- Natural Disasters
- Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Mitigation
7. Current Affairs
- National Events
- International Developments
- Government Policies
- Economic Updates
- Science and Technology
- Awards and Honours
- Sports
- Important Days
- Books and Authors
- Recent Appointments
8. Reasoning and Mental Ability
- Analogies
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Series
- Puzzle
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Statement and Conclusion
- Logical Reasoning
9. Elementary Mathematics
- Number System
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
10. General Hindi
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Formation
- Error Detection
- Comprehension
- One-word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
Part 2: Computer and Information Technology
- Computer Fundamentals
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Operating System
- Input and Output Devices
- Memory Units
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Internet
- Web Browsers
- Networking Basics
- Cyber Security
- Digital Services
- Computer Abbreviations
- Latest Information Technology Developments
Part 3: Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge
- History of Uttar Pradesh
- Geography of Uttar Pradesh
- Economy of Uttar Pradesh
- Culture and Heritage
- Folk Dance and Music
- Festivals
- Literature
- Art and Architecture
- Important Personalities
- Administrative Structure
- Government Schemes
- Tourism
- Agriculture
- Industries
- Rivers and Irrigation
- Wildlife Sanctuaries
- National Parks
- Current Affairs Related to Uttar Pradesh
UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam Pattern 2026
SubjectQuestionsMarksGeneral Studies6565Computer & Information Technology1515Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge2020Total100100
Key Highlights
- Examination Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
- Selection Process: PET-based shortlisting, Main Written Examination, and Document Verification.