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
• Email
• 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.