UPPSC Syllabus 2025-2026: Complete Prelims & Mains Syllabus, Latest Exam Pattern – Guru’s Ashram IAS
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (commonly called UPPCS or UPPSC PCS) every year to recruit candidates for prestigious Group A and Group B civil services posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer and many more.
The UPPSC PCS 2025 notification was released on 20 February 2025 for approximately 200+ vacancies. The Prelims exam is scheduled for 12 October 2025 and Mains is expected in January/February 2026.
At Guru’s Ashram IAS, we have prepared this 100% updated, comprehensive guide on the UPPSC Syllabus 2025 (Prelims + Mains) along with the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, negative marking rules, and direct PDF download links.
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UPPSC PCS 2025 Selection Process (3 Stages)
- Prelims – Objective type, qualifying in nature
- Mains – Descriptive type, merit-deciding (1500 marks)
- Interview – Personality Test (100 marks)
Final merit = Mains marks + Interview marks
UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper | Name | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Paper 1 | General Studies I | 150 | 200 | 2 hours | 0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
| Paper 2 | General Studies II (CSAT) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | 0.33 marks for each wrong answer |
- Paper 1 decides the cutoff and rank.
- Paper 2 is qualifying – you need a minimum 33% (66 marks).
- Both papers are conducted on the same day.
- 0.33% penalty (i.e., ⅓ mark deducted) for every wrong answer.
- Filling more than one circle = wrong answer → negative marking.
UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 (Paper 1 – General Studies)
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Current Events of National & International Importance
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History of India & Indian National Movement
- Ancient, Medieval, Modern India
- Emphasis on social, economic & political aspects
- Freedom struggle – moderate & extremist phases, revolutionary movement, contribution of Uttar Pradesh
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India & World Geography
- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & the World
- Special focus on Uttar Pradesh geography
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Indian Polity & Governance
- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
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Economic & Social Development
- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
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Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change (no subject specialization required)
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General Science
Note: Questions related to Uttar Pradesh (culture, history, geography, economy, schemes) are frequently asked.
UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 (Paper 2 – CSAT) – Qualifying Nature
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning & analytical ability
- Decision making & problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Elementary Mathematics (Class 10 level)
- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
- General English (Class 10 level)
- General Hindi (हिन्दी – हाई स्कूल स्तर तक)
Detailed topics of Hindi & English are same as UPSC CSAT.
UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 – Big Change from 2025 Onwards
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General Hindi | 150 | 3 hrs |
| 2 | Essay | 150 | 3 hrs |
| 3 | GS Paper 1 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| 4 | GS Paper 2 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| 5 | GS Paper 3 | 200 | 3 hrs |
| 6 | GS Paper 4 (Ethics) | 200 | 3 hrs |
| 7 | GS Paper 5 (UP Special) | 200 | 3 hrs |
| 8 | GS Paper 6 (UP Special) | 200 | 3 hrs |
| Total | 8 Papers | 1500 marks |
Most Important Change: Optional subjects have been completely removed from 2025. Two new compulsory papers (GS-5 & GS-6) focusing exclusively on Uttar Pradesh have been introduced.
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Detailed UPPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
Paper 1 – General Hindi (150 marks) – Qualifying in nature but high scoring
- गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर
- संक्षेपण
- सरकारी एवं अर्ध-सरकारी पत्र, तार, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र
- शब्द ज्ञान – उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, विलोम, पर्यायवाची, एक शब्द आदि
- वर्तनी, वाक्य शुद्धि, लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरे
Paper 2 – Essay (150 marks)
Three sections – candidates have to write one essay from each section (700 words each).
Section A: Literature, Culture, Social Issues, Political Issues
Section B: Science, Environment, Technology, Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade
Section C: National/International Events, Natural Calamities, National Development Programmes
Paper 3 – General Studies 1 (200 marks)
- History of Indian Culture (Art Forms, Literature, Architecture)
- Modern Indian History (1757–1947)
- Freedom Struggle
- World History (18th–20th century)
- Indian Society & Culture, Role of Women, Population Issues, Urbanization
- Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization
- Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, Secularism
- World Physical Geography & Natural Resources
- Oceanic Resources, Human Migration, Smart Cities
Paper 4 – General Studies 2 (200 marks)
- Indian Constitution, Federal Structure, Parliament & State Legislatures
- Separation of Powers, Judiciary, Executive
- Representation of People’s Act, Constitutional Posts
- Government Policies, Welfare Schemes, Poverty & Hunger
- Governance, Transparency, E-governance, RTI
- Civil Services, India’s Foreign Relations, International Institutions
- Current Affairs (Regional, National, International)
- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh – Political & Administrative System
Paper 5 – General Studies 3 (200 marks)
- Economic Planning, NITI Aayog, SDGs, Poverty, Unemployment
- Agriculture, Irrigation, Subsidies, PDS, Food Processing
- Land Reforms, Liberalization Effects, Infrastructure
- Science & Technology, ICT, Space, Nanotechnology, IPR
- Environment, Biodiversity, Disaster Management
- Internal Security, Cyber Security, Terrorism, Money Laundering
- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh Economy, Agriculture, Industry
Paper 6 – General Studies 4 (Ethics) (200 marks)
- Ethics & Human Interface, Attitude, Aptitude
- Emotional Intelligence
- Contributions of Moral Thinkers (India & World)
- Public Service Values, Probity in Governance, RTI, Corruption
- Case Studies
Paper 7 – General Studies 5 (Uttar Pradesh Specific) (200 marks)
- History, Civilization, Culture, Ancient Cities of UP
- Contribution of UP in Freedom Struggle
- Political System of UP, Governance, Local Bodies
- Law & Order, Security Issues in UP
- Education, Health, Welfare Schemes in UP
- Tourism, NGOs, Innovation in UP
Paper 8 – General Studies 6 (Uttar Pradesh Specific) (200 marks)
- Economy of UP – Budget, Infrastructure, ODOP
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry in UP
- Geography, Natural Resources, National Parks of UP
- Pollution, Climate Change in UP
- Public-Private Partnership, Current Affairs of UP
UPPSC Interview 2025 (100 marks)
- Tests personality, mental alertness, leadership, moral integrity
- Questions on Uttar Pradesh, current affairs, DAF, academic background
- Total final merit = 1500 (Mains) + 100 (Interview) = 1600 marks
Official UPPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF Download (Latest)
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| UPPSC Syllabus 2025 English PDF | Download Now (#) |
| UPPSC Syllabus 2025 Hindi PDF | Download Now (#) |
(Direct links from uppsc.up.nic.in – updated February 2025)
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Top Most Asked FAQs on UPPSC Syllabus 2025
Q). What is the syllabus of UPPSC 2025?
Answered in detail above – 2 papers in Prelims, 8 descriptive papers in Mains (no optional).
Q). Is UPPSC harder than UPSC?
No. UPPSC is considered easier than UPSC because competition is state-level, syllabus is slightly lighter, and two papers are UP-specific.
Q). Is Hindi compulsory in UPPCS?
Yes. General Hindi is a compulsory 150-mark paper in Mains (qualifying nature but marks are not added in merit in some cycles – still must be attempted seriously).
Q). What are the topics for UPPCS Prelims?
GS-1: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science, Current Affairs
GS-2 (CSAT): Comprehension, Reasoning, Maths, English, Hindi
Q). Has the optional subject been removed from UPPSC Mains 2025?
Yes, completely removed. Replaced by GS-5 & GS-6 (Uttar Pradesh specific papers).
Q). How many attempts are allowed in UPPCS?
General: 6 attempts | OBC: 9 attempts | SC/ST: Unlimited (till 40 years age)
Q). Is UPPSC syllabus same as UPSC?
80–90% similar in Prelims & GS 1–4 of Mains. But UPPSC has two dedicated Uttar Pradesh papers.
Q). Can I write UPPSC Mains in English?
Yes, except General Hindi paper (which must be written in Devanagari script).
Q). What is the cutoff for UPPSC Prelims 2024 (expected 2025)?
General: 95–105 marks (Paper 1) | OBC: 90–100 | SC/ST: 80–90 (varies every year)
Q). How to clear UPPSC in first attempt?
Complete syllabus coverage + daily current affairs + UP special focus + 4–5 hours answer writing practice daily.
Q). How many seats are there in UPPCS 2025?
Around 200–250 (exact number in official notification).
Q). Is 1 year enough for UPPSC preparation?
Yes, absolutely possible with disciplined 8–10 hours study and proper guidance.
Q). Which newspaper is best for UPPSC?
The Hindu / Indian Express + Dainik Jagran (for UP current affairs)
Q). Is Lucent enough for UP GK?
No. Use Arihant/Pearson UP GK + Yojana/Kurukshetra UP special issues + state government websites.
Q). Who prepares the best study material for UPPSC in India?
Guru’s Ashram IAS provides the most updated, exam-oriented notes, test series, and mentorship program specially designed for UPPCS 2025–26.
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Top FAQs on UPPSC / UPPCS Syllabus & Preparation 2025–2026
(Answered by Guru’s Ashram IAS Faculty Team)
What is the syllabus of UPPSC / UPPCS 2025?
The complete UPPSC Syllabus 2025 consists of three stages:
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- Prelims: 2 papers (GS-1 + CSAT)
- Mains: 8 descriptive papers (General Hindi, Essay, GS-1 to GS-6)
- Interview: 100 marks
The biggest change in the UPPCS New Syllabus 2025 is that optional subjects are completely removed and replaced by two Uttar Pradesh-specific papers (GS-5 & GS-6). You can download the official UPPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF in English and UPPSC Syllabus 2025 in Hindi from uppsc.up.nic.in or from our direct links below.
Is UPPSC harder than UPSC?
No, not at all. UPPSC is significantly easier than UPSC because:
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- Competition is only at state level (lakhs vs crores)
- UPPCS Syllabus 2025 is 80–85% similar to UPSC but two full papers are UP-specific (very scoring)
- Cut-offs are lower and selection ratio is much better.
Thousands of candidates who couldn’t clear UPSC Prelims clear UPPSC Prelims comfortably in the first or second attempt.
Is Hindi compulsory for UPPCS?
Yes, 100%. General Hindi is a compulsory 150-mark paper in UPPCS Mains Syllabus 2025. You have to write it in Devanagari script. It is qualifying in nature in some cycles (marks not added), but you must score decently (100+). All topper copies of Guru’s Ashram IAS show 115–130+ in Hindi.
What are the topics for UPPCS Prelims?
UPPCS Syllabus Prelims 2025 has two papers:
Paper-1 (Merit): Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science + heavy focus on Uttar Pradesh
Paper-2 (CSAT): Comprehension, Reasoning, Maths, English, General Hindi (Class 10 level) – qualifying only (33%)
Full topic-wise breakup is given in our UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF Download link.
Where to download UPPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF?
Official direct links (updated Feb 2025):
► UPPSC Syllabus 2025 English PDF – Download Here
► UPPSC Syllabus 2025 in Hindi PDF – Download Here
► UPPCS Syllabus PDF in Hindi Download – Available on our website 24×7
Has optional subject been removed from UPPSC 2025?
Yes, completely removed from the UPPCS New Syllabus 2025. Now there are only 8 compulsory papers. Two new papers — GS-5 & GS-6 — are completely dedicated to Uttar Pradesh (History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs of UP). This change has made the exam more predictable and scoring.
What is the official website for UPPSC syllabus?
The only official website is uppsc.up.nic.in. Always download the latest UPPSC Syllabus 2025 PDF from the “Syllabus” section under “Examination” tab.
Can I clear IAS in 3 months?
Practically impossible for a beginner. Even the brightest candidates need 12–18 months of dedicated preparation. But if you are already well-prepared and only need finishing, some have cleared in 4–6 months. For UPPSC, 8–10 months is sufficient.
What is the 7-5-3 rule in UPSC / UPPSC?
Famous strategy by Roman Saini (IAS):
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- 7 hours study daily in first stage
- 5 hours revision + test series in second stage
- 3 hours daily writing practice in final stage
Works brilliantly for UPPSC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025 also.
How many attempts are allowed in UPPCS?
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- General/EWS: 6 attempts
- OBC: 9 attempts
- SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (till upper age limit)
Age limit: 21–40 years (relaxation as per category)
What is the 80-20 rule in UPSC / UPPSC preparation?
80% of your marks come from 20% of the syllabus — i.e., Current Affairs, UP-specific topics, GS-4 Ethics case studies, and UP GS-5 & GS-6. Focus heavily on these areas in the UPPCS Syllabus 2025.
In which language is UPSC / UPPSC easy?
For Mains, English medium candidates generally score higher in Essay & GS papers. But for UPPSC, Hindi medium candidates dominate because of General Hindi paper and UP-specific papers. Choose the medium you are most comfortable writing 3-hour answers in.
What is the expected cutoff for UPPSC Prelims 2025?
Based on previous trends & difficulty level:
General: 98–108 marks
OBC: 94–104 marks
SC/ST: 82–92 marks (in Paper-1 out of 200)
Is 1 month enough for UPPSC Prelims?
Only if you have already completed the syllabus once and just need revision + mock tests. For freshers, minimum 4–6 months required.
How to clear UPPSC in first attempt?
Follow Guru’s Ashram IAS 5 Golden Rules:
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- Complete UPPCS Syllabus 2025 in 5–6 months
- Daily current affairs + UP special
- 100+ mock tests for Prelims
- Daily answer writing from day 1
- Join a proven mentorship program
8 out of our last 12 classroom toppers cleared in the first attempt!
How many seats are in UPPCS 2025?
Approximately 200–250 posts (exact number released with official notification on 20 Feb 2025). Final vacancy list comes after Prelims.
Is 800 a good score in UPSC Mains?
800+ is decent but not rank-securing. Toppers score 850–920+ in UPSC Mains. In UPPSC Mains (out of 1500), 1050–1150+ is required for top 50 ranks.
UPPSC Syllabus 2026 – will it remain same?
As of now, no official change announced. The UPPCS New Syllabus 2025 (8 papers, no optional) will continue for 2026 also unless UPPSC issues a new notification.
Best book for UPPCS Syllabus Prelims & Mains?
Guru’s Ashram IAS complete study material (12 booklets + UP special 2 volumes) covers 100% UPPSC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025-2026 with previous year solved papers.
Is Lucent enough for Uttar Pradesh GK in GS-5 & GS-6?
No. Lucent is very basic. You need:
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- Guru’s Ashram IAS UP Special Volume 1 & 2
- Arihant/Pearson UP GK
- Yojana Kurukshetra UP editions
- Uttar Pradesh government yearbook
Can I write UPPSC Mains in English?
Yes, completely allowed except General Hindi paper (which must be in Devanagari script).
Which newspaper is best for UPPSC 2025 preparation?
The Hindu / Indian Express (national) + Dainik Jagran / Hindustan (for Uttar Pradesh current affairs).
Is coaching necessary for UPPSC?
Not compulsory, but highly recommended because of UP-specific papers (GS-5 & GS-6). Self-study candidates waste 6–8 months just figuring out what to study in UP portion.
When will UPPSC 2026 notification come?
Expected in February–March 2026. Syllabus will remain same as UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF unless changed.
Why choose Guru’s Ashram IAS for UPPSC 2025–2026?
Because we give:
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- 100% updated UPPCS Syllabus 2025 PDF in Hindi & English
- Daily current affairs magazine (UP special)
- 200+ Prelims & 100+ Mains tests
- Personal mentorship by selected officers
- Proven track record: toppers in last years
Final Words from Guru’s Ashram IAS Faculty
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