Mains
Exam Pattern
Mains will be a written examination (descriptive type) consisting of compulsory and optional subjects. There will be 6 papers on compulsory subjects and 2 papers on optional subjects. Candidates have to write 2 papers on any of one Optional subject specified in UPPSC notification.
Papers | Description | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
General Hindi | Secure minimum marks as prescribed by UPPSC/Government | 150 | 3 Hours |
Essay | It will consist of 3 sections. Write an Essay on one topic from each section in 700 words | 150 | 3 Hours |
General Studies | General Studies I | 200 | 3 Hours |
General Studies II | 200 | 3 Hours | |
General Studies III | 200 | 3 Hours | |
General Studies IV | 200 | 3 Hours | |
Optional Subject | Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
Syllabus
Essay
- Section A : (1) Literature and Culture (2) Social sphere (3) Political sphere
- Section B: (1) Science, Environment and Technology (2) Economic Sphere (3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade
- Section C: (1) National and International Events (2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought etc. (3) National Development programmes and projects
General Studies 1
- History of Indian Culture
- Modern Indian history & Freedom Struggle
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization
- History of the World
- Indian Society and culture
- Physical, Economic & Human Geography of India & the World
- History, Culture & Geography with special reference of UP
General Studies II
- Constitution of India & Polity of India
- Governance in India
- Social Justice
- International Relations & organizations
- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh regarding Political, Administrative, Revenue and Judicial System.
- Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance.
General Studies III
- Indian Economy, Planning & Development
- Agriculture and its associated challenges & issues
- Developments in Science and Technology and its application
- Environment & Bio-diversity
- Disaster Management
- Challenges of International and Internal Security
- Specific knowledge of Uttar Pradesh Economy
- Law and Order and Civil Defence with special reference to U.P
General Studies IV
- Ethics and Human Interface
- Attitude
- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
- Emotional Intelligence
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world
- Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration.
- Probity in Governance
- Case studies on above issues