UPPCS Examination Syllabus
In this article, we mention about UPPCS Examination Syllabus. UPPCS is a well-known government competitive examination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the toughest exams. Those aspirants who are preparing for UPPCS must be aware of the UPPCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 to prepare effectively. Knowing the UPPCS Syllabus will provide each and every detail about UPPCS’s subjects and topics of the exam. For details, read the full article by instituterank.com on UPPCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Paper-I
General Studies-I
Current events of national and international importance
Contemporary happenings on National and International levels are extremely noteworthy topics in any competitive examination. so in UPPCS also. aspirants are expected to know about them.
History of India and the Indian National Movement
In History, the candidate should have a wide knowledge of ancient Indian history and social, economic and political aspects of Indian History. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to have a synoptic view of the nature and character of the freedom movement, the development of nationalism and the achievement of independence.
India and World Geography
Candidate should have an extended understanding of the Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World.
In World Geography only a general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to the Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.
Indian Polity and Governance
In Indian Polity and governance candidates are expected to know everything about the Indian constitution, the Political System of India from its roots, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues and other issues related to Indian polity and governance.
Questions will test the learning of the candidate on the country’s political system from basic to advanced.
Economic and Social Development
Economic and Social Development covers topics like Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc. Questions will come to know about the relationship between Population, Environment and Urbanisation in the world.
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change demands general awareness of the subject from candidates.
General Science
Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and knowledge of Science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person, who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
Paper-II
General Studies-II
1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision-making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10th level-Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics
7. General English up to Class 10th level
8. General Hindi up to Class 10th level
Elementary Mathematics (Upto Class X Level)
- Arithmetic:- (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational numbers, Real numbers, Divisors of an Integer, prime Integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integers and their Interrelationship. (ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound Interests (vii) Work and Time (viii) Speed, Time and Distance
- Algebra:- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their interrelationship, Remainder theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory:- Set, null set, subsets and proper subsets of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, Venn diagram.
- Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.
- Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative frequency. Representation of data – Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency curves (ogives), Measures of Central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode.
General English Upto Class X Level
- Comprehension
- Active Voice and Passive Voice
- Parts of Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Punctuation and Spellings
- Words meanings
- Vocabulary and Usage
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks
सामान्य हिंदी (हाईस्कूल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक्रम में सम्मिलित किये जाने वाले विषय
1. हिंदी वर्णमाला, विराम चिन्ह
2. शब्द रचना, वाक्य रचना, अर्थ
3. शब्द-रूप
4. संधि, समास
5. क्रियायें
6. अनेकार्थी शब्द
7. विलोम शब्द
8. पर्यायवाची शब्द
9. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
10. तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी (शब्द भंडार)
11. वर्तनी
12. अर्थबोध
13. हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में होने वाली अशुद्धियाँ
14. उत्तर प्रदेश की मुख्य बोलियाँ
MAINS EXAMINATION
सामान्य हिंदी
1. दिये गए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोध एवं प्रश्नोत्तर।
2. संक्षेपण।
3. सरकारी एवं अर्धसरकारी पत्र लेखन, तार लेखन, कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना, परिपत्र।
4. शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग।
(अ) उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग
(ब) विलोम शब्द
(स) वाक्यांश के लिए एकशब्द
(द) वर्तनी एवं वाक्य शुद्धि
5. लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरे।
Essay
The essay question paper contains a total of three sections. Candidates have to choose one topic from each section and they have to write an essay of 700 words limit on each topic. Topics of the essay will be based on the below-given spheres:
- 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, Landslide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought etc. (3) National Development programmes and projects.
General Studies-I
- The history of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern periods.
- Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Important events, characters and issues, etc.
- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors and their contributions from different regions of the country.
- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.).
- World History– will include events from the 18th century to the middle of the 20th century such as the French Revolution of 1789, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism, etc. their forms and effects on the society
- Salient features of Indian Society and culture.
- Role of Women in society and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their solutions.
- Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on economy, polity and social structure.
- Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
- Distribution of major natural resources of the World- Water, Soils, and Forests about South and South-East Asia with special reference to India. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).
- Salient features of Physical Geography– Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, Ocean Currents, winds and glaciers.
- Oceanic resources of India and their potential.
- Human migration– refugee problem of the World with a focus on India.
- Frontiers and boundaries of Indian sub-continent.
- Population and Settlements– Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.
General Studies-II
- Indian Constitution– Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure, Role of Supreme Court in the evolution of basic provisions of Constitution.
- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and States– Issues and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges.
- Role of Finance Commission in Centre-State Financial Relations.
- Separation of powers dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions, Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
- Comparison of the Indian Constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries.
- Parliament and State Legislatures– Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and concerned issues.
- Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary– Ministries and Departments of the Government, Pressure Groups, and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity, Public Interest Litigation.
- Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities
- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning.
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design, implementations and Information Communications Technology.
- Development processes– The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes, mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources.
- Issues relating to poverty and hunger, and their implication on the body politic.
- Important aspects of governance. Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations and potential, citizens, charters and institutional measures.
- Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.
- India and its relationship with neighbouring Countries.
- Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests- Indian diaspora.
- Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and functioning.
- Current affairs and events of Regional, State, National and International importance.
General Studies-III
- Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements, Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social Justice and Inclusive growth.
- Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.
- Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, and e-technology in the aid of farmers.
- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, Issues of buffer stocks and food security, and Technology missions in agriculture.
- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
- Land reforms in India since independence.
- Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
- Infrastructure– Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.
- Science and Technology– Developments and applications in everyday life and National Security, India’s Science and Technology policy.
- Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use of technologies.
- Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers, Energy resources, nano-technology, microbiology, and biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), and digital rights.
- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wildlife, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
- Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management.
- Challenges of International Security– Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and spread of extremism, Communication networks, the role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and human trafficking.
- India’s internal security challenges– Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes.
- Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defence organizations in India.
- Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.
General Studies-IV
- Ethics and Human Interface– Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, dimensions of ethics, Ethics in private and public relationships.
- Human Values Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators, the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
- Attitude– Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behaviour, moral and political attitudes, social influence and persuasion.
- Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
- Emotional Intelligence– concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance.
- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
- Public/Civil Service values and ethics in Public Administration– status and problems, ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of moral values in governance, ethical issues in international relations and funding, corporate governance.
- Probity in Governance– concept of public service, philosophical basis of governance and probity, information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, codes of ethics, codes of conduct, citizen’s charter, work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
- Case studies on the above issues.
General Studies-V
- History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.
- Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.
- Contributions of UP in Pre and Post 1857 freedom struggles of India.
- Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
- Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature and languages/dialects, and social customs of UP.
- Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
- Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court and its jurisdiction in UP.
- Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency fund, Political Parties and State Election Commission of UP.
- Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in U P.
- Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, E-Governance, Right to Information, Redressal Policy.
- Land Reforms and its impact in UP.
- Issues Related to Security in UP.
- Linkage between development and spread of extremism.
- Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to internal security through communication networks, media and social networking sites.
- Basic rules of cyber security, money- -laundering and its prevention.
- Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
- Security challenges and their management in border areas, linkage of organized crimes with terrorism.
13. Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
14. Medical and Health issues in UP
15. State Education System of UP.
16. Contribution of U Pin development of India.
17. Current Affairs of UP.
18. Implementation of the Jal Shakti Mission and another central welfare scheme in UP.
19. NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.
20. Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.
21. Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and its impact on employment and socio-economic development of the society.
General Studies-VI
- Overview of the Economy of UP: Main features of the economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and importance of Physical Resources.
- Trade, Commerce, and Industries of UP.
- UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development for the welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill Development.
- Investment in U P: Issues and Impact.
- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UP Government.
- Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.
- Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.
- Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.
- UP New Forest Policy.
- Argo and Social Forestry in U.P
- Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.
- Developmental Indices of U Pin various fields.
- Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System and Vegetation.
- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in UP.
- Transport Network in UP.
- Power Resources, Infrastructure, and Industrial Development of UP.
- Pollution and Environmental Issues in U P, Pollution Control Board and its functions.
- Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.
- Climate Change and Weather Forecasting Issues in UP.
- Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna regarding UP.
- Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements, and efforts in U P.
- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, and Arboric culture in up and its impact on the development of UP.
- The evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the development of UP.
Conclusion:
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