UPPSC PCS Exam 2025 Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (PCS) every year for recruitment to prestigious Group A and B posts like SDM, Deputy SP, BDO, and others. The UPPSC PCS Exam 2025 includes three key stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. The Prelims is a screening test, while the Mains and Interview together decide final selection. This article presents a detailed subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, and marking structure for both Prelims and Mains, based on the latest UPPSC 2025 guidelines.
✅ UPPSC PCS 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following three stages:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective Type (Qualifying)
- Mains Examination – Descriptive Type (Merit Based)
- Interview/Personality Test – Final Selection
👉 The Prelims is qualifying in nature; final merit is based on Mains + Interview marks.
🧾 UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 150 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies II (CSAT) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
✅ Both papers are objective type (MCQ)
✅ Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature (minimum 33% required)
✅ No negative marking officially confirmed
📚 UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus 2025
📘 Paper I – General Studies I
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
- Economic and Social Development
- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science
📘 Paper II – General Studies II (CSAT) – Qualifying
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
- Elementary Mathematics (Class X level)
- General English and Hindi Comprehension (Class X level)
🧾 UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | General Studies I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper V | General Studies III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VI | General Studies IV | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VIII | Optional Subject Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
✅ Total Marks for Mains: 1500
✅ Optional subjects to be chosen from UPPSC official list
✅ Descriptive answers to be written in either Hindi or English
📚 UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2025
📘 General Hindi (Paper I)
- Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Tatsam-Tadbhav, etc.)
- Usage of words and sentence formation
- Precis writing, Essay, and Letter/Application writing
📘 Essay (Paper II)
Candidates must write three essays, selecting one topic from each section (total 3 essays).
Section A: Literature, Culture, Nationalism, Social Issues
Section B: Politics, Science, Environment, Economy
Section C: Agriculture, Technology, Globalization, Education
📘 General Studies I (Paper III)
- Indian Heritage and Culture
- Modern Indian History (1857 onwards)
- Freedom Struggle
- Post-independence consolidation
- History of the world (18th century onwards)
- Indian Society and its components
- Role of women and organizations
- Effects of globalization on Indian society
- Physical geography and Natural resources
- Human geography (population, urbanization)
📘 General Studies II (Paper IV)
- Indian Constitution and Governance
- Parliament and State Legislatures
- Statutory, regulatory, and quasi-judicial bodies
- Government policies and interventions
- Development processes
- Welfare schemes and issues
- Role of NGOs and SHGs
- Civil Services and accountability
- India’s relations with neighbors
- International institutions and agreements
📘 General Studies III (Paper V)
- Economic development and inclusive growth
- Budgeting and fiscal policies
- Agriculture and food security
- Science and Technology developments
- IT and cybersecurity
- Environment and biodiversity
- Disaster and risk management
- Infrastructure – energy, ports, roads
- Investment models and PPP
📘 General Studies IV (Paper VI)
- Ethics and Integrity
- Attitude and emotional intelligence
- Moral thinkers and philosophers
- Public/civil service values
- Probity in governance
- Case studies on ethical dilemmas and problem-solving
📘 Optional Subjects (Paper VII & VIII)
Candidates choose one optional subject, consisting of two papers, from the official list including:
- Anthropology
- Geography
- History
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Agriculture
- and many more…
🗣️ UPPSC PCS Interview / Personality Test
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test | 100 |
| Total (Mains + Interview) | 1600 |
The interview panel assesses:
- Candidate’s personality, administrative aptitude
- Knowledge of current issues
- Awareness about Uttar Pradesh governance
- Communication and leadership abilities
🔗 Important Links | UPPSC PCS 2025 Resources
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Exam Pattern: Download PDF | Prelims | Mains |
| Syllabus: Download PDF | Prelims | Mains |
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| 🌐 Official UPPSC Website | Click Here |
The UPPSC PCS 2025 Exam is a highly esteemed pathway to enter Uttar Pradesh’s administrative services. With three comprehensive stages—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—it requires in-depth preparation. The Mains exam especially demands strong conceptual clarity, writing skills, and ethics knowledge. Use trusted resources like MyCoaching app, Telegram, and official UPPSC site for accurate syllabus, updates, and practice material.