UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern and Syllabus & Interview
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exam for various administrative posts in the state government. After clearing the Prelims, candidates must appear for the Mains examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview). The UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 is descriptive in nature and evaluates analytical ability, subject knowledge, expression clarity, and understanding of state/national issues. This article provides a complete breakdown of the exam pattern, marks, subject-wise detailed syllabus, and the interview process for the latest UPPSC PCS 2025 exam.
🧾 UPPSC PCS 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for UPPSC PCS Exam consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam – Qualifying (Objective)
- Main Exam – Merit-based (Descriptive)
- Interview / Personality Test
✅ Final selection is based on Main exam marks + Interview.
📊 UPPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 3 | General Studies – I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 4 | General Studies – II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 5 | General Studies – III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 6 | General Studies – IV | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 7 | Optional Subject – Paper I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 8 | Optional Subject – Paper II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total | Written Exam (Mains Total) | 1500 | — |
✅ All papers are descriptive.
✅ Optional subjects list provided below.
✅ Marks obtained in all papers are counted in final merit.
🗣️ UPPSC PCS Interview Pattern 2025
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test | 100 |
| Grand Total | 1600 |
- Focuses on intellectual capability, decision-making, knowledge of UP, leadership, and personality.
- Conducted at UPPSC Headquarters, Prayagraj.
📚 Detailed UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2025
📘 Paper 1 – General Hindi
- Essay Writing
- Letter/Application
- Precis Writing
- Translation: Hindi to English and vice versa
- Grammar, Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary Usage
📘 Paper 2 – Essay (3 Sections)
Each section has topics. One essay (700 words approx.) must be written from each section.
- Section A (National Issues): Indian Politics, Economy, Development, Environment, Science
- Section B (UP Topics): Culture, Education, Agriculture, Infrastructure
- Section C (Global/Current): International Relations, Diaspora, Technology
📘 Paper 3 – General Studies I
🔹 Indian History
- Ancient, Medieval & Modern
- Social-Religious Movements
- Indian Freedom Movement
- Role of Women & Leaders in History
🔹 Indian National Movement
- 1857 Rebellion
- Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience
- Constituent Assembly & Constitution
🔹 Geography of India & World
- Physical, Economic, and Human Geography
- River Systems, Climate, Resources
- Agriculture, Population, Urbanization
🔹 Culture of India
- Art Forms, Architecture
- UP’s cultural heritage
- Folk Traditions, Literature
📘 Paper 4 – General Studies II
🔹 Indian Polity
- Constitution, Preamble, FRs and DPSPs
- Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism
- Civil Services, Governance Models
🔹 Governance
- Transparency, Accountability
- E-Governance, RTI, NGO role
- Important Acts & Reforms
🔹 International Relations
- India’s Bilateral Relations
- International Institutions: UN, WTO, IMF, WHO
- Global Politics, India’s Foreign Policy
🔹 UP Specific Topics
- Governance Structure
- Schemes and Administration
- Reforms and Policy Implementation
📘 Paper 5 – General Studies III
🔹 Indian Economy
- Growth Models, GDP, Inflation
- Government Budgeting, Planning
- Banking, Fiscal & Monetary Policy
- Industrial & Agricultural Development
🔹 Science & Technology
- Space & Defence Technology
- Biotechnology, IT, AI
- Energy (Conventional & Non-Conventional)
🔹 Environment & Disaster Management
- Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Climate Change
- Conservation, Pollution
- Earthquake, Flood, Cyclone, Forest Fire
🔹 Security Issues
- Internal Security, Border Management
- Cybersecurity, Social Media Threats
- Terrorism, Organized Crime
📘 Paper 6 – General Studies IV (Ethics)
🔹 Ethics and Human Interface
- Determinants of Ethics, Ethics in Public Service
- Moral Thinkers & Philosophers
🔹 Attitude & Aptitude
- Emotional Intelligence, Empathy
- Public Service Values
🔹 Integrity in Public Administration
- Code of Conduct
- Work Culture, Probity
- Governance Challenges
🔹 Case Studies
- Real-life scenarios on public administration, ethics dilemmas, leadership issues
📘 Paper 7 & 8 – Optional Subjects
Candidates must choose one optional subject from the following (2 papers – 200 marks each):
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce & Accountancy
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & IR
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- English Literature
- Hindi Literature
- Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian, Arabic
🧠 Tips for Interview Round
- Be aware of UP’s policies, economy, schemes, and culture
- Prepare on current affairs, both national and international
- Maintain confidence, honesty, and communication clarity
- Expect questions from your optional subject and DAF
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The UPPSC PCS Mains & Interview 2025 stages are crucial in determining the final selection. With an updated understanding of the detailed syllabus, optional subjects, and GS topics, candidates should focus on writing practice, revision, and mock interviews. Keep visiting trusted platforms like MyCoaching and UPPSC’s official site for updates.