UPPSC PCS 2020 SYLLABUS: Prelims & Mains Exam Download Pdf

UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 and UP PCS Prelims Paper Pattern is given below. First, we will
explain the UPPSC paper pattern then UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS Prelims syllabus 2020 will be
specified.

Given UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS prelims syllabus and UPPCS Paper pattern are based on the latest
update by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj.

UPPSC Syllabus 2020 Latest Pattern:

The UPPCS competitive examination comprises three stages:

(1) Prelims Examination (Objective Multiple choice)

(2) Main Examination (Written)

(3) Interview (Oral)

UPPSC Prelims Paper Syllabus 2020

UPPCS / PCS Pre Paper syllabus 2020 consists of two papers: Both exams are of a two-hour
duration

• Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks/150 Questions)
• Paper 2: CSAT (200 marks/100 Questions)

Note: Paper 2(CSAT) is a qualifying paper in UPPCS/ PCS Pre paper; in which the candidates
must obtain a minimum of 33% marks. However, the selection from the UPPCS / PCS Pre paper
stage will be done on the basis of marks obtained in Paper 1

The UP PCS exam pattern for UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 is given in the table
below:

Name of Exam Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission: UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS Prelims
Number of Papers 2020
UPPSC Exam Date 1. Paper 1 – General Studies I

Duration of Exam 1. Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT)
June 21, 2020 (Can be changed)
2 hour each;

Both papers conducted on the same day;

• Paper 1 – 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
• Paper 2 – 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

Number of Questions Paper-I: 150 questions

Type of Exam Paper-II: 100 questions
Nature of Questions Offline (Pen-paper)
All questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Both Papers will be of 200 marks each.

Maximum Marks 1. Paper 1 will be considered for merit ranking

2. Paper 2 is a qualifying paper on the lines of Prelims (33% qualifying criteria)
• As per the new UPPSC exam pattern, there will be 0.33% negative marking for
every incorrect answer.

Negative Marking • For example, if the maximum marks allotted for a question is 2, then answering
it incorrectly would incur a penalty of 0.66 marks

• Filling multiple circles on the OMR sheet for the same question would be
treated as an incorrect answer.

How to Calculate Final • There is no negative marking for leaving a question blank.
score: Marks for correct question= 1.33

And for wrong questions= 1/3 negative marking is followed.

So, marks deducted for each wrong answer is 0.44

UPPCS / PCS Pre Syllabus of Paper 1: General Studies

1. Current events of national and international importance

2. History of India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the

World

4. Indian Polity & Governance -Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public

Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

5. Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion,

Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do

not require subject specialization and Climate Change – that do not require subject

specialization.

7. General Science

UPPCS/ PCS Pre Syllabus of Paper 2: CSAT

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 X level
7. General English up to Class X level
8. General Hindi up to Class X level.

Given UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS prelims syllabus and UPPCS Paper pattern are based on the latest
update by UPPSC.