UKPSC Prelims & Mains Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025: Download PDF!

S. No.

Question Paper

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Time Duration

1.

First Paper

General Studies

150

150

2 hours

2.

Second Paper

General Aptitude Test

100

150

2 hours

Paper No.

Subject

Duration

Marks

1

General Hindi

3 hours

150

2

Essay

3 hours

150

3

General Studies I (Indian Heritage, Culture, History, Geography, Society)

3 hours

200

4

General Studies II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, IR)

3 hours

200

5

General Studies III (Tech, Economy, Biodiversity, Environment, Disaster Mgmt.)

3 hours

200

6

General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude)

3 hours

200

7

General Studies V (Knowledge of Uttarakhand)

3 hours

200

8

General Studies VI (Knowledge of Uttarakhand)

3 hours

200

Topic 

Subtopics 

Unit- I

Indian History, Culture and National Movement

Pre-Historic Period

Mauryan Empire

Gupta Empire 

Post-Gupta Period

Advent of Islam in India

Mughal Empire

Advent of Europeans

Economic impact of British rule and other related aspects

Indian National Congress

First World War and Indian National Movement 

Government of India Act 1935

History and Culture Of Uttarakhand

Pre-historic Period

Proto-historic period

Ancient tribes of Uttarakhand

Kuninda and Yaudheya

Kartikpur dynasty

Katyuri dynasty

Parmar dynasty of Garhwal

Chand dynasty of Kumaon

Gorkha Invasion and their rule in Uttarakhand

British Rule

Tehri Estate

Freedom Movement in Uttarakhand- First war of Independence (1857) and Uttarakhand

Role of Uttarakhand in India’s national movement

People’s movements of Uttarakhand

Other related aspects

Unit-II

Indian and World Geography

Geography of the world

Geography of India

Geography of Uttarakhand

Unit-III

Indian Polity

National

International

Indian Polity

Panchayati Raj

Public Policy

Issues Concerning Rights

Political System of Uttarakhand

Unit-IV

Economic and Social Development

National

International

Uttarakhand

Unit-V

General Science and Technology

Science and Technology in India: History and contribution

Current affairs

State, National and International Scientific and Research Related other organizations- IUCN, WWF, IPCC, WHO, UNESCO, etc

Information technology and application of computers m daily life, e­-governance, etc

Ecology and environment

Natural resources

Biodiversity – Threats and conservation. Ethics and usage

Environmental Crisis: Air, water, soil and space pollution. Laws and Acts, Global warming

Global climate change – causes and effects

Concept of remote sensing and GIS Applications

Weather Forecasting

Application of spreadsheet and Database Applications

Physical Science/ Awareness

Life Science

Unit-VI

Current events of State, National and International Importance

Continents and Nations, Important events of Space, Wonders of the World, Religions of the World, Indian States, Famous books and writers of the World/India, Famous Scientists, Important Awards, Indian defence system, Health and Family welfare, Scientific and technical development, Education, National symbols, Protocol in India, Important Human rights and welfare organizations of World/India, Important Religious places, Important Passes, Dances of India, Cultural Institutes, Music, Drawing, Indian Languages, World Heritage, Important newspapers, Important Dates, Sports Landscape, Important Sports and related terms, Conventions/Exhibitions/Festival/Conferences, Important Reports and other related aspects.

Topic 

Subtopics 

Unit-I

Aptitude

Statement/propositions true and false statement (syllogism) Analogies, Similarities and differences, Observation

Logical and Analytical ability

Logic: Statements – Arguments, Statement- Assumptions, Statement – Courses of Action, Statement – Conclusions, Deriving Conclusions from passages, Theme Detection, Question – Statements, Venn Diagram, Arithmetic number serves, Arithmetical reasoning and Figural Classification, Relationship concepts.

Decision-making and problem-solving

Decision-making, Visual memory, Discrimination, Coding and Decoding, assertion and Reason

General mental Ability

Direction sense Test, Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Critical thinking, Puzzle Test, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet test, Data sufficiency, inserting the missing Character

Numerical Identification

Number & their classification, the test of divisibility of number, general properties of divisibility, the test of prime number, division and remainder, remainder rules, two-line number series, some rules on natural numbers

Statistics Analysis

Presentation of Data through chart, graph, Tables, sufficiency of data

Unit-II

Comprehension Skills in English Language

There shall be a long passage in English for comprehension, followed by three objective-type questions, with multiple choices, of 1.5 marks each. These questions will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend the ideas contained in the passage, as well as his/her knowledge of the English language/grammar.

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The four questions (1.5 marks each) based on language/grammar may cover the following areas:

• Vocabulary
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• One-word substitution
• Phrases/phrasal verbs
• Transformation of sentences

हिन्दी भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल

• हिन्दी -भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल हेतु दिए गए विस्तृत अपठित गद्यांश या अवतरण से, प्रतिपाद्य (विषयवस्तु), भाषा और व्याकरण पर आधारित, 06 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे। प्रत्येक वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न डेढ़ अंक का होगा तथा प्रत्येक प्रश्न के चार वैकल्पिक उत्तर A, B, C, D होंगे। जिनमें केवल एक उत्तर ही सही होगा।
• 07 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न (प्रत्येक डेढ़ अंक) अपठित गद्यांश के कथ्य, शीर्षक , उद्देश्य, भाषा, लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरा, अलंकार, शब्द- विवेक (तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द विलोम शब्द, शब्दार्थ), उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, सन्धि, समास और क्रियारूप आदि पर आधारित होने चाहिए।

Topic 

Subtopics 

Section-A

Literature and Culture

Social sphere

Political sphere

Economic sphere: Agriculture, Industry and Trade

Section-B

Science, Environment and Technology 

National and International Events

Natural Calamities: Landslide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought, etc.

National Development Programmes and projects

Section-C

Social structure of Uttarakhand

History and Culture, Art and Literature in Uttarakhand

Economic and Geographic Scenario of Uttarakhand, Tourism and Migration in Uttarakhand

Environment & Disaster and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand

Women Empowerment in Uttarakhand

Topic 

Subtopics 

Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues.

The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.

Post – independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on society.

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their remedies.

Effects of globalization on Indian society.

Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

Salient features of the world's physical geography.

Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).

Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location – changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Topic 

Subtopics 

Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations

Indian Constitution

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges significant provisions to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.

Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Parliament and State legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the judiciary

Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

Development processes and the development industry

Issues relating to poverty and hunger

Role of civil services in a democracy.

India and its neighborhood – relations.

Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate.

Topic 

Subtopics 

Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and

Disaster Management

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

Government Budgeting.

Issue related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices

Food processing and related industries in India

Infrastructure: Energy, ports, Airports, Railways etc.

Investment models. 

Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life

Disaster and disaster management

Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 

Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

Topic 

Subtopics 

Ethics, integrity and Aptitude

This paper will include questions to the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem-solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society.

Ethics and Human Interface

Aptitude and foundational values for civil service, integrity, impartiality and – partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker – sections

Emotional intelligence – concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

Probity in Governance

Case studies on above issues

Topic 

Subtopics 

Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand

History of Uttarakhand

British Rule in Uttarakhand

Popular Movements in Uttarakhand

Society and Culture of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand State- Political, Local Administration and Public Policy

Current events in the context of Uttarakhand state.

Topic 

Subtopics 

Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand

Geography of Uttarakhand

Hydro-electric Projects, Water Scarcity and Solution

Tourism – Problems and Prospects.

National parks and Wild-life sanctuaries

Population- Growth Rate, Density, Distribution, Sex Raito, Literacy, Migration- Pattern, Problem and solution. Rural Settlement- type and patterns, Urbanization and cities, Smart City. Tribal habitat, Human Development Index

Economy of Uttarakhand

Natural Resources - Water, Forests, Minerals etc.

Economic profile of the State

Industrial development

Infrastructure

Economic Planning and Policies

Public Finance

Major economic problems of the State

Welfare programs- Youth, Child and Women welfare programs, Poverty alleviation programs, MNREGA, Food and Civil supply, soldiers welfare and rehabilitation etc

Disaster Management

Human Resource and Community Development in Uttarakhand

Education

Health as a component of human resource development in Uttarakhand-

• Health care system in Uttarakhand.
• National Rural Health Mission and other related schemes.
• Health and Nutrition.
• Food Security Act etc.