UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 Syllabus Paper 1 GS & Paper 2 CSAT Exam Pattern, Topics Details: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will conduct a preliminary exam on May 14, 2023, in offline mode for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Range Forest Officer (RFO) Services Examination 2023. Candidates who are appearing for this exam can check the syllabus for General Studies and CSAT online.
Exam Schedule of the UPPSC PCS 2023 Prelims exam
UPPSC Exam |
Date & Time of Test/ Exam |
| Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Range Forest Officer (RFO) Services Examination – 2023 | May 14 2023 in two sessions
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
UPPSC PCS 2023 Selection Process
The selection process for UPPSC PCS 2023 includes three stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
Objective Type & Multiple choice, Paper-1 General Studies (GS), Paper-2 CSAT on May 14, 2023
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination) – To be notified
Stage 3: Personality Test/ Viva- Voce
To be announced later
UPPSC PCS 2023 Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced over 170 vacancies for the UPPSC PCS and ACF/RFO exams. The Combined State Services Examination has approximately 170 vacancies, while the requisition for the post of ACF/RFO has not yet been received.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Educational Qualifications
| S. No | Name of the Post | Essential Qualification |
| 1 | Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate |
| 2 | District Basik Shiksha Adhikari/ Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Office | Post Graduate Degree |
| 3 | District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit) | Commerce Graduate |
| 4 | Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade 1) / Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade 2) | Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engg. As one subject. |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, DIET | Post Graduate Degree with B.Ed. |
| 6 | Chemist | MSC in Organic Chemistry At least three years of experience in Chemical analysis of edible products like Honey, Oil Spices, etc. |
| 7 | Officer on Special Duty (Computer) | Graduation degree in Computer Engineering from a recognized Government Institute. (OR)
1. First Class Post Graduate Degree in Math and one year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institute. |
| 8 | District Can Officer, UP Agriculture Service Group B (Development Branch) | Agriculture Graduate |
| 9 | Labour Enforcement Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Degree in Law / Labour relation / Labour welfare / Labour Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| 10 | Management Officer/Manager (Estate Department) | Graduation from a University established by law in India. Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology from an Institution Recognized by Govt. Or graduation in Hotel Management Catering Technology from a University established by law in India. |
| 11. | Technical Assistant | Post Graduate Degree with at least 50% marks in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geology or applied Geology (with Physics, Mathematics at B.Sc level)from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto, or |
| 12. | Tax Assessment Officer | Graduation Degree in Commerce or Economics with 55% marks from a university recognized by Law in India. |
UPPSC PCS 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern
The UPPSC PCS 2023 Preliminary exam will have two compulsory papers. The answer sheets will be on OMR sheets. Each paper will be of 200 marks and two hours duration. Both papers will have multiple-choice questions with 150 and 100 questions respectively.
Paper |
Number of Questions & Marks |
| Paper – 1: General Studies-1 (GS) | 150 Questions & 200 Marks (2 Hours) |
| Paper – 2: General Studies 2 (CSAT – Qualifying in Nature) | 100 Questions & 100 Marks (2 Hours) |
UPPSC PCS 2023 Exam Penalty Marks
- Paper 2 in the Preliminary Examination is a qualifying paper with a minimum passing score of 33%.
- To be evaluated, candidates must take both papers in the Preliminary Examination. Failure to appear in both papers will result in disqualification.
- For each incorrect answer, one-third of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
- The merit of the Candidates will be determined based on marks obtained in Paper-I of the Preliminary Examination.
- In order to be considered for the merit/select list, S.C. & S.T. candidates must obtain at least 35% marks in the Preliminary/Main examination. For candidates of other categories, the minimum efficiency standard is 40%. Candidates who do not achieve these minimum marks will be disqualified.
- The Commission will declare fifteen times the number of vacancies in successful candidates for the main examination based on the results of the Preliminary Examination. Three times the number of vacancies shall be called for the interview.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Paper 1 General Studies 1 (GS 1) Syllabus
| General Studies Subjects | GS Syllabus |
| General Science | Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding 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 particular scientific discipline |
| Current events of national and international importance | On Current Events of National and International Importance, candidates will be expected to know about them. |
| History of India and the Indian National Movement | In History, emphasis should be on a broad understanding of 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 growth of nationalism, and the attainment of Independence. |
| Indian and World Geography | 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 | Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.:- In Indian Polity, Economics, and Culture, questions will test knowledge of the country’s political system including Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India, and Indian Culture. |
| Economic and Social Development | Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.:- The candidates will be tested concerning problems and the relationship between Population, Environment, and Urbanisation. General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization, General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates. |
| General Science | Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding 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. |
| Note: Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to Uttar Pradesh. | |
UPPSC PCS 2023 Paper 2 General Studies 2 (CSAT) Syllabus
| S.No. | Topic-wise Syllabus |
| 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 (Upto Class X Level)
1. 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 2. 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. 3. Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangles, rectangle, squares, trapezium, and circles, their perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of a sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone, and Cube. 4. 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. |
| 7 | General English Upto Class X Level
1. Comprehension 2. Active Voice and Passive Voice 3. Parts of Speech 4. Transformation of Sentences 5. Direct and Indirect Speech 6. Punctuation and Spellings 7. Words meanings 8. Vocabulary & Usage 9. Idioms and Phrases 10. Fill in the Blanks |
| 8 | General Hindi upto Class X level |
Once you have familiarized yourself with the detailed syllabus of the UPPSC PCS 2023 Prelims Exam, the next crucial step is to create a study plan and start working on it. A good way to begin your preparation is by solving the previous year’s question papers and analyzing your strengths and weaknesses. With consistent practice, you can improve your accuracy and increase your chances of scoring well on the exam.
