UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2026 — Prelims, Mains & Interview
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Exam follows Prelims (GS + CSAT) → Mains → Interview. UP-specific GK and history carry significant weight alongside national topics.
Exam pattern
Prelims: Two papers (GS + CSAT, CSAT qualifying). Mains: Multiple GS papers + Essay + Optional (as per notification).
Prelims — General Studies
- History of India & UP
- Indian National Movement
- Geography (India & UP)
- Indian Polity
- Economy
- Environment
- Current events
- General science
Prelims — CSAT
- Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Numerical ability
- Decision making
Mains — Essay & GS (overview)
- Essay on social/economic topics
- UP history & culture
- Governance
- Ethics
- Optional subject papers
Preparation tips
- UP-specific: medieval history, freedom movement in UP, rivers, districts, schemes.
- Overlap UPSC GS notes but don't ignore state focus.
FAQs
Can I use UPSC books for UPPSC?
Yes for core GS, but add UP-specific sources for history, geography, and current affairs.