UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject-Wise Topics & Exam Pattern

Last Updated: Apr 5, 2026, 11:02 IST

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 has been discussed in this article. Candidates appearing for the upcoming UPSSSC PCS must check the subject-wise topics to ace the exam with flying colours!

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern, Download PDF
UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern, Download PDF

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026 outlines the subjects and key topics prescribed by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for the Lower PCS examination. Along with the syllabus, candidates must understand the exam pattern to get familiar with the paper structure, marking scheme, important topics, and section-wise weightage. Aspirants planning to apply for the UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 exam should carefully review the syllabus to plan their preparation effectively and improve their chances of securing a good rank. Scroll on to find the latest UPSSSC PCS Syllabus for all subjects, namely, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi, Mathematics, and Uttar Pradesh-specific.

UPSSSC PCS Syllabus 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission released the UPSSSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 notification for 2285 vacancies. It is a remarkable opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure government jobs in Uttar Pradesh, especially for posts such as Auditor, Assistant, Clerk, and other administrative positions. Therefore, candidates should analyse the detailed UP Lower PCS syllabus and begin their preparation accordingly.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam Pattern 2026

  • UPSSSC PCS exam is divided into three parts, comprising 100 questions.

  • For every correct answer, candidates get one mark.

  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

  • The time duration to complete the exam is 2 hours.

Part

Subject

Questions

Marks

Part-1

History of India & Indian National Movement

05

05

Indian Polity & Indian Constitution

05

05

Geography of India & World

05

05

Indian Economy & Social Development

05

05

Science & Technology

10

10

Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management

10

10

Current Events (National & International)

05

05

Data Interpretation

05

05

General Hindi

10

10

Part-2

Computer & Information Technology

15

15

Part-3

General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

20

20

Total

 

100

100

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026 Subject-wise

Uttar Pradesh PCS syllabus consists of topics from subjects such as General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi, Mathematics, and Uttar Pradesh-specific. Only PET 2025 qualified candidates will be called for the Mains exam. Aspirants must secure above the cut-off marks to move forward in the selection process. 

Part-1: Subject Related Knowledge

Subject

Information

History of India & Indian National Movement

  • Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history

  • Indian National Movement: freedom movement, rise of nationalism, attainment of independence

Indian Polity & Indian Constitution

  • Constitutional development in India

  • Indian Constitution, political system and governance

  • Panchayati Raj and local self-governance

  • Public policy and official issues

  • Community development

Geography of India & World

  • India: Physical, social and economic geography, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, population and urbanization patterns, smart cities and smart villages

  • World: General information about world geography

Indian Economy & Social Development

  • Economic planning in India: objectives and achievements

  • Role of NITI Aayog

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Government budget components and financial system

  • Development of agriculture, industry and trade

  • Land reforms in India after independence

  • Effects of globalization and liberalization

  • Industrial policy changes and impact

  • Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, airports, railways

Science & Technology


  • India’s Science & Technology Policy

  • Achievements of Indians in science and technology

  • Indigenization of technology

  • Space technology, defense technology, energy sources

  • Nanotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology

  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Digital Rights

Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management

  • Environmental impact assessment

  • Climate change

  • Disaster Management Act-2005

  • NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF

  • Global efforts in disaster mitigation

Current Events of National & International Importance


  • Recent developments at both the national and international levels

Data Interpretation

  • Interpretation and analysis of data

  • Statistical analysis – graphs and diagrams

  • Ability to conclude from statistical and graphical information

General Hindi

  • Official, semi-official, personal and professional correspondence: letters, office orders, notifications, circulars

  • Phonetics: pronunciation, writing, vowels, consonants, matra, classification of sounds

  • Word formation: Sandhi and Sandhi-vichchhed, compounds, prefixes, suffixes

  • Types of words: Tatsama, Ardh-tatsama, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi

  • Parts of speech: Noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, postpositions, interjections, particles

  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, word pairs, one-word substitution, homonyms, appropriate word selection

  • Idioms and proverbs

  • Grammar: Gender, number, person, tense, voice

  • Sentence structure and types: simple, compound, complex

  • Punctuation marks

Part-2: Computer & Information Technology

  • History, introduction and applications of computers, IT, internet and World Wide Web (WWW)

  • Hardware and Software

  • Input and output devices

  • Internet Protocol / IP Address

  • IT gadgets and their applications

  • Creating and using email ID

  • Operation of printers, tablets, and mobiles

  • Word Processing (MS-Word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel): important elements

  • Operating systems, social networking, e-governance

  • Digital financial tools and applications

  • Future skills and cyber security

  • Technological developments and innovations in computer and IT: 

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Big Data Processing

  • Deep Learning

  • Machine Learning

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • India’s achievements in the field of IT

Part-3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

  • History: Historical events and movements related to Uttar Pradesh

  • Culture: Art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs

  • Tourism: Important tourist destinations

  • Geography: Physical features, environment, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals

  • Economy: Agriculture, industry, business and employment

  • Polity & Administration: Political system and administrative structure

  • Current Events: Recent developments and achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields

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