UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus 2023: Paper 1 GS & Paper 2 CSAT Exam Pattern, Topics in Detail

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

Stages

Exam Date

Preliminary Exam

Objective Type & Multiple choice, Paper-1 General Studies (GS), Paper-2 CSAT on May 14, 2023

Main Written Examination

Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e. Written examination) - To be notified

Personality Test/ Viva- Voce

To be announced later

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. 
2. One Year Experience in Computer Work.

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 Preliminary Examination (for screening only)

Paper

Number of Questions & Marks

Duration

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

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.

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