UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the syllabus for the UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 on its official website. Candidates interested in the exam should familiarize themselves with the latest syllabus and exam pattern to optimize their preparation. The prelims consist of two papers: General Studies I and General Studies II.
It’s crucial for candidates to also review the UPPSC PCS exam pattern for insights into question structure, maximum marks, and marking schemes. The UPPSC exam is scheduled for October 27, 2024, and the selection process includes prelims, mains, and interviews.
The UPPSC PCS prelims syllabus includes:
General Studies I:
- Current events of national and international importance
- History (ancient, medieval, modern) focusing on social, economic, and political aspects
- Indian and world geography
- Indian governance, polity, and economics
- Social and economic development
- Environmental ecology and climate change
General Studies II:
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- General mental ability
- Elementary mathematics
- Analytical ability and logical reasoning
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- General English and Hindi
The prelims exam pattern features objective-type questions, with Paper I worth 200 marks and Paper II qualifying at a minimum of 33%. There is also a negative marking of 0.33% for incorrect answers.
To excel in the UPPSC PCS 2024 exam, candidates should analyze the syllabus, choose recommended study materials, take mock tests, and regularly revise key topics. Recommended books include NCERTs, R.S. Sharma's "India’s Ancient Past," and M. Laxmikanth's "Indian Polity."