UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 and UP PCS Prelims Paper Pattern is given below. First, we will explain the UPPSC paper pattern then UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS Prelims syllabus 2020 will be specified.
Given UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS prelims syllabus and UPPCS Paper pattern are based on the latest update by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj.
UPPSC Syllabus 2020 Latest Pattern:
The UPPCS competitive examination comprises three stages:
(1) Prelims Examination (Objective Multiple choice)
(2) Main Examination (Written)
(3) Interview (Oral)
UPPSC Prelims Paper Syllabus 2020
UPPCS / PCS Pre Paper syllabus 2020 consists of two papers: Both exams are of a two-hour duration
Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks/150 Questions)
Paper 2: CSAT (200 marks/100 Questions)
Note: Paper 2(CSAT) is a qualifying paper in UPPCS/ PCS Pre paper; in which the candidates must obtain a minimum of 33% marks. However, the selection from the UPPCS / PCS Pre paper stage will be done on the basis of marks obtained in Paper 1
The UP PCS exam pattern for UPPSC Prelims Syllabus 2020 is given in the table below:
Name of Exam
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission: UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS Prelims 2020
Number of Papers
1. Paper 1 – General Studies I
1. Paper 2 – General Studies II (CSAT)
UPPSC Exam Date
June 21, 2020 (Can be changed)
Duration of Exam
2 hour each;
Both papers conducted on the same day;
Paper 1 – 9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
Paper 2 – 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
Number of Questions
Paper-I: 150 questions
Paper-II: 100 questions
Type of Exam
Offline (Pen-paper)
Nature of Questions
All questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Maximum Marks
Both Papers will be of 200 marks each.
1. Paper 1 will be considered for merit ranking
2. Paper 2 is a qualifying paper on the lines of Prelims (33% qualifying criteria)
Negative Marking
• As per the new UPPSC exam pattern, there will be 0.33% negative marking for every incorrect answer.
• For example, if the maximum marks allotted for a question is 2, then answering it incorrectly would incur a penalty of 0.66 marks
• Filling multiple circles on the OMR sheet for the same question would be treated as an incorrect answer.
• There is no negative marking for leaving a question blank.
How to Calculate Final score:
Marks for correct question= 1.33
And for wrong questions= 1/3 negative marking is followed.
So, marks deducted for each wrong answer is 0.44
UPPCS / PCS Pre Syllabus of Paper 1: General Studies
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
Indian Polity & Governance -Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
General Science
UPPCS/ PCS Pre Syllabus of Paper 2: CSAT
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level
General English up to Class X level
General Hindi up to Class X level.
Given UPPSC / UPPCS / PCS prelims syllabus and UPPCS Paper pattern are based on the latest update by UPPSC.