UKPSC PCS Syllabus 2024, Check Exam Pattern And Syllabus

UKPSC PCS Syllabus 2024

The UKPSC PCS Exam Syllabus 2024 has been released by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) along with the recruitment Notification for the 189 state civil servants through the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Senior Subordinate Services Examination. Candidates can download the UKPSC PCS Prelims and Mains Exam Syllabus through the link provided in the article below.

UKPSC PCS Syllabus PDF Download Link

Candidates Applying Online for the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Senior Subordinate Services Examination, had to prepare for the Prelims and Mains. To do well, it’s important to get ready for both of these tests. You should study the topics listed in the syllabus carefully. You can download a detailed syllabus for both Prelims and Mains from the PDF link provided below.

UKPSC PCS Syllabus 2024: Overview

Candidates aged between 21 to 42 years who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply online for the State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services examination. Applicants will then undergo a selection process, based on their performance in the Preliminary, Mains, and Interview Exams conducted by the board selection for 232 vacancies will be further proceed.

Candidates can find more detailed eligibility criteria and selection process information for the UKPSC PCS State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services examination 2024 as provided below.

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	UKPSC
Category	Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Offline
Number of Papers	Prelims: 2, Mains: 8
Any Option Papers for Mains?	No
Total Marks	Prelims: 300 (150 marks each)
	Mains: 1500
Exam Duration	Prelims: 2 hours for each paper
	Mains: 3 hours for each paper
Official Website	https://psc.uk.gov.in/

UKPSC PCS Selection Process 2024

The UKPSC Recruitment 2024 selection process has several steps to thoroughly evaluate candidates for the job positions.

1. Preliminary Written Exam (Stage-1)
2. Mains Written Exam (Stage-2)
3. Interview (Stage-3)
4. Document Verification (Stage-4)
5. Medical Examination (Stage-5)

UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam Pattern

• The UKPSC PCS prelims exam has two papers for general studies with objective-type questions.
• Paper I covers topics such as geography, politics, economics, history, and the environment.
• Paper II assesses candidates’ aptitude, comprehension, logical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1/4 marks.

Papers	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	150	150(01 mark for each question)	2 hours (120 minutes)
Paper II	General Studies	Unit 1 – 80 questions Unit 2 – 20 questions	150(1.5 mark for each question)	3 hours (180 minutes)

UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination for the UKPSC PCS includes two main components: General Studies and General Aptitude (CSAT).

General Studies:

1. Current events: National and international news significance.
2. Indian History: Including the Indian National Movement.
3. Geography: Covers physical, social, and economic aspects of India and the world.
4. Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, and rights issues.
5. Economic and Social Development: Topics include sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, and social sector initiatives.
6. Environmental Issues: Covers ecology, biodiversity, and climate change.
7. General Science: Basic scientific knowledge across various disciplines.

General Aptitude (CSAT):

• Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting written passages.
• Interpersonal Skills: Communication and interaction abilities.
• Logical Reasoning: Ability to analyze and draw conclusions.
• Decision-making: Making choices based on evaluation and reasoning.
• Problem-solving: Finding solutions to complex issues.
• General Mental Ability: Overall cognitive skills and mental agility.

UKPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern

• The UKPSC PCS mains examination comprises various papers, all featuring subjective-type questions.
• The duration for each paper is 3 hours.

Question Paper	Subject	Time	Marks
1	General Hindi	3 hours	150
2	Essay	3 hours	150
3	General Studies-I	3 hours	200
4	General Studies-II	3 hours	200
5	General Studies-III	3 hours	200
6	General Studies-IV	3 hours	200
7	General Studies-V (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)	3 hours	200
8	General Studies-VI (Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)	3 hours	200
Total			1500

• Interview/Personality Test: 150 Marks.
• Grand Total (Written + Interview): 1650 Marks.
• Note: All question papers are compulsory. Minimum 35% marks are required in the General Hindi paper.

UKPSC PCS Mains Exam Syllabus

Language: General Hindi and English Grammar and Essay

• Comprehensive understanding of Hindi and English grammar.
• Essay writing skills in both languages.

Indian History, National Movement, Social & Culture:

• Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times
• The Freedom Struggle – stages and important contributors
• Modern Indian history from the middle of the eighteenth century till present
• Salient features of Indian Society
• Diversity of India
• Role of women and women’s organization
• Population and associated issues
• Poverty and developmental issues
• Urbanization, problems, and remedies
• Effects of globalization on Indian society
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism

Indian Administration, Social Justice & International Relations:

• Indian Constitution
• Functions and responsibilities of Union and States
• Issues and challenges in federal structure
• Governance, transparency, and accountability
• Role of civil services in a democracy
• Structure and functioning of Executive and Judiciary
• Ministries and Departments of the Government
• Pressure groups and associations
• Separation of powers and disputes redressal mechanisms
• Development processes and the role of NGOs, SHGs, etc.
• Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections
• Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries
• Parliament and State Legislatures
• Government policies and interventions for development
• Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
• Issues relating to poverty and hunger
• Important International institutions, agencies, and fora
• India’s neighborhood relations and global groupings and agreements
• Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India

India & World Geography:

• Geophysical phenomena
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization
• Physical geography of the world
• Distribution of key natural resources
• Factors responsible for the location of industries
• Changes in critical geographical features
• Economic & Social Development
• Major crops and cropping patterns
• Irrigation systems and related issues
• Farm subsidies and minimum support prices
• Indian Economy and planning
• Inclusive growth
• Government Budgeting
• Food processing industries
• Effects of liberalization
• Public Distribution System
• Challenges to internal security
• Security forces and agencies

General Science & Technology:

• Technology missions
• Infrastructure development
• Science and technology applications
• Achievements in science & technology
• Conservation and environmental issues
• Awareness in IT, Space, Computers, etc.
• Disaster management

General Interest & Conduct Science:

• Ethics and Human Interface
• Human Values
• Attitude and its influence
• Probity in Governance
• Contributions of moral thinkers
• Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics
• Aptitude and foundational values
• Emotional intelligence concepts

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