UPPSC Mains Syllabus 2024

The UPPSC Mains Exam comprises eight papers. The marks secured in the UPPSC
Main exam are the deciding factor in the final selection. There are six General Studies
Paper in the mains selection process.

UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 1

 The history of culture will cover the salient aspects of art forms, literature,
and architecture from ancient to modern times.
 Modern Indian history (from A.D. 1757 to A.D. 1947): significant events,
personalities, issues, etc.
 The Freedom Struggle—its various stages and important
contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
 Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country
(till 1965 A.D.)
 The history of the world will include events from the 18th century to the
middle of the 20th century, such as the French Revolution of 1789, the
Revolution, World Wars, the redrawing of national boundaries, Socialism,
Nazism, Fascism, etc.—their forms and effects on society.
 Salient features of Indian society and culture.
 Role of women in society and women’s organizations, population, and
associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their
problems, and their remedies.
 The meaning of liberalization, privatization, and globalization and their
effects on the economy, politics, and social structure.
 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism, and secularism.
 Distribution of major natural resources of the world—water, soils, and
forests—about South and Southeast Asia with special reference to India.
Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to
India).
 Salient features of physical geography include earthquakes, tsunamis,
volcanic activity, cyclones, ocean currents, winds, and glaciers.
 The oceanic resources of India and their potential.
 The human migration-refugee problem of the world, with a focus on
India.
 Frontiers and boundaries of the Indian subcontinent
 Population and Settlements: Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart
Cities, and Smart Villages.
UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 2

 Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features,

amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure; the role of the
Supreme Court in the evolution of basic provisions of the Constitution.
 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States: issues and
challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances
up to local levels, and challenges therein.
 Role of the Finance Commission in center-state financial relations.
 Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms, and institutions.
Emergence and use of alternative dispute redressal mechanisms.
 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major
democratic countries.
 Parliament and state legislatures: structure, functioning, conduct of
business, powers and privileges, and concerned issues.
 Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the
Judiciary.
UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 3

 Economic planning in India, objectives, and achievements. Role of NITI

Aayog in Pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 Issues of poverty, unemployment, social justice, and inclusive growth.
 Components of government budgets and financial systems.
 Major crops, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage,
transport, and marketing of agricultural produce, and e-technology in the
aid of farmers.
 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support
prices, the Public Distribution System—objectives, functioning,
limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, and
technology missions in agriculture.
 Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance,
location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain
management.
 Land reforms in India since independence.
 Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in
industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
 Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, etc.
 Science and technology developments and applications in everyday life
and national security are India’s science and technology policy.
 Achievements of Indians in science and technology, indigenization of
technology. Development of new technologies, transfer of technology,
dual and critical use technologies.
 Awareness in the fields of information and communication technology
(ICT), space technology, computers, energy resources, nanotechnology,
microbiology, and biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property
rights (IPR) and digital rights.
 Environmental security and ecosystems, conservation of wildlife,
biodiversity, environmental pollution and degradation, and environmental
impact assessment.
 Disaster as a non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster
mitigation, and management.
 Challenges of International Security: Issues of Nuclear Proliferation and
the Causes and spread of extremism Communication networks, the role of
media and social networking, The basics of cyber security, money
laundering, and human trafficking.
 India’s internal security challenges include terrorism, corruption,
insurgency, and organized crimes.
 Role, kind, and mandate of security forces and defense organizations in
India
 Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Animal Husbandry.
UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 4

 Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants, and Consequences

of Ethics in Human Action, Dimensions of Ethics, Ethics in Private and
Public Relationships. Humans learn from the lives and teachings of great
leaders, reformers, and administrators about the role of family, society,
and educational institutions in inculcating values.
 Attitude: content, structure, function, its influence, and relation with
thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence; and
persuasion.
 Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service include integrity,
impartiality, and nonpartisanship; objectivity; dedication to public
services, empathy; tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker
sections.
 Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and
application in administration and governance.
 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and around
the world.
 Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration: Status and
Problems, Ethical Concerns and Dilemmas in Government and Private
Institutions, Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Conscience as Sources of
Ethical Guidance, Accountability, and Governance.
 Probity in Governance: the concept of public service, the philosophical
basis of governance and probity, information sharing, and transparency in
government.
 Case studies on the above issues.
UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 5

 History, Civilization, Culture, and Ancient Cities of UP.

 architecture, their significance and maintainability, and the museum,
archive, and archaeology of UP.
 Contributions to the Urban, Pre, and Post-Freedom Struggles of India.
 Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.
 Rural, urban, and tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk
dances, literature, languages and languages/dialects, and social customs of
UP.
 Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council
of Ministers, State Assembly and State Council, Center-State Relation.
 Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General,
High Court, and its jurisdiction in UP.
 Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund
and Contingency Fund, Political Parties, and State Election Commission
of UP.
 Local Self-Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy,
Related Issues in the U.P.
 Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen
Charters, EGovernance, Right to Information, and Redressal Policy.
 Land Reforms and their impact in UP.
 Issues Related to Security in UP.
 Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.
 Medical and Health Issues in UP
 State Education System of UP.
 Contribution to the development of India.
 Current Affairs at UP.
 Implementation of the Jal Shakti Mission and another central welfare
scheme in UP.
 NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution, and Impact.
 Tourism in UP: Issues and Prospects.
 Emphasis on innovation in various fields in UP: issues and its impact on
employment and the socio-economic development of society.
UPPSC Syllabus Mains GS Paper 6
 Overview of the Economy of UP: Main Features of the Economy and State
Budgets, Infrastructure, and the Importance of Physical Resources.
 Trade, commerce, and industries in UP.
 UP Government Schemes, Projects, and Planned Development for the Welfare
of People, Human Resources, and Skill Development.
 Investment in U P: Issues and Impact 5- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax
and Economic Reforms, One District, One Product Policy of the UP
Government.
 Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources in
UP.
 Demography, Population, and Censuses of UP.
 Commercialization of agriculture and production of crops in UP.
 UP New Forest Policy.
 Agro and Social Forestry in the U.P.
 Agricultural Diversity, Problems of Agriculture, and Their Solutions in UP.
 Developmental indicators of U Pin various fields.
 Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief, and Structure, Climate,
Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System, and Vegetation.
 National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.
 Transport Network in UP.
 Power Resources, Infrastructure, and Industrial Development of UP.
 Pollution and Environmental Issues in the U.P. Pollution Control Board and its
Functions.
 Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, and Wetlands.
 Climate Change and Weather Forecasting Issues in UP.
 Habitat and Ecosystem, Structure and Function, Adjustment; Flora and Fauna
Concerning UP.
 Science and Technology: Its Issues, Advancements, and Efforts in the U.P.
 Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, and Arboric
Culture in Up and Their Impact on the Development of UP.
 The evolution of Public-Private partnerships (PPP) for the Development of UP.
UPPSC Interview
The UPPSC Interview is the last exam phase. Those who pass the Main Exam will
receive a call to come to the Personnel Interview. There will be a 100-mark interview.
Candidates are interviewed by a Board designated by the UPPSC. Applicants must
bring all original documentation for their professional experience and academic
records to the office on the day specified.