2.

Main Examination (Written type

Question
Subject Time Marks
Paper
1 General Hindi 03 hours 150
2 Essay 03 hours 150
General Studies-I
3 (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the 03 hours 200
World and Society)
General Studies-II
4 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and 03 hours 200
International relations.)
General Studies-III
5 (Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, 03 hours 200
Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

6 General Studies-IV 03 hours 200

(Ethics, integrity and Aptitude)
7 General Studies-V 03 hours 200
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
8 General Studies-VI 03 hours 200
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Total 1500
3.Interview/Personality Test 150 Marks
Grand Total(Written + Interview) 1650 Marks
Note- All question papers are compulsory. It will be mandatory to obtain minimum 35 % marks in the General
Hindi paper.

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 Uttarakhand State Combined Civil/Upper Sub-ordinate Main
Examination (Written type) Syllabus
1. General Hindi
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Note: Generally, it will be mandatory to obtain minimum 35 percent marks in General Hindi question paper
based on high school level syllabus.

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 2. Essay
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 150
This question paper will consist of three sub-sections-‘A’,‘B’ and ‘C’. The
candidates will have to write an essay of 700-800 words limit from each sub section of
opted language alternatives.

Section :- A
1. Literature and Culture
2. Social sphere.
3. Political sphere.
4. Economic sphere : Agriculture, Industry and Trade.
Section :- B
1. Science, Environment and Technology
2. National and International Events
3. Natural Calamities : Landslide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought, etc.
4. National Development Programmes and projects.
Section :- C
1. Social structure of Uttarakhand.
2. History and Culture, Art and Literature in Uttarakhand.
3. Economic and Geographic Scenario of Uttarakhand, Tourism and Migration in
Uttarakhand.
4. Environment & Disaster and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand.
5. Women Empowerment in Uttarakhand.

Note: The Maximum Marks for the essay of 700-800 words limit from each section will be 50. The marks
during evaluation of each essay will be given keeping in the mind the following points.
1. Accuracy of Language and Grammar, Proper Word Selection, and Legible Handwriting.
2. Rendering of Original Thoughts related to the Subject.
3. Presentation of Multi-dimensional and Comprehensive Understanding of the Subject.
4. Systematic, Compatible, and Reasonable Revelation of Subject related thoughts and Essay Style.
5. Clarity, Expression Ability and Expansion and Summarization ability with reference to the given
subject.

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 3. GENERAL STUDIES-I
(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

 Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient
to modern times.
 Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present –
significant events, personalities, issues.
 The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from
different parts of the country.
 Post – independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
 History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world
wars, re-drawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like
communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
 Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
 Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
developmental issues, urbanization, their remedies.
 Effects of globalization on Indian society.
 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
 Salient features of word’s physical geography.
 Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-
continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector
industries in various parts of the world (including India).
 Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
geographical features and their location – changes in critical geographical features (including
water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

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 4. GENERAL STUDIES – II
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

 Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant

provisions and basic structure.
 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges significant
provisions to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and
challenges therein.
 Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
 Parliament and State legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers &
privileges and issues arising out of these.
 Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the judiciary – Ministries and
Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal /informal associations and their
role in the polity.
 Salient features of the Representation of people’s Act.
 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising
out of their design and implementation.
 Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various
groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sectional of the population by the Centre and states and the
performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the
protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
 Issues relating to development and management of social / services relating to health,
Education, human Resources.
 Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e–governance-
applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency &
accountability and institutional and other measures.
 Role of civil services in a democracy.
 India and its neighborhood – relations.
 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and / or affecting
India’s interests.
 Effect of policies and politics of developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
 Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate.

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 5. GENERAL STUDIES – III
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and
Disaster Management)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth,

development and employment.
 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
 Government Budgeting.
 Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation
and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issue and
related constraints; e – technology in the of farmers.
 Issue related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; public
Distribution System – objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks
and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal – rearing.
 Food processing and related industries in India – scope’ and significance, location, upstream
and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
 Land reforms in India.
 Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on
industrial growth.
 Infrastructure: Energy, ports, Airports, Railways etc.
 Investment models.
 Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing
new technology.
 Awareness in the fields of IT, Space Computers, robotics, nano – technology, bio – technology
and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
 Disaster and disaster management.
 Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
 Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
 Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social
networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybers security; money – laundering
and its prevention.
 Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with
terrorism.
 Various Security force and agencies and their mandate.

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 6. GENERAL STUDIES – IV
(Ethics, integrity and Aptitude)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

 This paper will include questions to the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues
relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem-solving approach to various
issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case
study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered :
 Ethics and Human Interface : Essence, determinates and consequences of Ethics in –
human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human
values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and
administrators; role of society and educational institutions in inculcating value.
 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, integrity, impartiality and –
partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion
towards the weaker – sections.
 Emotional intelligence – concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and
governance.
 Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in public administration: Status and problems;
concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations
and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;
strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international
relations and funding; corporate governance.
 Probity in Governance: Concept of public; philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to information, Codes of
Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery,
Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
 Case studies on above issues.

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 7. GENERAL STUDIES – v
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200
 History of Uttarakhand - Prehistoric period, Proto-historic period, Major archeological
sites of Uttarakhand, Ancient tribes of Uttarakhand, Kunindas and Yaudheyas, Katyuri
dynasty, Parmar dynasty in Garhwal- Rule, Administration, society, Economy, Chand
dynasty of Kumaon- Rule, Administration, society, Economy, Gorkha invasion and
administration in Uttarakhand.
 British Rule in Uttarakhand- Administrative System, Land Revenue, Forest
Management, Economy, Education and Health System, Growth of Vernacular
journalism in Uttarakhand, Tehri state- Rule, Administration, Society, Economy,
Religion and Culture, National Movement, Prominent Freedom Fighters of
Uttarakhand, Merger of the Tehri state.
 Popular Movements in Uttarakhand- Coolie Begar Movement, Dola Palki Movement,
Chipko Movement, Anti-Liquor Movement, Social Reformers of Uttarakhand. Anti
princely Tehri State, Movement of separate Uttarakhand state and its immediate and
long-term consequences.
 Society and Culture of Uttarakhand- Family, Marriage and kinship system
Uttarakhand, Caste system and caste mobility in Uttarakhand: Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribes and Others Backward Classes in Uttarakhand; Rural Power Structure,
Urbanization and Industrialization in Uttarakhand, Folks Songs, Folks dance and craft.
Prominent Folks singers and folks artists of Uttarakhand, musical instruments,
paintings, costumes, food habits, Religious places and Temples of Uttarakhand, Fairs
and Festivals, Dialects and craft of Uttarakhand.
 Uttarakhand State- Political, Local Administration and Public Policy; Political System
in Uttarakhand, Party Politics, Regional Parties, Pressure groups.
 Administrative system- Structure of the state government, Cabinet and Departments,
Administrative Agencies and District and Tehsil level Administration. State Public
Service Commission. Lok Ayukta, State Vigilance Agency. Local Self Government in
Uttarakhand- Nature of urban local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions in
Uttarakhand, State Finance Commission, State Election Commission. Public Policy in
Uttarakhand- Good governance- Citizen's Charter and e-governance, prevention of
corruption and Lok pal and Lokayukta, Right to information, Right to education, Right
to service, Women Empowerment, MNREGA, Soldier’s Welfare and rehabilitation etc.
Important Ayog in Uttarakhand.
 Current events in the context of Uttarakhand state.

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 8. GENERAL STUDIES – VI
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

 Geography of Uttarakhand- Location, Extent and Strategic Importance, Structure and

relief, Climate, Drainage System, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Glacier, Lake and Climate
Change. Resources- Forest, Water, Minerals and Land, Agriculture, Irrigation,
Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Industry. Transport – Road, Rail and Air.
 Hydro-electric Projects, Water Scarcity and Solution.
 Tourism – Problems and Prospects.
 National parks and Wild-life sanctuaries.
 Population- Growth Rate, Density, Distribution, Sex Raito, Literacy, Migration- Pattern,
Problem and solution. Rural Settlement- type and patterns, Urbanization and cities,
Smart City. Tribal habitat, Human Development Index.
 Economy of Uttarakhand- Main features of the state's economy.
 Natural Resources - Water, Forests, Minerals etc.
 Economic profile of the State- State domestic products and its Components, Per Capita
Income. Major sources of income; Agriculture, Horticulture, Medicinal Plants, Forest
products, and Tourism etc.
 Industrial development: State MSME Policy, Large, Medium, Small, Cottage and
Handicraft Industries, Investment scenario, Problems and Possibilities.
 Infrastructure : Physical – Road, Rail and Air transport, Banking and financial
Institutions, Education Health, Energy, Communication, Self Help Groups(SHGs).
 Economic Planning and Policies – State annual plans, Development Programmes,
Schemes and Policies; Decentralized Planning- Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban
Local Bodies.
 Public Finance : Revenue receipts, State Taxes, Public Expenditure, Uttarakhand’s
Budget.
 Major economic problems of the State – Poverty, Migration, Natural Disasters,
Environmental degradation.
 Welfare programs- Youth, Child and Women welfare programs, Poverty alleviation
programs, MNREGA, Food and Civil supply, soldiers welfare and rehabilitation etc.
 Disaster Management: Nature, types and effect Important Factors of natural disaster
and efforts to reduce it.
 Denudation, Earthquake, Cloud-burst, Forest Fire, Drought & Avalanche etc. Difficulties
in disaster Management. Ecological – Sensitive areas. Role of NDRF and SDRF.
 Disaster Management Act-2005, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Disaster and impact due to Anthropogenic activites. Efforts of Uttarakhand
Government.
 Human Resource and Community Development in Uttarakhand- Employment and
Development: Human resource management and human resource development and
its indicators in Uttarakhand. Nature and types of unemployment problem in

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 Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand government schemes. Rural development and community
development schemes – role of related institutions and organizations including
centrally and state sponsored schemes.
 Education - Role of education in human resource development and social change.
System of education in Uttarakhand - problems and issues (including universalization
and professionalization), education for women and other socially and economically
deprived sections and minorities.
 Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and National Secondary Education Abhiyan
in Uttarakhand. Status of higher, technical and professional education in Uttarakhand.
Role of various institutions (including Centre, State and other organizations) in the
improvement of education.
 Health as a component of human resource development in Uttarakhand-
 Health care system in Uttarakhand.
 National Rural Health Mission and other related schemes.
 Health and Nutrition.
 Food Security Act etc.

Interview/Personality Test Total Marks: 150

The test will relate to the matter of general interest keeping the matter of academic interest in
view and for general awareness, intelligence, character, expression power/personality and general
suitability for service.

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