UPPSC Prelims 2025: Exam Pattern

Paper 1: General Studies I Syllabus

1. Current Events of National and International Importance

• Recent happenings (last 12–18 months)
• Government schemes, international relations, sports, summits, etc.

2. History of India & Indian National Movement

• Ancient, Medieval & Modern History
• Emphasis on the freedom struggle, important personalities, and movements

3. India and World Geography

• Physical, Social & Economic Geography of:
• India: rivers, climate, soils, vegetation, agriculture
• World: continents, trade routes, resources

4. Indian Polity and Governance

• Constitution
• Political system
• Panchayati Raj
• Public policy
• Rights issues

5. Economic and Social Development

• Sustainable development
• Poverty, inclusion, demographics
• Social sector initiatives

6. General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change

• General awareness – no in-depth subject specialization needed

7. General Science

• Basic physics, chemistry, biology
• Focus on daily life applications and current science developments

Paper 2: General Studies II (CSAT) Syllabus

(Qualifying – Only 33% required)

1. Comprehension

2. Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills

3. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

4. Decision Making and Problem Solving

5. General Mental Ability

6. Basic Numeracy (Class 10 Level)

• Numbers, averages, percentages, profit-loss, ratio, time-speed-distance

7. Data Interpretation

• Charts, graphs, tables

8. English Language Comprehension Skills (Class 10 level)

Note:

• CSAT is qualifying – if you don’t get 66/200 (33%), your GS Paper 1 won’t be evaluated.
• No official change has been made yet for UPPSC 2025; keep an eye on the official site for updates.