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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially outlined the syllabus and exam pattern for the Assistant Boring Technician exam. Candidates preparing for this post should carefully go through the detailed syllabus and structure of the examination provided below to understand the important subjects, marking scheme and overall exam requirements.
UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
To crack the UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician online written test, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. This helps candidates build a practical exam strategy, create a proper timetable, choose the right study material and improve their performance through previous year questions and smart paper-attempt techniques. The official syllabus and exam pattern help candidates understand the CBT format and key topics of the UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician exam
UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician Syllabus 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission conducted the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) last year, and the selection process will be followed by the Main CBT exam, which will be conducted soon. Candidates are shortlisted category-wise up to 15 times the vacancies based on normalised PET scores. Therefore, understanding the main syllabus and exam pattern is essential for efficient preparation.
Part 1: Technical/Subject Knowledge
| Topic | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Basic Safety Introduction | Personal safety, first aid, injury prevention, hazard identification, safety signs, fire extinguishers, industrial safety standards |
| Fundamental Concepts of Electricity | Electron theory, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, Ohm’s Law, circuits (series/parallel), Kirchhoff’s Law, Wheatstone Bridge, resistors, soldering |
| Engineering Metals | Physical & mechanical properties, magnetism, hardness, toughness, vernier calipers, measuring instruments usage |
| Unit System | FPS, CGS, MKS/SI units, length, mass, time, unit conversions |
| Material Science | Ferrous & non-ferrous metals, iron, steel types, alloys, properties |
| Mass, Weight & Density | Units, differences, density, specific gravity |
| Speed & Velocity | Motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, numericals |
| Work, Power & Energy | Work, power, horsepower, efficiency, potential & kinetic energy |
| Heat & Temperature | Units, difference, boiling/melting point, thermometer, heat transfer |
| Force | Types of force, stress, strain, strength, stress-strain curve basics |
| Temperature Measuring Instruments | Specific heat, thermal conductivity, heat loss/gain |
| Circular Motion | Centripetal & centrifugal force, relation with linear motion |
Part 2: Computer & Information Technology
| Topic | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Computer & IT Concepts | Basics of computer, internet, WWW, MS Word & Excel |
| Operating System & Networking | OS basics, social networking, e-governance |
| Hardware & Software | Input/output devices, IP address, IT gadgets |
| Practical Usage | Email creation, printer, mobile, tablet usage |
| Digital & Cyber | Digital payments, cyber security and future skills |
| Emerging Tech | AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, IoT, India’s IT achievements |
Part 3: Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge
| Topic | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| History & Culture | Art, architecture, festivals, literature, languages |
| Geography & Environment | Climate, soil, forests, wildlife, and natural resources |
| Economy | Agriculture, industries, and employment |
| Polity | Administration and governance |
| Current Affairs | Recent events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh |
UPSSSC Assistant Boring Technician Exam Pattern 2026
UPSSSC Main Examination (Written Test) Pattern
For direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Boring Technician, the Main Examination will consist of a single question paper containing 100 questions.
- The total duration of the exam will be 2 hours (120 minutes).
- All questions will be objective and multiple-choice (MCQs) in nature.
- Each question will carry 1 mark and there will be a provision of negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for every incorrect answer.
The detailed distribution of subjects, number of questions, marks and duration is provided below.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | 1) Basic Safety Introduction | 10 | 10 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| 2) Fundamental Concepts of Electricity | 05 | 05 | ||
| 3) Engineering Metals | 05 | 05 | ||
| 4) Unit System | 05 | 05 | ||
| 5) Material Science | 05 | 05 | ||
| 6) Mass, Weight & Density | 05 | 05 | ||
| 7) Speed & Velocity | 05 | 05 | ||
| 8) Work, Power & Energy | 05 | 05 | ||
| 9) Heat & Temperature | 05 | 05 | ||
| 10) Force | 05 | 05 | ||
| 11) Temperature Measuring Instruments | 05 | 05 | ||
| 12) Circular Motion | 05 | 05 | ||
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology Concepts and Current Developments | 15 | 15 | |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
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