UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026, Check Exam Structure

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the detailed UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 along with the official notification. Candidates should thoroughly understand the exam structure, marking scheme, and subject-wise syllabus to plan an effective preparation strategy.

The Lower PCS exam is a highly competitive state- level examination conducted to hire candidates for posts like Auditor, Assistant, Clerk, and other administrative roles in various Uttar Pradesh government departments.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026

A clear understanding of the syllabus enables candidates to focus on key subjects such as General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi, Mathematics, and Uttar Pradesh-specific topics. The exam pattern offers insights into the number of questions, marking scheme, and duration of the exam. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the complete UPSSSC Lower PCS syllabus and exam pattern to strengthen their preparation and enhance their chances of selection.

UPSSSC Lower PCS (Provincial Civil Services) 2026

Post & Organisation Details

Organisation Name- Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination-2025
Conducting Body-UPSSSC, Lucknow
Post Name- Assistant Treasury Accountant, Auditor, Amin/Auctioneer, Executive Officer, Clerk cum Typist, Assistant Excise Officer, Assistant Manager (Non-Technical), Centre In-charge, District Assistant Immunization Officer, Market Supervisor, etc.
Departments- Treasury, Cooperative Audit, Agricultural Marketing Board, Urban Development, Excise, Industries, Transport, Family Welfare, etc.
Official website-https://upsssc.gov.in/

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on the PET-2025 normalized score
Main Written Examination

Exam Type- Objective, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Questions- 100
Total Marks- 100
Duration- 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking- 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has designed the UPSSSC Lower PCS Syllabus 2026 to evaluate candidates on various subjects such as General Knowledge, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Hindi, Elementary Mathematics, and General Science. The syllabus covers both basic and advanced level topics to test the candidate’s overall aptitude and awareness.

Part-1: Subject Related Knowledge

Subject	Information
History of India & Indian National Movement	Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history Indian National Movement: freedom movement, rise of nationalism, attainment of independence
Indian Polity & Indian Constitution	Constitutional development in India Indian Constitution, political system and governance Panchayati Raj and local self-governance Public policy and official issues Community development
Geography of India & World	India: Physical, social and economic geography, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, population and urbanization patterns, smart cities and smart villages World: General information about world geography
Indian Economy & Social Development	Economic planning in India: objectives and achievements Role of NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Government budget components and financial system Development of agriculture, industry and trade Land reforms in India after independence Effects of globalization and liberalization Industrial policy changes and impact Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, airports, railways
Science & Technology	India’s Science & Technology Policy Achievements of Indians in science and technology Indigenization of technology Space technology, defense technology, energy sources Nanotechnology, microbiology, biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Digital Rights
Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management	Environmental impact assessment Climate change Disaster Management Act-2005 NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF Global efforts in disaster mitigation
Current Events of National & International Importance	Recent developments at both the national and international levels
Data Interpretation	Interpretation and analysis of data Statistical analysis – graphs and diagrams Ability to conclude from statistical and graphical information
General Hindi	Official, semi-official, personal and professional correspondence: letters, office orders, notifications, circulars Phonetics: pronunciation, writing, vowels, consonants, matra, classification of sounds Word formation: Sandhi and Sandhi-vichchhed, compounds, prefixes, suffixes Types of words: Tatsama, Ardh-tatsama, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi Parts of speech: Noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, postpositions, interjections, particles Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, word pairs, one-word substitution, homonyms, appropriate word selection Idioms and proverbs Grammar: Gender, number, person, tense, voice Sentence structure and types: simple, compound, complex Punctuation marks

Part-2: Computer & Information Technology

Part 2 consists of topics related to Computer & Information Technology and these are:

History, introduction and applications of computers, IT, internet and World Wide Web (WWW)
Hardware and Software
Input and output devices
Internet Protocol / IP Address
IT gadgets and their applications
Creating and using email ID
Operation of printers, tablets, and mobiles
Word Processing (MS-Word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel): important elements
Operating systems, social networking, e-governance
Digital financial tools and applications
Future skills and cyber security
Technological developments and innovations in computer and IT:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Big Data Processing
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
India’s achievements in the field of IT

Part-3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh

Part 2 consists of topics related to the general knowledge of Uttar Pradesh and these are

History: Historical events and movements related to Uttar Pradesh
Culture: Art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs
Tourism: Important tourist destinations
Geography: Physical features, environment, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals
Economy: Agriculture, industry, business and employment
Polity & Administration: Political system and administrative structure
Current Events: Recent developments and achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields

UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam Pattern 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission follows a structured exam pattern for the UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 exam to assess candidates effectively at different stages.

The exam consists of Preliminary (PET-based screening) and Mains Examination, followed by Document Verification. The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, while the Mains exam plays a key role in final selection.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination-2025
Exam Type	Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (¼ of the prescribed marks)

Subject-Wise Exam Pattern 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Lower PCS Exam 2026 follows a subject-wise distribution of questions in the Preliminary stage to assess candidates on multiple areas.

Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part-1	History of India & Indian National Movement	05	05
	Indian Polity & Indian Constitution	05	05
	Geography of India & World	05	05
	Indian Economy & Social Development	05	05
	Science & Technology	10	10
	Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management	10	10
	Current Events (National & International)	05	05
	Data Interpretation	05	05
	General Hindi	10	10
Part-2	Computer & Information Technology	15	15
Part-3	General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh	20	20
Total		100	100