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UPSSSC PET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, Download PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) is the cornerstone for recruitment to numerous Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts within the state government. Acting as a preliminary screening test, the PET score is a mandatory qualification for candidates aspiring to apply for a wide range of vacancies advertised by the UPSSSC throughout the year.

Understanding the detailed UPSSSC PET Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2025 is the most critical first step for every aspirant. A thorough grasp of the syllabus helps in focused preparation, while knowledge of the exam pattern—including marking scheme, duration, and question distribution—enables effective strategy and time management.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The official notification for UPSSSC PET 2025 was released on 2nd May 2025, providing all details about the eligibility test. The UP PET is a state-level exam conducted to shortlist candidates for Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh. It is mandatory to qualify this exam to appear for the Mains exam for various Group C recruitments.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025
Exam Conducting Body Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission
Exam Name UPSSSC PET 2025
Purpose of Examination  For Recruitment on Group “B” and “C” posts
Category Syllabus
Mode of Examination Offline
Negative Marking ¼ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100
Time Duration 2 hours
Official Website http://upsssc.gov.in/

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UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2025

The UPSSSC PET 2025 exam is a 100-mark, two-hour objective exam. It features 100 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, with a ¼ mark deduction for each wrong answer. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics, with the difficulty level for the first nine subjects aligned with the NCERT curriculum of the secondary and senior secondary levels.

Sr. No. Subject Marks
1 India History 5
2 Indian National Movement 5
3 Geography 5
4 Indian Economy 5
5 Indian Constitution & Public Administration 5
6 General Science 5
7 Elementary Arithmetic 5
8 General Hindi 5
9 General English 5
10 Logic & Reasoning 5
11 Current Affairs 10
12 General Awareness 10
13 Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage – 2 Passages 10
14 Graph Interpretation – 2 Graphs 10
15 Table Interpretation & Analysis – 2 Tables 10
Total 100

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025

The UPSSSC PET 2025 syllabus covers subjects like the Indian Constitution, Public Administration, General Science, Indian History, and the National Movement. It also includes two unseen Hindi passages, graph interpretation, and table-based data analysis. Check the detailed syllabus below.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025
S No. Subject Questions Marks
1

Indian History

  1. Indus valley civilization
  2. Vedic civilization
  3. Buddhism
  4. Jainism
  5. Mauryan empire
  6. Gupta empire
  7. Harshavardhan
  8. Rajput era
  9. Sultanate era
  10. Mughal empire
  11. Maratha empire
  12. British Rule and 1st war of independence
  13. Social and economic impact of British rule
5 5
2 Indian National Movement

  1. Initial stage of freedom movement
  2. Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement – Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders’ role
  3. Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism
  4. Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935
  5. Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
5 5
3 Geography

  • Indian and World Geography
  1. Rivers
  2. Water resources
  3. Mountains & glaciers
  4. Desert & dry areas
  5. Forest
  6. Mineral resources
  • Political geography of Indian & world
  • Climate
  • Time zone
  • Demographics & migrations
5 5
4 Indian Economy

  • Indian Economy (1947 to 1991)
  1. Planning commission and 5-year plans
  2. Development of mixed economy: Private & Public
  3. Green revolution
  4. White revolution & operation flood
  5. Banking nationalization
  • LPG reforms of 1991
  • Economic reforms post 2014
  1. Farm reforms
  2. Structural reforms
  3. Labour reforms
  4. Economic reforms
  5. GST
5 5
5 Indian Constitution & Public Administration

  • Indian Constitution
  1. Salient Features
  2. Directive principles
  3. Fundamental rights & duties
  4. Parliamentary system
  5. Federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States
  6. Judicial Framework
  • District administration
  • Local bodies and Panchayat Raj
5 5
6 General Science

  1. Basic Physics
  2. Basic Chemistry
  3. Basic Biology
5 5
7 Elementary Arithmetic

  1. Whole numbers, fractions and decimals
  2. Percentage
  3. Simple arithmetic equations
  4. Square & square roots
  5. Exponent and powers
  6. Average
5 5
8 General Hindi

  1. संधि
  2. विलोमशब्द
  3. पर्यायवाचीवाक्यांशोंकेलिएएकशब्द
  4. लिंग
  5. समश्रुतभिन्नार्थकशब्द
  6. मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां
  7. सामान्यअशुद्धियां
  8. लेखकऔररचनाएं (Prose & Poetry)
5 5
9 General English

  1. English Grammar
  2. Questions on passages
5 5
10 Logic & Reasoning

  1. Order & ranking
  2. Blood relations
  3. Calendar & watch
  4. Cause & effect
  5. Coding decoding
  6. Conclusive reasoning, etc.
5 5
11  Current Affairs

  1. National current affairs
  2. International current affairs
10 10
12 General Awareness

  1. India’s Neighbours
  2. Countries, Capitals & Currencies
  3. Indian States & UTs
  4. Indian Parliament
  5. Days National & International importance
  6. World organizations & HQs
  7. Indian tourism destinations
  8. Indian art & culture
  9. Indian & International Sports
  10. Indian research institutes
  11. Books & Authors
  12. Awards & honours
  13. Climate change & environment
10 10
13 Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage – 2 Passages 10 10
14 Graph Interpretation – 2 Graphs 10 10
15 Table Interpretation & Analysis – 2 Tables 10 10
Total 100 100

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025 in Hindi

For the convenience of students, we have provided the UPSSSC PET 2025 syllabus in Hindi so that candidates can easily understand the subjects and topics they need to prepare for the exam.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025 in Hindi
विषय पाठ्‌य-विवरण
भारतीय इतिहास
(Indian History)
सिन्धु घाटी की सम्भता वैदिक संस्कृति बौद्ध धर्म: गौतम बुद्ध(जीवनी एवं शिक्षायें) जैन धर्म : महावीर (जीवनी एवं शिक्षायें) मौर्य वंश : सम्राट अशोक गुप्त वंश : समुद्र गुप्त ,चन्द्र गुप्त द्वितीय हर्षवर्द्धन राजपूत काल सल्तनत काल मुगल साम्राज्य मराठा ब्रिटिश राज का अभ्युदय एवं प्रथम स्वतंत्रता संग्राम ब्रिटिश राज का मामाजिक-आर्थिक प्रभाव
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आन्दोलन (Indian National Movement) स्वाधीनता आन्दोलन के प्रारम्भिक वर्ष स्वदेशी तथा सविनय अवज्ञा आंदोलन : महात्मा गाँधी तथा अन्य नेताओं की भूमिका क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन तथा उग्र राष्ट्रवाद का उदयविधायी संशोधन तथा ब्रिटिश इंडिया एक्ट, 1935 भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन, आजाद हिन्द फौज तथा नेता जी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस
भूगोल (Geography) भारत एवं विश्व का भौतिक भूगोल नदियां नथा नदियों की घाटी भूजल संसाधन पर्वत ,पहाडियां तथा हिमनद मरूस्थल और शुष्क क्षेत्र वन खनिज संसाधन (विशेषकर भारत में) भारत एवं विश्व का राजनैतिक भूगोल जलवायु तथा मौसम टाइम जोन जनसांख्यकीय परिवर्तन तथा प्रवास
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
(Indian Economy)
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था (1947 से 1991 तक) योजना आयोग तथा पंचवर्षीय योजनायें मिथित अर्थव्यवस्था का विकास: निजी एवं सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र हरित क्राति दुग्ध विकास एवं ऑपरेशन फ्लड बैंकों का राष्ट्रीयकरण तथा सुधार वर्ष 1991 में आर्थिक सुधार तथा उसके बाद की अर्थव्यवस्था वर्ष 2014 के पश्चात के आर्थिक सुधार कृषि सुधार ढांचागत सुधार श्रम-सुधार आर्थिक सुधार जी0एम0टी0
भारतीय संविधान एवं लोक प्रशासन (Indian Constitution & Public Administration) भारतीय संविधान भारतीय संविधान की मुख्य विशेषतायें राज्य के नीति-निर्देशक सिद्धान्त मौलिक अधिकार एवं कर्तव्य संसदीय प्रणाली संघीय प्रणाली, संघ एवं केन्द्रशासित प्रदेश, केन्द्र-राज्या सम्बन्ध न्यायिक ढांचा-मर्वोच्च न्यायालय, उच्च न्यायालय जिला प्रशासन . स्थानीय निकाय तथा पंचायती राज संस्थायें
सामान्य विज्ञान
(General Science)
प्रारम्भिक भौतिक विज्ञान प्रारम्भिक रसायन विज्ञा प्रारम्भिक जीव विज्ञान
प्रारम्भिक अंकगणित (Elementary Arithmetic) पूर्ण संख्या, भिन्न तथा दशमलव प्रतिशतता साधारण अंकगणितीय समीकरण वर्ग एवं वर्गमूल घातांक एवं घात औसत
सामान्य हिन्दी
(General Hindi)
संधि विलोम शब्द पर्यायवाची शब्द वाक्यांशो के लिए एक शब्द लिंग समथुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ सामान्य अशुद्धियां लेखक और रचनाएँ (गद्य एवं पद्य)
सामान्य अंग्रेजी
(General English)
अंग्रेजी व्याकरण अपठित गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न
तर्क एवं तर्कशक्ति
(Logic & Reasoning)
वृहत एवं लघु क्रम एवं रैंकिग संबंध समूह से भिन्न को अलग करना कैलेण्डर एवं घड़ी कारण और प्रभाव कोडिंग-डिकोडिंग (संख्या तथा अक्षर) निगमनात्मक तर्क/कथन विश्लेषण एवं निर्णय
सामयिकी (Current Affairs) भारतीय एवं वैश्विक
सामान्य जागरूकता (General Awareness) भारत के पड़ोसी देश देश, राजधानी एवं मुद्रा भारत के राज्य तथा केन्द्र शासित प्रदेश भारतीय संसद, राज्यसभा, लोकसभा और विधान सभा, विधान परिपद राष्ट्रीय एवं अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय दिवस विश्व संगठन एवं उनके मुख्यालय भारतीय पर्यटन स्थल भारत की कला एवं संस्कृति भारत एवं विश्व के खेल भारतीय अनुसंधान संगठन प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें और लेखक पुरस्कार एवं बिजेता जलवायु परिवर्तन एवं पर्यावरण
अपठित हिंदी गद्यांश का विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण अपठित हिंदी गद्यांश का विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण – 02 गद्यांश प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न
ग्राफ की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण ग्राफ की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण – 02 ग्राफ प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न
तालिका की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण तालिका की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण – 02 तालिकाएँ प्रत्येक पर 5 प्रश्न

Last Minute Preparation Tips for UPSSSC PET Exam 2025

Candidates appearing the UPSSSC PET Exam can follow the last minute preparation shared below to improve their preparation standards:

  • Revise Short Notes & Key Formulas: Focus only on important GK facts, maths formulas, grammar rules, and reasoning shortcuts from your notes. Avoid starting new topics at the last moment.
  • Solve Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests: Attempt at least 1–2 full mock tests daily in exam-like conditions. This sharpens speed, accuracy, and time management.
  • Prioritize High-Weightage Topics: Give extra time to General Knowledge (History, Geography, Current Affairs, UP GK) as they carry major weight in PET.
  • Work on Accuracy & Time Management: Practice skipping lengthy or confusing questions to save time. Focus on maximizing correct attempts rather than attempting everything.
  • Stay Relaxed & Take Care of Health: Get proper sleep before exam day, eat light, and stay hydrated. A fresh mind performs much better than a tired one.

 

Also check
UPSSSC PET Previous Year Question Paper
UPSSSC PET Certificate Validity
UPSSSC PET Exam Preparation 2025
UPSSSC PET Salary 

FAQs

What is the exam pattern for UPSSSC PET 2025?

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, totaling 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There is a negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer.

What is the difficulty level of the UPSSSC PET exam?

The questions are based on the NCERT syllabus from Class 6 to 10, making the difficulty level moderate and suitable for most intermediate-level students.

What is the syllabus for UPSSSC PET 2025?

The UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2025 includes topics such as Indian History, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Constitution, General Science, General Awareness, Elementary Arithmetic, General Hindi, General English, and Logical Reasoning.

Is there any negative marking in the UPSSSC PET exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Why is it important to know the UPSSSC PET syllabus?

Knowing the syllabus helps candidates focus on relevant topics, understand the exam pattern, and plan a more effective preparation strategy.

Can I download the UPSSSC PET syllabus in PDF format?

Yes, the official UPSSSC PET syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the UPSSSC official website.

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