UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern and Download PDF

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The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has officially released the UKPSC Lecturer Notification 2026 for a massive 808 Lecturer vacancies under the Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education Service. The vacancies are available under the General and Women branches of the Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education Service. The exam includes various disciplines such as Hindi, English, Art, Sociology, Mathematics, and more. For candidates appearing for the UKPSC Lecturer exam, this article presents the detailed syllabus. It covers important topics and sections that can aid candidates in preparing better and achieving improved results.

UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026

The UKPSC Lecturer Exam Syllabus 2026 is prescribed by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission to assess candidates’ teaching aptitude, subject knowledge, and overall academic competence for Lecturer posts in government colleges. The selection process includes a Screening Test followed by a Subject-Wise Written Examination. Understanding the complete and updated syllabus is essential for effective preparation, as it helps candidates focus on important topics, plan their study strategy, and improve their chances of success in the examination.

UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026

Conducting Body: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)
Post Name: Lecturer
Total Vacancies: 808 (725 General Branch + 83 Women Branch)
Exam Mode: Offline
Types of Question: Objective-type questions
Service: Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education Service
Selection process: Written Exam and DV
Official Website: psc.uk.gov.in

UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026

Understanding the UKPSC exam pattern and syllabus to know the structure of the exam and the topics you need to focus on. Create a study plan accordingly.

UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026 (Screening Test)

The Screening Test for the UKPSC Lecturer Exam is the preliminary stage designed to evaluate a candidate’s general aptitude and teaching abilities. This test ensures that candidates have the basic skills, awareness, and understanding necessary to move forward to the Subject Knowledge stage.

Subjects	Topics
Teaching Aptitude
Indian Education System	Education Commissions: Radhakrishnan, Mudaliar, Kothari UGC, NCERT, NCTE National Education Policy (NEP), Right to Education Educational Schemes: SSA, RUSA, etc.
Teaching Methods & Communication	Traditional & modern methods Teaching skills and qualities Classroom communication types Teaching aids & instructional strategies
Value-Based Education	Types of values (individual & social) Role of education in value development Discipline, planning, and administration Student behavior and dropout reasons with solutions computer in education
Educational Technology	Teaching as a profession Teacher’s duties, responsibilities & ethics Meaning & purpose of evaluation Types of evaluation: formative, summative Techniques & tools of evaluation Test construction basics & assessment for learning
Knowledge of Uttarakhand
Geography of Uttarakhand	Location, boundaries, and administrative divisions Physiographic divisions Climate and rainfall patterns Soil types and agricultural regions Forest resources and vegetation National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves Natural disasters: floods, landslides, earthquakes
History	Ancient history and archaeological evidence Katyuri and Chand dynasties Garhwal and Kumaon kingdoms British administration in Uttarakhand Role in India’s freedom struggle Chipko Movement and other social movements Uttarakhand statehood movement Formation of Uttarakhand
Natural and Economic Resources	Agriculture and allied activities Horticulture and medicinal plants Animal husbandry and dairy development Industries and industrial development Tourism: religious, eco, adventure tourism
Political and Administration	Local self-government Administrative reforms and governance initiatives Role of state commissions and boards
Education and Culture	Educational and institute Training Soil types and agricultural regions Forest resources and vegetation Festivals, National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves Natural disasters: floods, landslides, earthquakes Main Movements
Economic Development	Hydro-power projects Employment schemes and livelihood programs Economic changes after the formation of the Uttarakhand state. Industries and industrial development Popular sports in Uttarakhand Famous sportspersons State sports awards and institutions
Mental Ability Test
Logical reasoning	Topics such as analogy, classification, series, coding–decoding, direction sense, blood relations, syllogism, puzzles, and decision-making are commonly asked. It also covers basic numerical concepts like percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, time and work, and speed and distance.
General Hindi	संधि (स्वर संधि, व्यंजन संधि, विसर्ग संधि) समास (अव्ययीभाव, तत्पुरुष, द्वंद्व, बहुव्रीहि) उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय पर्यायवाची शब्द विलोम शब्द अनेकार्थी शब्द अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ लिंग, वचन, पुरुष रस, छंद, अलंकार

UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026 (Screening Test)

The Subject Knowledge Test is the main stage of the UKPSC Lecturer Exam, conducted for candidates who qualify for the Screening Test. It assesses an in-depth understanding of the candidate’s chosen subject at the postgraduate level.

Subjects	Topics
English	History of English Literature (Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, Restoration, Romantic, Victorian, Modern & Post-Modern periods) Major literary movements and trends Poetry (major poets, poetic forms and themes) Drama Prose and fiction Novel and short story Literary criticism Literary theories (Classical, Modern, and Contemporary) Rhetoric and prosody (basic concepts) Grammar and usage
History	Ancient Indian History: Sources of history, Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic culture, Maurya and Gupta period Medieval Indian History: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal administration and culture Modern Indian History: British expansion, Socio-religious reform movements,
Geography	Physical Geography Human Geography Economic Geography Indian Geography Geography of Uttarakhand Environmental geography Geographical techniques and map work
Political Science	Political theory Western and Indian political thinkers Indian Constitution Indian political system Public administration Comparative politics International relations Political ideologies and movements Uttarakhand’s political and administrative structure
Sociology	Basic sociological concepts Social institutions Social stratification Social change and development Indian society Social problems Sociological thinkers Research methodology in sociology
Art	Fundamentals of Arts Technical arts History of Arts
Commerce	Accountancy Business organization Business management
Agriculture	Soil science Agronomy Horticulture Genetics and plant breeding Plant pathology Entomology Agricultural economics Agricultural extension
Hindi	हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास (आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल, रीतिकाल, आधुनिक काल) भक्तिकालीन काव्य (निर्गुण एवं सगुण काव्यधारा) रीतिकालीन साहित्य (रीतिबद्ध, रीतिसिद्ध, रीतिमुक्त काव्य) आधुनिक हिंदी साहित्य (भारतेंदु युग, द्विवेदी युग, छायावाद, प्रगतिवाद, प्रयोगवाद, नई कविता) हिंदी काव्य (प्रमुख कवि एवं काव्य प्रवृत्तियाँ) हिंदी गद्य साहित्य (उपन्यास, कहानी, नाटक, निबंध, आत्मकथा, संस्मरण) प्रमुख साहित्यकार एवं उनकी कृतियाँ काव्यशास्त्र (रस, अलंकार, छंद, ध्वनि, वक्रोक्ति) हिंदी भाषा का विकास और स्वरूप भाषाविज्ञान एवं हिंदी की बोलियाँ

UKPSC Lecturer Exam Pattern 2026

The UKPSC Lecturer Exam 2026 will be conducted for a total of 16 subjects. Understanding this detailed exam pattern is crucial for candidates aiming for success in the UKPSC Lecturer Exam 2026. The following exam pattern is based on the previous year’s notification. Candidates are advised to stay updated with this article for the latest updates.

Screening Test
Subjects	Questions	Marks	Durations
Teaching Aptitude	40	40	2 hours
General Knowledge	35	35
Uttarakhand State	30	30
Mental Ability Test	25	25
General Hindi	20	20
Total	150	150
Written Exam
Subject-related questions	200	200	3 hours