UPPCS Mains Syllabus 2026 - Complete Guide

UPPCS Mains 2026 - Exam Pattern

Total 8 compulsory papers | Total Marks: 1500 | All papers are descriptive/subjective

1. History of Indian Culture — Art, Literature, Architecture from ancient to modern times
2. Modern Indian History (1757-1947) — Significant events, personalities, and issues
3. Freedom Struggle — Various stages, important contributors, and contributions from different parts of the country
4. Post-independence Consolidation — Reorganization within the country (till 1965)
5. World History — French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Nationalism, Communism, Capitalism, Colonialism and Decolonization
6. Indian Society — Salient features and diversity of India
7. Role of Women and Population — Women's role in society, population and associated issues
8. Globalization — Effects on Indian society
9. Social Empowerment — Communalism, regionalism, secularism
10. World and Indian Geography — Physical, social, economic geography
11. Natural Resources — Distribution across the world and India
12. Natural Disasters — Earthquake, cyclone, volcanic activity, ocean currents
13. Human Migration — Refugee issues and related topics
14. Boundaries and Frontiers — International boundaries of India
15. Population and Settlements — Types and patterns

1. Indian Constitution — Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions
2. Union and State Functions — Federal structure, issues and challenges
3. Separation of Powers — Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
4. Parliament and State Legislatures — Structure, functioning, conduct of business, privileges, issues
5. Executive and Judiciary — Structure, organization, functioning, appointments
6. Constitutional and Statutory Bodies — Election Commission, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, NHRC, etc.
7. Government Policies — Policies and interventions for development in various sectors
8. Welfare Schemes — For vulnerable sections of population by Centre and States
9. Health, Education, HR — Issues relating to development and management
10. Governance — Transparency, accountability, e-governance, citizens' charters
11. India's Foreign Policy — Developments, effects on India's interests
12. International Institutions — Groupings, bilateral/multilateral forums, agreements affecting India

1. Economic Planning — NITI Aayog, role and functions
2. Poverty and Unemployment — Social justice, inclusive growth
3. Government Budgets — Fiscal policy, taxation, monetary policy
4. Agriculture — Crops, irrigation, MSP, PDS, food security
5. Food Processing Industries — Scope, significance, location, supply chain
6. Land Reforms — Land reform measures in India
7. Industrial Policy — Liberalization, changes in industrial policy and effects
8. Infrastructure — Energy, ports, roads, airports, railways, transport
9. Science & Technology — Developments and applications in everyday life
10. Emerging Technologies — Space, IT, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
11. Environment — Biodiversity, pollution, conservation, environmental impact assessment
12. Disaster Management — Prevention, mitigation, preparedness
13. Internal Security — Terrorism, insurgency, extremism
14. Cybersecurity — Money laundering, organized crime, digital threats
15. Security Forces — Defense organizations, border management

1. Ethics and Human Interface — Essence, determinants, consequences of ethics in human actions
2. Attitude — Content, structure, function; influence and relation with thought and behavior
3. Aptitude and Foundational Values — Values for civil services: integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, compassion
4. Emotional Intelligence — Concepts, utilities, and application in administration and governance
5. Moral Thinkers and Philosophers — Contributions of Indian and Western moral thinkers
6. Public/Civil Service Values — Ethics in public administration, status and problems, ethical concerns and dilemmas
7. Probity in Governance — Concept of public service, philosophical basis of governance, information sharing and transparency
8. Case Studies — Ethical dilemmas and situations requiring problem-solving approaches

Paper 1 (General Hindi) & Paper 2 (Essay)