Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test - Group C Posts) Syllabus 2026 conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Indian History (5 Marks): Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Culture, Buddhism (Gautama Buddha - Life and Teachings), Jainism (Mahavira - Life and Teachings), Maurya Dynasty (Emperor Ashoka), Gupta Dynasty (Samudragupta, Chandragupta II), Harshavardhana, Rajput Era, Sultanate Period, Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, Rise of British Rule and First War of Independence (1857), Socio-Economic Impact of British Rule.
Indian National Movement (5 Marks): Early phases of National Movement, Swadeshi & Revolutionary Movements, Growth of Militant Nationalism, Legislative Reforms and Government of India Act 1935, Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Subhash Chandra Bose.
Geography (5 Marks): Physical Geography of India & World (Rivers, Water resources, Mountains, Glaciers, Deserts, Minerals, Forests), Climate & Weather, Time Zones, Demography & Population Migration.
Indian Economy (5 Marks): Indian Economy from 1947 to 1991 (Planning Commission & Five Year Plans, Mixed Economy, Green Revolution, Milk Revolution & Operation Flood, Nationalisation of Banks), Economic Reforms of 1991 (LPG), Post-2014 Structural Reforms (Krishi Sudhar, Dhancha-gat Sudhar, Shram Sudhar, Arthik Sudhar, GST).
Indian Constitution & Public Administration (5 Marks): Salient Features of Indian Constitution, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Parliamentary System, Federal System (Union & States, Union Territories), Judicial Framework (Supreme Court, High Courts), District Administration, Local Bodies & Panchayati Raj Institutions.
General Science (5 Marks): Elementary concepts of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Elementary Arithmetic (5 Marks): Whole numbers, Fractions and Decimals, Percentage, Simple Arithmetic Equations, Square and Square Roots, Exponents and Powers, Averages.
General Hindi (5 Marks): Sandhi, Vilom Shabda, Paryayvachi, Vakyansho ke liye ek shabda, Ling, Samshrut Bhinnarthak shabda, Muhavare-Lokoktiyan, Samanya Ashuddhiya, Lekhak aur Rachnaye.
General English (5 Marks): English Grammar and Comprehension based questions on unseen passage.
Logic & Reasoning (5 Marks): Order & Ranking, Relations, Odd one out, Calendar & Clocks, Cause & Effect, Coding-Decoding, Consequential reasoning.
Current Affairs (10 Marks): Indian & Global Current Events.
General Awareness (10 Marks): India's Neighbours, Countries/Capitals/Currencies, Indian States & UTs, Parliament/Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha/Vidhan Sabha, National & International Days, World Organisations & HQs, Indian Tourism, Art & Culture, Indian & International Sports, Indian Research Institutes, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Climate Change & Environment.
Hindi Unseen Passages (10 Marks, 2 Passages of 5 questions each).
Graph Interpretation & Analysis (10 Marks, 2 Graphs of 5 questions each).
Table Interpretation & Analysis (10 Marks, 2 Tables of 5 questions each).
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
