UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
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What is the UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer syllabus for 2026?
The UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer syllabus covers 3 subjects: General Hindi, General Studies and Teaching Aptitude, Concerned Subject — Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science and others) or Non-Engineering, distributed across both papers. The exam has 250 questions across 2 sections in 300 minutes, with negative marking.
UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 125 | 150 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| Paper II | 125 | 150 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| Total | 250 | 300 min |
Marking scheme: +3 correct · 1 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus
- General Hindi
- General Studies and Teaching Aptitude
- Concerned Subject — Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science and others) or Non-Engineering, distributed across both papers
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Is there negative marking in UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer?
Yes. UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
How should I cover the UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer syllabus?
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