UPPSC Polytechnic Lecturer Syllabus 2026
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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 | −1 per wrong answer |
| Paper II | 125 | 150 min | −1 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 (−1 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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