UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
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What is the UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) syllabus for 2026?
The UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) syllabus covers 7 subjects: Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, India and World geography, Indian Polity and Governance, Economic and Social Development, General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change, General Science. The exam has 150 questions across 5 sections in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS Prelims (2024) | 150 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims (2023) | 150 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims (2022) | 150 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims (2021) | 150 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| UPPSC PCS Prelims (2020) | 150 | 120 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| Total | 150 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +1.33 correct · -0.44 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Syllabus
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- India and World geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
- General Science
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Is there negative marking in UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS)?
Yes. UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) 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 Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) syllabus?
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