The syllabus for the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has been announced for the year 2023. This syllabus is specifically designed for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Higher PCS Exam, which is a prerequisite for entry-level positions in the Uttarakhand Civil Services. It is essential for aspiring candidates to familiarize themselves with the key sections of the UKPSC Upper PCS Syllabus.
The UKPSC syllabus for 2023 comprises three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. All candidates interested in appearing for the PCS examination must carefully review the PDF document containing the UKPSC PCS syllabus for 2023. It is crucial for candidates to thoroughly understand the topics covered in the syllabus before commencing their exam preparation. To stay up to date, candidates are advised to refer to the most recent version of the UKPSC syllabus prior to submitting their applications.
The UKPSC Syllabus for 2023 consists of two main sections: Prelims and Mains, which are part of the selection process for the exam. The Preliminary exam, known as UKPSC Prelims, is of a qualifying nature. Only candidates who pass the UKPSC PCS Preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the Mains exam. After successfully clearing the Mains, candidates must attend the interview stage. The syllabus for the Uttarakhand PCS exam is structured as follows:
1. UKPSC Preliminary Examination2. UKPSC Mains Examination3. UKPSC Interview
The UKPSC Prelims syllabus includes two papers: General Studies and General Aptitude. It is important for candidates to have a comprehensive understanding of each subject listed below.
Paper I – General Studies: Indian History, Culture, and National Movement
Unit 1: Indian History, Culture, and National Movement
1. Pre-Historic Period in India: Harappa Civilization, Vedic Civilization, and Sangam Age. 2. Ancient Indian Empires: Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, and Post-Gupta Period.3. Advent of Islam in India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and European Colonization.4. Socio-religious Reform Movements in the 19th Century.5. Indian National Movement: Indian National Congress, Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi Movement, and Independence Struggle.
History and Culture of Uttarakhand:
1. Pre-historic and Proto-historic Period in Uttarakhand.2. Ancient Tribes and Dynasties of Uttarakhand.3. Gorkha Invasion and British Rule in Uttarakhand.4. Freedom Movement in Uttarakhand and its Role in India's National Movement.
Unit 2 – Indian and World Geography
1. Geography of the World: Earth and Solar System, Continents, Mountains, Oceans, Atmosphere, Agriculture, Resources, and International Relations.2. Geography of India: Relief, Climate, Rivers, Vegetation, Agriculture, Industries, Population, Urbanization, and Transport.3. Geography of Uttarakhand: Location, Relief, Climate, Wildlife, Agriculture, Industries, Tourism, and Natural Hazards.
Unit 3 – Indian Polity
1. National Polity: Parliamentary System, Coalition Politics, Welfare, Gender Politics, Electoral Reforms, Governance, National Integration, and Environmental Concerns.2. International Polity: United Nations, International Organizations, India's Approach to World Issues, and Regional Economic Groups.3. Constitution of India: Development, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Constitutional Amendments, Governance, Judiciary, and Constitutional Bodies.4. Indian Polity: Union and State Executives, Election Machinery, Political Parties, Civil Services, Administrative Reforms, Panchayati Raj, and Local Governance.
Unit 4 – Economic and Social Development
1. National Economic Policy: Economic Reforms, Foreign Direct Investment, Inflation, Poverty Eradication, Urbanization, Union Budget, and Natural Resources.2. International Economic Relations: World Trade Organization, International Financial Institutions, Foreign Exchange Regulation, Human Development Index, and Global Economic Organizations.3. Economic and Social Development of Uttarakhand: Economy, Natural Resources, Tourism, Agriculture, Budgets, Tax Reforms, and Development Schemes.
Unit 5 – General Science and Technology
1. Science and Technology in India: History, Current Affairs, Scientific Organizations, Information Technology, Ecology and Environment, Natural Resources, Biodiversity, Environmental Crisis, and Application of Technology.2. Physical Science: Computer Science, Matter, Energy, Mechanics, Waves, Heat, Light, Magnetism, Electricity, and Nuclear Physics.3. Life Science: Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Healthcare, Genetic Engineering, Global Warming, and Livestock Breeding.4. Natural Resources of Uttarakhand and their Contribution to Climate Change.
Unit 6 – Current Events of State, National, and International Importance
Current events, Geography, History, Culture, Science, Sports, and other relevant topics at the state, national, and international levels.
Paper II – General Aptitude Test
Unit 1: Aptitude
This section consists of 80 questions related to logical reasoning, syllogisms, true/false statements, and other aptitude-based questions.
For mains syllabus follow the link:UKPSC Mains Syllabus
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