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Official pattern आधारित Subjectwise Syllabus, Notes, PYQs & Mock Tests – One Page में सब कुछ

🎯 Prelims (GS-I + CSAT) • Mains (GS-I to GS-IV, Essay, Hindi, Optional) 📌 History • Polity • Economy • Geography • Science • UP Special • Ethics

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Prelims: 2 Papers (GS-I 200 Marks, GS-II CSAT 200 Marks – Qualifying, 33% आवश्यक) • Mains: 4 GS Papers + Essay + Hindi + 2 Optional Papers • Personality Test (Interview).

📅 Pattern aligned with updated UPPCS Scheme

UPPCS Exam Pattern – Quick Snapshot

Prelims → Mains → Interview – तीन स्टेज, एक ही पेज से पूरी तैयारी

🧭 Stage 1 – Prelims (Objective)

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Screening test, केवल क्वालिफाइंग (merit के लिए marks count नहीं)

• Paper-I: General Studies – I (200 Marks, ~150 Qs, 2 Hours, Negative marking लागू) Syllabus PDF Prelims GS Tests
• Paper-II: CSAT (General Studies – II) – 200 Marks, क्वालिफाइंग (33% अनिवार्य) CSAT Notes CSAT Practice
• Prelims में UP Special, Current Affairs, History–Polity–Economy से अधिक प्रश्न

📖 Stage 2 – Mains (Descriptive)

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Mains Marks + Interview = Final Merit

• 4 GS Papers (GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV – प्रत्येक 200 Marks, 3 Hours)
• 1 Essay Paper (200 Marks) – भारतीय समाज, राजनीति, अर्थव्यवस्था, UP आधारित टॉपिक
• 1 General Hindi Paper (आमतौर पर qualifying / high weightage – official scheme अनुसार)
• Optional Subject – 2 Papers (Paper-I & II, 200-200 Marks) – UPSC style pattern

🎙️ Stage 3 – Interview (Personality Test)

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Personality, Communication, Field awareness, UP knowledge

• Bio-data based questions, Optional subject, Job profile oriented प्रश्न
• UP की अर्थव्यवस्था, शासन, योजनाएँ, समाज व समसामयिकी पर चर्चा
• Situational questions – ethics, decision making, प्रशासनिक सोच

⚙️ UPPCS Smart Strategy – One Hub Flow

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Study Flow: Prelims GS → CSAT → Mains GS → Optional → Essay & Hindi

• Step-1: Prelims GS-I tabs से History, Polity, Economy, UP Special को पहले पूरा करें
• Step-2: रोज़ 1–2 CSAT practice set – Reasoning + Maths + Comprehension
• Step-3: Mains GS section से answer writing practice – प्रत्येक GS paper के लिए अलग folder
• Step-4: Optional subject को daily छोटे slot में पढ़ें – theory + PYQs balance
• Step-5: Essay & Hindi – weekly practice, पिछली परीक्षाओं के टॉपिक से लिखना शुरू करें

Note: इस Hub में दिए गए सारे Notes / Test / PYQs बटन की links आप बाद में जोड़ सकते हैं। Structure पहले से UPPCS official syllabus के अनुसार सेट कर दिया गया है।

Prelims – General Studies Paper-I

History • Polity • Geography • Economy • Environment • Science • UP Special • Current Affairs

🏹 PGS-01: History of India & National Movement

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प्राचीन से आधुनिक भारत + राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन – हमेशा high weightage

• प्राचीन भारत – सिंधु सभ्यता, वैदिक युग, महाजनपद, मौर्य, गुप्त, उत्तर–गुप्त, दक्षिण के प्रमुख राजवंश NotesMCQ TestPYQs
• मध्यकालीन भारत – सल्तनत, मुगल, मराठा, कला–संस्कृति (भक्ति, सूफी, स्थापत्य) NotesTestPYQs
• आधुनिक भारत – यूरोपीय आगमन, कंपनी शासन, 1857, किसान–मजदूर आंदोलन, सुधार आंदोलन NotesTestPYQs
• राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन – कांग्रेस अधिवेशन, प्रमुख नेता, विभिन्न चरण (Moderate–Extremist–Gandhian Phase) NotesTestPYQs

🗺️ PGS-02: Indian & World Geography

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Physical, Social & Economic Geography – India + World

• भौतिक भूगोल – पृथ्वी, चट्टान, प्लेट टेक्टोनिक, स्थलरूप, जलवायु, महासागर NotesMap Test
• भारत का भूगोल – भौतिक संरचना, नदियाँ, मिट्टी, जलवायु, प्राकृतिक क्षेत्र NotesTestPYQs
• आर्थिक भूगोल – कृषि, उद्योग, खनिज, ऊर्जा संसाधन, परिवहन NotesTest
• World Map based प्रश्न – महाद्वीप, समुद्र, जलडमरूमध्य, महत्वपूर्ण स्थान Map NotesMap MCQs

⚖️ PGS-03: Indian Polity & Governance

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संविधान + Governance + Social Justice – Prelims का favourite area

• संविधान – निर्माण, विशेषताएँ, प्रस्तावना, संघीय ढाँचा, नागरिकता NotesTestPYQs
• मूल अधिकार, DPSP, मूल कर्तव्य, महत्वपूर्ण अनुच्छेद व संशोधन NotesTest
• केंद्र व राज्य सरकार – राष्ट्रपति, प्रधानमंत्री, संसद, न्यायपालिका, राज्यपाल, उच्च न्यायालय NotesTest
• Panchayati Raj & Urban Local Bodies, Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, NGO, SHG NotesPYQs

💹 PGS-04: Indian Economy & Social Development

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Macro + Social schemes – UPPCS Prelims में सीधे questions

• भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की बुनियाद – राष्ट्रीय आय, क्षेत्रीय संरचना, Planning से NITI तक NotesEconomy Test
• Money–Banking–RBI, Inflation, Unemployment, Fiscal Policy, Budget, Tax, GST NotesTest
• Poverty, Inequality, Human Development, Demography, Population policies Notes
• Government schemes – केंद्र व उत्तर प्रदेश की प्रमुख योजनाएँ (सामाजिक सुरक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा) Scheme NotesScheme Test

🌱 PGS-05: Environment, Science, Current Affairs & UP Special

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Mixed area – Environment + Science + UP GK + CA

• Environment & Ecology – Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Protected areas, Acts Env NotesEnv Test
• General Science – Physics, Chemistry, Biology के basic concepts, दैनिक जीवन में विज्ञान Sci NotesScience MCQ
• Current Affairs – National & International, Reports/Indices, Summits, Defence, Awards CA NotesCA Test
• UP Special – इतिहास, संस्कृति, लोक–कला, भूगोल, अर्थव्यवस्था, सरकारी योजनाएँ UP NotesUP MCQUP PYQs

Prelims – General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)

Qualifying paper (33% आवश्यक) – Reasoning, Maths, Comprehension, Decision-making

📖 CSAT-01: Reading Comprehension & Language

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हिन्दी/English passages based questions

• Short & Long passages – inference, main idea, tone, assumption, conclusion based MCQs RC NotesRC Sets
• Basic grammar, vocabulary based comprehension, sentence completion Lang NotesPractice

➗ CSAT-02: Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

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High scoring अगर basic maths strong है

• Number System, LCM–HCF, Fraction, Percentage, Ratio–Proportion Math NotesTopic Tests
• Average, Profit–Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time–Distance Formula SheetMixed Set
• Data Interpretation – Table, Bar graph, Line graph, Pie chart के प्रश्न DI NotesDI Sets

🧠 CSAT-03: Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Ability

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Logical reasoning + decision making based questions

• Series, Coding–Decoding, Blood relation, Direction, Syllogism, Statement–Assumption Reasoning NotesReasoning Set
• Analytical reasoning – puzzles, arrangements, input–output (basic) Puzzle NotesPuzzle Test
• Decision making & problem solving – टकराव, विकल्प, best course of action questions DM NotesDM Set

CSAT Tip: सिर्फ qualifying होने के कारण CSAT को ignore करना भारी mistake है। Daily 30–40 minutes practice करें ताकि 33% आसानी से secure हो जाए।

Mains – General Studies Papers I to IV

Descriptive answers • Analytical approach • UP-oriented content

🏛️ GS-I: History, Culture, Society, Geography

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भारतीय विरासत, आधुनिक इतिहास, समाज व भूगोल

• Indian Heritage & Culture – art, architecture, literature, UP की सांस्कृतिक विशेषताएँ NotesAnswer Practice
• Modern Indian History & National Movement, post-independence consolidation Model AnswersGS-I PYQs
• Indian Society – diversity, women & child issues, poverty, urbanization, communalism etc. Society Notes
• Geography of World & India – physical, resources, disaster & geo-climatic issues (UP focus भी) Geo Notes

⚖️ GS-II: Polity, Governance & IR

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Constitution, Governance, Social Justice, International Relations

• Indian Constitution, Structure, Functioning, Separation of powers, Federalism, Local bodies GS-II NotesPYQs
• Governance – transparency, accountability, e-governance, RTI, citizen charters, NGOs, SHGs Governance Notes
• Social Justice – welfare schemes, health, education, vulnerable sections, rights issues SJ Notes
• International Relations – neighbourhood policy, regional groups, global institutions, treaties IR Notes

📈 GS-III: Economy, Agriculture, Environment, Science & Tech

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Growth, Development, Security + Environment & S&T

• Indian Economy – growth, development, inclusive growth, budget, banking, infrastructure Eco Notes
• Agriculture, MSP, PDS, Food security, Land reforms, allied activities Agri Notes
• Environment, Disaster Management, Climate change, conservation measures Env Notes
• Science & Technology, IT, Space, Defence, Security (internal & external) S&T Notes

🧭 GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

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Case study based पेपर – UPPCS में selection का major game-changer

• Ethics & Human Interface, values, attitude, moral thinkers Ethics NotesCase Practice
• Emotional intelligence, aptitude & foundational values for civil services EI Notes
• Public/Civil service values, probity in governance, information sharing, corruption control Governance Ethics
• Case Studies – UP administration & real-life ethical dilemmas based प्रश्न Case BookletCase Test

Mains – Hindi & Essay

High scoring papers अगर सही strategy से लिखें

📝 Hindi Paper – व्याकरण, अनुवाद, प्रैसी, पत्र–लेखन

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UPPCS pattern के अनुसार structured Hindi paper

• व्याकरण – Sandhi, Samas, वर्तनी, मुहावरे, वाक्य-शुद्धि Grammar NotesGrammar Test
• प्रैसी, सार लेखन, अपठित गद्यांश Précis GuidePractice Set
• पत्र–लेखन, रिपोर्ट–लेखन, आधिकारिक हिन्दी Format Notes

✍️ Essay Paper – Thematic Practice

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Society, Economy, Polity, Environment, UP based topics

• Essay strategy – Introduction, Body, Conclusion, quote & data उपयोग Essay StrategyWriting Practice
• Topic banks – समाज, शासन, अर्थव्यवस्था, विज्ञान, पर्यावरण, महिला-बाल, UP विकास Topic List
• UPPCS previous essay topics – category wise analysis Essay PYQs

Optional Subject – Paper-I & Paper-II

UPPCS Optional list UPSC style – History, Geography, PSIR, Sociology, Hindi Lit, etc.

🎓 Optional-01: Subjectwise Syllabus & Booklist

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Optional final merit में बड़ा role निभाता है – wisely choose & deep study

• UPPCS Optional List – (जैसे History, Geography, Public Administration, PSIR, Sociology, Hindi Lit, Anthropology आदि) Optional List
• प्रत्येक Optional के Paper-I & II का synoptic syllabus – download PDF Syllabus PDF
• Booklist & Notes plan – Basic texts + reference books + answer writing Booklist

📄 Optional-02: PYQs & Answer Writing

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Optional = test-oriented preparation; PYQs are the real guide

• Last 10 years UPPCS Optional PYQs – Topicwise classification Optional PYQs
• Weekly answer writing schedule – Paper-I & II के लिए अलग-अलग slots Writing Plan
• Model answers & evaluation parameters – content, structure, presentation Model Answers

Optional Tip: Graduation background + interest + अच्छे guidance + PYQ trend देखकर ही Optional चुनें।