SarkariResultHome.comUPPSC Pre Syllabus 2026
Updated by Rohan on 26 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission · State: Uttar Pradesh
Students preparing for Pre can now see the syllabus from Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on its official website. The official syllabus link is given in the Important Links table. The sections below turn it into a plan.
There are 500 vacancies. The stages are Main Exam, Interview, Document Verification, Medical Examination. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more UPPSC updates on the UPPSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
UPPSC Pre Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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UPPSC Pre Selection Process & Exam Details
The stages, in the order they usually take place:
- Main Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Pre: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Pre with the exam pattern, the syllabus, the topic lists and the paper-wise lists, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Pre: RO ARO 2026 - Overview Syllabus
Check the ro aro 2026 - overview syllabus for Pre in the table below.
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
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| Exam Name | Review Officer / Assistant Review Officer Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | A-4/E-1/2026 |
| Posts | Review Officer (RO), Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Other Notified Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
| Prelims Subjects | General Studies and General Hindi |
| Prelims Questions | 200 |
| Prelims Marks | 200 |
| Prelims Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark for Each Incorrect Answer |
| Mains Subjects | General Studies, General Hindi and Drafting, General Vocabulary, Hindi Essay |
| Mains Total Marks | 400 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Applicable Skill Requirements |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Pre: RO ARO lims 2026
The table below gives the ro aro lims 2026 of Pre, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 140 | 140 |
| General Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Pre: RO ARO General Hindi
The table below gives the ro aro general hindi of Pre, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Topic | Questions |
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| Antonyms | 10 |
| Sentence Correction | 10 |
| One-Word Substitution | 10 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 10 |
| Nouns and Adjectives | 10 |
| Synonyms | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Pre: RO ARO Mains 2026
Check the ro aro mains 2026 for Pre in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
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| Paper 1 | General Studies | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 - Part 1 | General Hindi and Drafting | 100 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper 2 - Part 2 | General Vocabulary | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Paper 3 | Hindi Essay | 120 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 8 Hours |
Pre: Paper 1: General Studies
The list below is for Pre.
- General Science
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian Polity, Economy and Culture
- Indian Agriculture, Commerce and Trade
- Population, Ecology and Urbanisation
- Geography and Natural Resources of India and World Geography
- Current National and International Events
- General Intelligentsia
- Education, Culture, Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Social Traditions of Uttar Pradesh
Pre: Paper 2: General Hindi and Drafting - Part 1
The table below gives the paper 2: general hindi and drafting - part 1 of Pre, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Topics | Marks |
|---|---|
| Heading of Given Passage, Precis Writing and Explanation of Underlined Parts | 21 |
| Precis in Tabular Form of a Government Letter | 15 |
| Official Correspondence, Office Memorandum, Circulars, Reports and Reminders | 24 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary - English to Hindi | 10 |
| Administrative and Commercial Vocabulary - Hindi to English | 10 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Pre: Paper 2: General Vocabulary - Part 2
Paper 2: General Vocabulary - Part 2 of Pre:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Topics | Marks |
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| Antonyms | 12 |
| Sentence Correction | 12 |
| One-Word Substitution | 12 |
| Words with Similar Usage and Nature | 12 |
| Noun and Adjective Formation | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
Pre: Paper 3: Hindi Essay
The table below gives the paper 3: hindi essay of Pre, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Group | Essay Topics | Marks |
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| Group 1 | Literature and Culture, Social Issues, Political Issues | 40 |
| Group 2 | Science, Ecology and Technology, Economic Issues, Agriculture and Commerce | 40 |
| Group 3 | National and International Events, Natural Disasters, National Development Plans | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Pre: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (UPPSC RO ARO Mains Exam Pattern 2026), the most marks are carried by Paper 1 (120), Paper 3 (120).
In the pattern table (Paper 2: General Hindi and Drafting - Part 1), the most marks are carried by Official Correspondence, Office Memorandum, Circulars, Reports and Reminders (24).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Pre: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Pre: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Who can apply to UPPSC
A bachelor's degree is the base qualification for PCS; other posts have their own rules. Age and reservation follow Uttar Pradesh government norms. Applicants first do a one-time registration on the UPPSC portal and then apply for each advertisement.
Read more on the UPPSC company page or visit the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Earlier UPPSC Notifications
Earlier UPPSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all UPPSC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC Technical Education Service Exam Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 04 Oct 2026 |
| UPPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 128 | 04 Oct 2026 |
| UPPSC 501 Various Posts Answer Key 2026 Out – Download PDF | Answer Key | 3548 | 26 Nov 2026 |
| UPPSC Govt Job 2026 for 501 Review Officer (RO) ARO Posts – Apply Now | Naukri | 501 | 26 Nov 2026 |
UPPSC Pre Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Download Notification — English | Click Here |
| Download Notification — Hindi | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website — Open | Click Here |
| Check Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern / Syllabus — PDF | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern / Syllabus — PDF | Click Here |
| UPPSC RO ARO 2026 Notification and Syllabus — View Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website — Open | Click Here |
| All UPPSC updates | Open UPPSC Recruitment |
| UPPSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| UPPSC admit cards | View admit cards |
| UPPSC results | View results |
UPPSC Pre Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official Pre syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of UPPSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Pre syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
The facts on this page come from the syllabus and exam pattern notice published by Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission on its official website uppsc.up.nic.in (see also the notice here). We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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