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Source document: UPPSC PCS 2026 advertisement A-1/E-1/2026, Appendices 3 and 4 (accessible copy)

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PCS mains: Essay

1overview points

Literature, culture, society, politics, science, economy, environment and development

PCS mains: General Hindi

1overview points

Comprehension, précis, official correspondence, vocabulary and usage

PCS mains: General Studies I

1overview points

Indian and world history, culture, society and geography

PCS mains: General Studies II

1overview points

Constitution, governance, social justice and international relations

PCS mains: General Studies III

1overview points

Economy, agriculture, science, environment, disaster and security

PCS mains: General Studies IV

1overview points

Ethics, attitude, integrity, probity and case studies

PCS mains: General Studies V

1overview points

Uttar Pradesh history, heritage, culture, society and geography

PCS mains: General Studies VI

1overview points

Uttar Pradesh economy, governance, development, environment and security

PCS prelims: General Studies I

7overview points

National and international current events
Indian history and the national movement
Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world
Indian polity, Constitution, governance and Panchayati Raj
Economic and social development, poverty and inclusion
Environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change
General science, with Uttar Pradesh context across subjects

PCS prelims: General Studies II

4overview points

Comprehension and interpersonal communication
Logical reasoning, analysis and decision making
General mental ability and Class X mathematics
Class X General English and General Hindi

The 25 June 2026 document is authored by UPPSC and is an accessible third-party copy because the official enclosure URL https://uppsc.up.nic.in/OuterPages/View_Enclosure.aspx?ID=114&flag=E&FID=929 redirected to the home page during review. Appendices 3 and 4 define the PCS prelims and mains syllabus; this is a condensed paper-wise guide, not every listed subtopic. It covers the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services PCS 2026 examination, not all UPPSC recruitment. The notice says prelims Paper II is qualifying at 33%, while prelims merit uses Paper I. The mains includes General Hindi, Essay and General Studies I–VI. Check the original notice and corrigenda before constructing an exact paper. The notice says question papers are in English and Hindi, with other answer-script rules for mains.

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