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Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Exam – 2025 Total Vacancy : 123 Post

UKPSC Upper PCS 2025: Post-Wise Vacancy Details

📌Post Name and Required Educational Qualification

Physical Standards for Deputy Superintendent of Police

(a) Height Requirements

(b) Chest Measurement (For Male Candidates Only)

(c) Physical Weight (For Female Candidates Only)

• Minimum: 45 Kilograms

👁️ Vision & Eye Conditions

• Visual Acuity: Minimum 6/6 in one eye, and not less than 6/9 in the other.
• Must not require spectacles or contact lenses to meet this standard.
• Must have proper color vision.
• No cataract or any other eye-related condition allowed.

🚫 Other Disqualifying Physical Conditions

Candidates must not have:

• Flat feet
• Knock knees
• Pigeon chest
• Dwarfism
• Varicose veins
• Hammertoes
• Any deformities
• Any mental or physical disability affecting police duties

📄 Medical Certification

• In case of any physical condition doubts, a medical certificate must be provided from a Government Medical Officer.
• Final verification of physical standards will be conducted by the Police Department and certified by the Superintendent of Police.

📝 Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Exam – 2025

📚 Examination Scheme

The examination will be conducted in three sequential stages:

1. Preliminary Examination(Objective Type)
2. Main Examination(Written Type)
3. *Interview / Personality Test

1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

🔸 Important Notes:

• The Preliminary Exam is of qualifying nature.
• Negative Marking: ¼ mark will be deducted for every incorrect or multiple answers (even if one is correct).
• Merit List will be based only on Paper I (General Studies).
• Paper II (General Aptitude Test) is qualifying in nature, with a minimum 33% requirement for all categories.

2️⃣ Main Examination (Written Type)

🔹 Total Marks (Written Exam): 1500
🔹 Minimum Passing Marks in General Hindi Paper:35%(Compulsory)

3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test – Marks: 150

Grand Total (Mains + Interview):1650 Marks

UKPSC Upper PCS Subordinate Services Syllabus

Uttarakhand State Combined Civil/Upper Sub-ordinate Preliminary Examination Syllabus

First Paper – General Studies (Objective Type)

No of Questions: 150         MM: 150         Time Allowed: 02 Hours

Note: Minimum 1/3 questions will be asked with the reference of state of Uttarakhand in total questions 150.

Unit–1: Indian History, Culture and National Movement

Pre-Historic Period

• Harappa Civilization
• Vedic Civilization
• Sangam Age
• Mahajanapadas and rise of Magadh
• Religious Movements – Jainism, Buddhism, Bhagavatism and Shaivism
• Persian and Greek Contacts and other related aspects

Mauryan Empire

• Chandragupta Maurya
• Ashoka and his Dhamma
• Mauryan Administration, Economy, Society and Art
• Kushanas and other related aspects

Gupta Empire

• Foundation, Consolidation and Decline
• Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Skandagupta
• Gupta Administration, Society, Economy, Literature and Art and other related aspects

Post-Gupta Period

• Harshavardhan, Pal, Pratihara, Rashtrakuta, Chola, Pallava, Chandel, Paramar, Chauhan
• Social, Economic and Cultural Development between 650 A.D. and 1200 A.D and related other aspect

Advent of Islam in India

• Iltutmish, Balban, Alauddin Khalji, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, Feroze Tughlaq, Sikandar Lodi and Ibrahim Lodi
• Administration in Delhi Sultanate
• Causes of decline of Delhi Sultanate
• Society and Economy during Sultanate period
• Indo-Islamic Architecture
• Vijaynagar Empire
• Sufism, Bhakti movement and other related aspects

Mughal Empire

• Babar, Shershah Suri, Akbar, Shahjahan, Aurangzeb and decline of Mughal Empire
• Mughal administration
• Jagirdari and Mansabdari systems
• Society and Economy during the Mughal period
• Literature, Art and Architecture
• Maratha, Sikh and Jat and other related aspects

Advent of Europeans

• Portuguese, French, Dutch, British East India Company
• British administration (1758–1857) and other related aspects
• Economic impact of British rule and other related aspects

Socio-religious Reform Movement during 19th Century and other related aspects

Viceroys of India (1858–1947)

• First War of Independence (1857)
• Tribal, Non-Tribal, Caste and Peasant movements during 19th and 20th century
• British administration after 1857 and other related aspects

Government of India Act 1858

• Administrative, Social and Judicial systems after 1858
• Administration, Social, Educational, Judicial Reforms and other related aspects

Growth of Nationalism in India, Rise of National Movement

• Indian National Congress – Foundation, Moderates and Extremists
• Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi movement, Foundation of Muslim League, Surat Session and the split of Congress (1907), Morley-Minto Reform (1909)

First World War and Indian National Movement

• Home Rule Movement
• Lucknow Pact (1916)
• August Declaration of 1917
• Indian Revolutionary Movements in India and abroad

Gandhian Era

• Government of India Act (1919)
• Rowlatt Act (1919)
• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April, 1919)
• Khilafat Movement
• Non Co-operation Movement
• Chaurichaura episode
• Swaraj Party
• Simon Commission
• Nehru Report
• 14 points of M.A. Jinnah
• Lahore Session of Indian National Congress (1929)
• Civil Disobedience Movement
• First Round Table Conference
• Gandhi-Irwin Pact
• Second and Third Round Table Conference
• Communal Award and Poona Pact

Government of India Act (1935)

• Demand of Pakistan
• Cripps Mission
• Quit India Movement
• Cabinet Mission Plan
• Indian National Army
• Interim Government
• Mountbatten Plan
• Indian Independence Act (1947)
• Partition of India
• India after Independence
• New activities and Related Organizations and other related aspects

History and Culture of Uttarakhand

• Pre-historic Period
• Proto-historic Period
• Ancient tribes of Uttarakhand
• Kuninda and Yaudheya
• Kartikepur dynasty
• Kattyuri dynasty
• Parmar dynasty of Garhwal
• Chand dynasty of Kumaon
• Gorkha Invasion and their rule in Uttarakhand
• British Rule
• Tehri Estate
• Freedom Movement in Uttarakhand – First war of Independence (1857) and Uttarakhand
• Role of Uttarakhand in India’s national movement
• People’s movements of Uttarakhand
• Other related aspects

Unit–2: Indian and World Geography

Geography of World

• Important Branches
• Earth and Solar System
• Lithosphere
• Latitudes, Longitudes, Time, Rotation, Revolution, Eclipses
• Continents, Mountains, Plateaus, Planes
• Hydrosphere, Lakes and Rocks
• Atmospheric layers, Composition, Solar Insolation, Humidity
• Oceanic relief, Currents, Tides, Temperature and Salinity
• Agriculture, Plants, Insect, Livestock breeding
• Power and Mineral Resources
• Industries
• Population, Species and Tribes, Migration
• Transport, Communication
• International boundary line
• Environment and World Trade (Regional Economic Group)
• Geographical Glossary and other related aspects

Geography of India

• Geographic Introduction
• Relief and Structure
• Climate, Drainage system
• Vegetation, Plants, Insect, Livestock breeding
• Irrigation, Power, Soils, Water Resources
• Agriculture, Minerals, Industries
• Population and Urbanization
• Transport, Communication System
• Foreign Trade
• Scheduled Caste/Tribes
• Social Ecologies
• Domicile and Pollution
• Other related aspects

Geography of Uttarakhand

• Geographical location
• Relief and Structure
• Climate, Drainage system
• Vegetation, Wildlife
• Minerals
• Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Irrigation
• Major Cities and Tourist Places
• Population, Scheduled Caste/Tribes
• Transport Network
• Power Resource and Industrial Development
• Natural Hazards
• Other related aspects

Unit–3: Indian Polity

National

1. Parliamentary system
2. Coalition Politics
3. Regionalism, Casteism, Communalism, Terrorism and Naxalism
4. Welfare: SC/ST/OBC’s and Minorities (with reference to constitutional provisions, legal framework, institutional arrangement, process and implications)
5. Gender Politics (Equality, reservation, empowerment, welfare and safety/security measures)
6. Electoral reforms in India
7. Governance: Institutions and process
8. National integration
9. Nuclear policy of India
10. Environmental Concerns
11. Economic and financial reforms: Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) and its impact on politics and governance; planning machinery and planning process and banking sector (RBI, NABARD and IDBI etc)
12. Institutional reforms in India like MNREGA, NRHM, JNNURM etc., Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode
13. Citizen Participation in Political and Administrative processes of the country
14. Civil society
15. Lok Pal and Lok Ayukt
16. Other related aspects

International

1. United Nations
2. International Organizations
3. Environmental concerns at global level
4. SAARC, ASEAN, SAFTA and other regional groups
5. India’s Approach to major world issues: Disarmament, Human Rights and Globalization
6. BRICS and its importance for India
7. Other related aspects

Constitution of India

1. Constitutional Development in India
2. Constituent Assembly
3. Preamble
4. Basic Features of Indian Constitution (Including its various parts, Important articles and schedules)
5. Fundamental Rights and Duties
6. Directive Principles of State Policy
7. Constitutional Amendment method and important constitutional amendments
8. Federal and Parliamentary system of Governance in India
9. Parliamentary Committees (Public Accounts Committee, Estimate Committee and Joint Parliamentary Committee)
10. Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General
11. Judiciary: Supreme Court and High Courts
12. Other related aspects

Indian Polity

1. Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Cabinet Secretariat, Central Secretariat and PMO
2. State Executive: Governor and Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, State Secretariat and Chief Secretary
3. Union Parliament and State Legislatures in India
4. Election Machinery and Process
5. Political Parties and Pressure Groups
6. Politicians and Civil Servant Relationships
7. Development of Political Culture in India
8. Agencies of Political Socialization
9. Evolution and Growth of Administrative System in India
10. Re-organization of States in India
11. Administration of Union Territories and other specified States and areas in India
12. Administrative Reforms (including various important Committees and Commissions)
13. District Administration
14. Other related aspects

Panchayati Raj

1. Local Governance: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts
2. State Finance Commission: Functions and Role
3. Devolution of powers to local bodies
4. Types of local bodies in India: Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayat, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samities and Zila Parishad
5. Other related aspects

Public Policy

1. Good Governance: Citizen Charter and E-Governance
2. Prevention of Corruption and Lok Pal and Lok Ayuktas
3. Right to Information
4. Right to Education
5. Right to Services
6. Other related aspects

Issues Concerning Rights

1. Fundamental Rights
2. Protection of Civil Right Act, 1955
3. Various rights pertaining to protection of SCs, STs, Issues related to Minorities, Women, Children and Old persons in India
4. Other related aspects

Political System of Uttarakhand

• Governance
• Governor
• Legislation
• Chief Minister
• Council of Ministers
• Central State Relation
• Public Services
• Public Service Commission
• Auditing
• Advocate General
• High Court and its jurisdiction
• Provision for Minorities
• Scheduled Caste/Tribes
• Special State Selection Criteria
• Official Language
• Consolidated Fund and Contingency Fund
• Political Parties and Election
• Local Government and Panchayati Raj
• Community Development
• Public Policy
• Right Related Issues (Education, Employment, Development etc.)
• Governance (Prevention of Corruption, Lok Ayukt, Citizen Charter, E-Governance, Right to Information, Samadhan Yojna etc.)
• Other related aspects

Unit–4: Economic and Social Development

National

1. Economic Policy: Economic Reforms in India, Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization
2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Inflation, Inclusive Growth, Economic Development vs. Environmental Conservation
3. Programs for Eradication of Poverty and Unemployment, Human Development Index (HDI)
4. Census and Main Features of India and Population, Population and Economic Development, Issues related to Urbanization
5. Main Features of the Union Budgets
6. Main Features of the Economy of India
7. Natural and Energy Resources of India, Trade (with External Sector), Commerce, Industries, Schemes and Projects and Direction of Economic Growth
8. Tax Reform and Banking Business
9. Planned Development
10. National Development Council
11. National Income
12. Indian Agriculture: Agricultural Productivity, Livestock, Green Revolution, Food Security, Food Grain Prices, Buffer Stock, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural/Seed Crop Insurance Scheme
13. Indian Financial/Money/Capital/Security Market
14. Insurance Sector, Tax Structure, Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
15. Concepts: Rolling Plan, Sweat Shares, Hawala, Gilt Edge Market, Black Market, Black Money etc.
16. Other Related Aspects

International

1. World Trade Organization (WTO), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA), BRICS, OPEC and Other Regional Economic and Commercial Organizations
2. International Flow of Capital, Human Resources and Technology
3. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
4. World Human Development Index
5. Glossary
6. Other Related Aspects

Uttarakhand

• Main Features of Economy and Budgets
• Natural and Energy Resources
• Trade, Commerce, Industries
• Schemes and Projects
• Tax and Economic Reforms
• Planned Development
• Agriculture, Livestock, Food Security
• Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
• Census
• Human Development Index
• Tourism
• Role of Herbs and Culture in the Economic Development
• Other Related Aspects

Unit–5: General Science and Technology

General Science

• Questions will cover general appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

Science and Technology in India

• History and Contributions of Science and Technology in India

Current Affairs (National and International)

• Awards, Prizes, Discoveries, Inventions
• Science Congresses and Conferences
• Solar Technology
• Application of New Technology for Human Welfare
• Health and Medicines
• Environmental Awareness
• Natural Bio-resources

Scientific and Research-related Organizations (State, National & International)

• IUCN
• WWF
• IPCC
• WHO
• UNESCO
• Other related organizations

Information Technology

• Application of Computers in Daily Life
• E-Governance

Ecology and Environment

• Habitat, Community, Ecosystem: Structure and Function, Adaptations
• Plants and their Classification
• Traditional and Commercial Agriculture
• Commercialization of Agriculture
• Production of Agricultural Crops and their Regional Distribution (State, National and International Level)
• Problems in Agriculture, Agricultural Diversity

Natural Resources

• Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands, Marine
• Planning and Management of Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Resources

Biodiversity

• Threats and Conservation
• Ethics and Usage

Environmental Crisis

• Pollution: Air, Water, Soil, Space
• Environmental Laws and Acts
• Global Warming

Global Climate Change

• Causes and Effects

Technology and Tools

• Remote Sensing and GIS Applications
• Weather Forecasting
• Application of Spreadsheet and Database Applications

Physical Science / Awareness

• Fundamentals of Computer and Information Processing
• Basic Computer Organization
• Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates
• Problem Solving Techniques and Computer Languages
• Business Data Processing, Data Communication, Computer Networks and Security
• Use of Internet and Multimedia Applications, Cloud Computing
• Application of PC, Software Packages, Basics of Cyber Law

Chemistry and Physics Topics

• Matter and its States, Acids, Bases, Salts
• Origin and Distribution of Elements
• Hard and Soft Water, Heavy Water, Purification
• Batteries, Fuel Cells, Corrosion, Nuclear Fission and Fusion
• Elements of Symmetry
• Polymers, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Lipids, Hormones, Vitamins
• Medicines and Healthcare
• Dyes, Cosmetics, Food Chemistry
• Mechanics, Properties of Matter
• Wave Motion, Sound, Electromagnetic Waves
• Heat, Light, Magnetism, Electricity
• Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Astronomy and Space Physics
• X-rays and Semiconductor Technology

Life Science

• Branches and Contributions
• Natural Resources and their Management
• Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
• Bioproducts, Vaccines, Immunization, Healthcare
• Genetically Modified Organisms
• Global Warming and Climate Change
• Livestock Breeding
• Plants and Human Welfare
• Scientific Glossary

Uttarakhand-Specific

• Natural Resources of Uttarakhand and their Contribution to National and International Climate Change, etc.

Unit–6: Current Events of State, National and International Importance

• Continents and Nations
• Important Events of Space
• Wonders of the World
• Religions of the World
• Indian States
• Famous Books and Writers of the World/India
• Famous Scientists
• Important Awards
• Indian Defence System
• Health and Family Welfare
• Scientific and Technical Development
• Education
• National Symbols
• Protocol in India
• Important Human Rights and Welfare Organizations of World/India
• Important Religious Places
• Important Passes
• Dances of India
• Cultural Institutes
• Music, Drawing, Indian Languages
• World Heritage
• Important Newspapers
• Important Dates
• Sports Landscape, Important Sports and Related Terms
• Conventions, Exhibitions, Festivals, Conferences
• Important Reports
• Other Related Aspects

Second Paper – General Aptitude Test (Objective Test)

• Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 150
• Each Question Carries: 1.5 Marks
• Time Allowed: 2 Hours

Unit – 1: General Aptitude

Number of Questions: 80
Maximum Marks: 120

1. Aptitude

• Statement/propositions – True and False (Syllogism)
• Analogies
• Similarities and Differences
• Observation
• Mirror Images

2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Word Building
• Coding-Decoding
• Numerical Operations

3. Logical and Analytical Ability

• Logic-based Topics:
  • Statements–Arguments
  • Statements–Assumptions
  • Statements–Courses of Action
  • Statements–Conclusions
  • Deriving Conclusions from Passages
  • Theme Detection
  • Question–Statements
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification
  • Relationship Concepts

4. Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Problem Solving
• Decision-Making
• Visual Memory
• Discrimination
• Assertion and Reason

5. General Mental Ability

• Direction Sense Test
• Social Intelligence
• Emotional Intelligence
• Critical Thinking
• Puzzle Test
• Alphabet Test
• Data Sufficiency
• Inserting the Missing Character

6. Numerical Identification

• Number & their Classification
• Test of Divisibility of Numbers
• General Properties of Divisibility
• Test of Prime Numbers
• Division and Remainder
• Remainder Rules
• Two-line Number Series
• Sum Rules on Natural Numbers

7. Statistical Analysis

• Presentation of Data through:
  • Charts
  • Graphs
  • Tables
• Sufficiency of Data

Unit – 2: English Comprehension and Language Skills

Number of Questions: 20
Maximum Marks: 30

• Para 08: 7 Questions
• Para 09: 13 Questions

8. Comprehension Skill in English Language

• (A) One long passage followed by 3 multiple-choice questions (1.5 marks each)
  • Test of comprehension of ideas in the passage
  • English language and grammar understanding

9. Grammar and Language Usage

• (B) 4 Questions (1.5 marks each) based on:
  • Vocabulary
  • Antonyms
  • Synonyms
  • One-word Substitution
  • Phrases / Phrasal Verbs
  • Transformation of Sentences

9- हिन्दी भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल-
(अ) हिन्दी -भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल हेतु दिए गए विस्तृत अपठित गद्यांश या अवतरण से, प्रतिपाद्य (विषयवस्तु), भाषा और व्याकरण पर आधारित, 06 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे। प्रत्येक वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न डेढ़ अंक का होगा तथा प्रत्येक प्रश्न के चार वैकल्पिक उत्तर A, B, C, D होंगे। जिनमें केवल एक उत्तर ही सही होगा।

(ब) 07 वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न (प्रत्येक डेढ़ अंक) अपठित गद्यांश के कथ्य, शीर्षक , उद्देश्य, भाषा, लोकोक्ति एवं मुहावरा, अलंकार, शब्द- विवेक (तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, विलोम शब्द, शब्दार्थ), उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, सन्धि, समास और क्रियारूप आदि पर आधारित होने चाहिए।

Uttarakhand State Combined Civil/Upper Sub-ordinate Main
Examination (Written type) Syllabus

General Hindi

अधिकतम अंक – 150

समयावधि – 3 घंटे

1. शब्द-रचना — 15 अंक

• उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
• सन्धि एवं समास
• वचन एवं लिंग
• व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ — संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, क्रिया, विशेषण, क्रिया-विशेषण, अव्यय के अनुप्रयोग
• वाच्य परिवर्तन — कर्तृवाच्य / कर्मवाच्य / भाववाच्य

2. शब्द-विवेक — 15 अंक

(अ) शब्द-भेद:

• तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी, शंकर, रूढ़, यौगिक, योगरूढ़
• पर्यायवाची, समानार्थी, विलोम, अनेकार्थी
• समूहवाची, समरूप किन्तु भिन्नार्थक
• वाक्य या वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द

(ब) शब्द-शुद्धि

3. वाक्य-रचना — 15 अंक

• रचना के आधार पर वाक्य परिवर्तन (सरल, मिश्र एवं संयुक्त)
• व्याकरण के आधार पर वाक्य परिवर्तन (प्रश्नवाचक, विस्मयादिबोधक, सकारात्मक, नकारात्मक)
• विराम चिह्न
• वाक्य शुद्धि
• स्लोगन लेखन

4. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ (अर्थ एवं वाक्य प्रयोग) — 10 अंक

5. पत्र लेखन (अनौपचारिक एवं औपचारिक पत्र) — 15 अंक

6. (अ) प्रतिवेदन लेखन — 10 अंक

(सरकारी एवं गैर-सरकारी कार्यालयों, विद्यालयों, संगठनों में घटित होने वाली घटनाओं पर आधारित प्रामाणिक विवरण तैयार करना)

(ब) हिन्दी के प्रशासनिक शब्दों का अंग्रेजी अनुवाद — 10 अंक

7. बोधन — 15 अंक

(अपठित अवतरण पर पूछे गए बोध-प्रश्नों के उत्तर तैयार करना)

8. सार लेखन / सारांश / संक्षेपण — 15 अंक

(विस्तृत लेख, निबंध, प्रतिवेदन, भाषण, पत्र आदि की विषय-सामग्री को छोटा करके लगभग एक तिहाई रूप में प्रस्तुत करना)

9. पल्लवन — 10 अंक

(प्रसिद्ध सूत्रों, वाक्यों, सूक्तियों, कहावतों / लोकोक्तियों आदि की व्याख्या और विस्तार करना)

10. हिन्दी अवतरण का अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद — 10 अंक

11. अंग्रेजी अवतरण का हिन्दी में अनुवाद — 10 अंक

Note: Generally, it will be mandatory to obtain minimum 35 percent marks in General Hindi question paper based on high school level syllabus.

Essay Paper

• Time: 3 Hours
• Maximum Marks: 150

Structure of the Question Paper

This question paper will consist of three sub-sections: ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’. The candidates will have to write an essay of 700-800 words from each of the opted language alternatives in each section.

Section A:

1. Literature and Culture
2. Social Sphere
3. Political Sphere
4. Economic Sphere: Agriculture, Industry, and Trade

Section B:

1. Science, Environment, and Technology
2. National and International Events
3. Natural Calamities: Landslide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought, etc.
4. National Development Programmes and Projects

Section C:

1. Social Structure of Uttarakhand
2. History, Culture, Art, and Literature in Uttarakhand
3. Economic and Geographic Scenario of Uttarakhand, Tourism and Migration in Uttarakhand
4. Environment & Disaster and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand
5. Women Empowerment in Uttarakhand

Note:

• Maximum Marks for Each Essay: 50
• Evaluation Criteria:
  1. Accuracy of Language and Grammar: Proper word selection and legible handwriting.
  2. Original Thoughts: Demonstration of original thought relevant to the subject.
  3. Multi-dimensional and Comprehensive Understanding: Displaying a well-rounded understanding of the subject.
  4. Systematic Presentation: Compatible and reasonable structure of thoughts and essay style.
  5. Clarity and Expression: Ability to expand and summarize ideas effectively in relation to the given subject.

3. GENERAL STUDIES-I

(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

• Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of art forms, literature, and architecture from ancient to modern times.
• Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, issues.
• The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
• Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
• History of the world will include events from the 18th century, such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. – their forms and effect on society.
• Salient features of Indian society, diversity of India.
• Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and remedies.
• Effects of globalization on Indian society.
• Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
• Salient features of the world’s physical geography.
• Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).
• Important geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location – changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

4. GENERAL STUDIES – II

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

• Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure.
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
• Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
• Parliament and State legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
• Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary – Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the polity.
• Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
• Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies.
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
• Development processes and the development industry – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
• Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and states and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
• Issues relating to development and management of social sector/services relating to health, education, and human resources.
• Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
• Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance – applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens’ charters, transparency & accountability, and institutional and other measures.
• Role of civil services in a democracy.
• India and its neighborhood – relations.
• Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
• Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
• Important international institutions, agencies, and fora – their structure, mandate.

5. GENERAL STUDIES – III

(Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

• Indian Economy and issues related to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment-related topics.
• Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
• Government budgeting.
• Major crops – cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce, and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
• Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; public Distribution System – objectives, functioning, limitations, improvement; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
• Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
• Land reforms in India.
• Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
• Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
• Investment models.
• Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
• Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
• Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
• Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
• Disaster and disaster management.
• Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
• Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
• Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
• Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
• Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

6. GENERAL STUDIES – IV

(Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

This paper will include questions to the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life, and his problem-solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilize the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered:

• Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators; role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.
• Attitude: Content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
• Aptitude and foundational values for civil service: Integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
• Emotional intelligence: Concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
• Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
• Public/Civil service values and Ethics in public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
• Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
• Case studies on above issues.

7. GENERAL STUDIES – V

(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

• History of Uttarakhand – Prehistoric period, Proto-historic period, Major archaeological sites of Uttarakhand, Ancient tribes of Uttarakhand, Kunindas and Yaudheyas, Katyuri dynasty, Parmar dynasty in Garhwal- Rule, Administration, Society, Economy, Chand dynasty of Kumaon- Rule, Administration, Society, Economy, Gorkha invasion and administration.
• British Rule in Uttarakhand – Administrative System, Land Revenue, Forest Management, Economy, Education and Health System, Growth of Vernacular journalism in Uttarakhand, Tehri state- Rule, Administration, Society, Economy, Religion and Culture, Uttarakhand State and National Movement, Prominent Freedom Fighters of Uttarakhand, Merger of the Tehri state.
• Popular Movements in Uttarakhand – Coolie Begar Movement, Dola Palki Movement, Chipko Movement, Anti-Liquor Movement, Social Reformers. Anti princely Tehri State movement, Movement of separate Uttarakhand state and its immediate and long-term consequences.
• Society and Culture of Uttarakhand – Family, Marriage and kinship system in Uttarakhand, Caste system and caste mobility in Uttarakhand: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Uttarakhand; Rural Power Structure, Urbanization and Industrialization in Uttarakhand, prominent Folk Songs, Folk dance and craft. Prominent Folk singers and folk artists of Uttarakhand, musical instruments, paintings, costumes & food habits, Religious places and Temples of Uttarakhand, Fairs and Festivals, Dialects and craft of Uttarakhand.
• Uttarakhand State- Political, Local Administration and Public Policy – Political System in Uttarakhand, Party Politics, Regional Parties, Pressure groups.
• Administrative system – Structure of the state government, Cabinet and Departments, Administrative Agencies and District and Tehsil level Administration. State Public Service Commission. Lok Ayukta, State Vigilance Agency. Local Self Government in Uttarakhand- Nature of urban local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions in Uttarakhand, State Finance Commission, State Election Commission. Public Policy in Uttarakhand, Good governance, Citizen’s Charter and e-governance, prevention of corruption, Lokpal and Lokayukta, Right to information, Right to education, Right to service, Women Empowerment, MNREGA, Soldier’s Welfare and rehabilitation etc. Important Ayog in Uttarakhand.
• Current events in the context of Uttarakhand state.

8. GENERAL STUDIES – VI

(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 200

• Geography of Uttarakhand – Location, Extent and Strategic Importance, Structure and relief, Climate, Drainage System, Natural Vegetation, Soil, Glacier, Lake and Climate Change.
  Resources – Forest, Water, Minerals and Land, Agriculture, Irrigation, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Industry.
  Transport – Road, Rail and Air.
• Hydro-electric Projects, Water Scarcity and Solution.
• Tourism – Problems and Prospects.
• National parks and Wild-life sanctuaries.
• Population – Growth Rate, Density, Distribution, Sex Ratio, Literacy, Migration- Pattern, Problem and solution. Rural Settlement- type and patterns, Urbanization and cities, Smart City. Tribal habitat, Human Development Index.
• Economy of Uttarakhand – Main features of the state’s economy:
  • Natural Resources – Water, Forests, Minerals etc.
  • Economic profile of the State – State domestic products and its Components, Per Capita Income. Major sources of income; Agriculture & Horticulture, Medicinal Plants, Forest products, and Tourism etc.
  • Industrial development: State MSME Policy, Large, Medium, Small, Cottage and Handicraft Industries, Investment scenario, Problems and Possibilities.
  • Infrastructure: Physical – Road, Rail and Air transport, Banking and financial Institutions, Education, Health, Energy, Communication, Self Help Groups (SHGs).
  • Economic Planning and Policies – State annual plans, Development Programmes, Schemes and Policies; Decentralized Planning- Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
  • Public Finance: Revenue receipts, State Taxes, Public Expenditure, Uttarakhand’s Budget.
  • Major economic problems of the State – Poverty, Migration, Natural Disasters, Environmental degradation.
  • Welfare programs– Youth, Child and Women welfare programs, Poverty alleviation programs, MNREGA, Food and Civil supply, soldiers welfare and rehabilitation etc.
• Disaster Management: Nature, types and effect of disaster, Important Factors of natural disaster and efforts to reduce it.
  Denudation, Earthquake, Cloud-burst, Forest Fire, Drought & Avalanche etc. Difficulties in disaster Management. Ecologically – Sensitive areas. Role of NDRF and SDRF.
  Disaster Management Act-2005, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
  Disaster and impacts due to anthropogenic activities. Efforts of Uttarakhand Government.
• Human Resource and Community Development in Uttarakhand – Employment and Development: Human resource management, human resource development and its indicators in Uttarakhand. Nature and types of unemployment problem in Uttarakhand.
  Uttarakhand government’s schemes. Rural development and community development schemes – role of related institutions and organizations including centrally and state sponsored schemes.
• Education – Role of education in human resource development and social change.
  System of education in Uttarakhand – problems and issues (including universalization and professionalization), education for women and other socially and economically deprived sections and minorities.
  Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and National Secondary Education Abhiyan in Uttarakhand.
  Status of higher, technical and professional education in Uttarakhand.
  Role of various institutions (including Centre, State and other organizations) in the improvement of education.
• Health as a component of human resource development in Uttarakhand:
  • Health care system in Uttarakhand.
  • National Rural Health Mission and other related schemes.
  • Health and Nutrition.
  • Food Security Act etc.

Interview/Personality Test
Total Marks: 150

The test will relate to the matter of general interest keeping the matter of academic interest in view and for general awareness, intelligence, character, expression power/personality and general suitability for service.

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