📅 Updated: 16 October 2026
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services exam begins with the Prelims stage. This article gives the confirmed pattern, question counts and marks for both Prelims papers.
UPPSC Pre Syllabus 2026 – Prelims Key Details
The Prelims exam has two papers, each worth 200 marks. All questions in both papers are multiple-choice.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam | Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (Prelims) |
| Papers | Two papers |
| Marks per paper | 200 marks |
| Question type | Multiple-choice |
UPPSC Pre Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Paper I (General Studies I) | 150 questions | 200 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper II (General Studies II / CSAT) | 100 questions | 200 marks | Check official notification |
Detailed topic lists for both papers are given in the official notification. For topic details — check official notification.
Splitting preparation time across both papers helps, since the question counts and marks differ between the two papers.
How to Download the Syllabus
- Open the official website.
- Look for the syllabus or notification section.
- Select the official Prelims syllabus.
- Read the PDF carefully and save it for reference.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Official Website | Official website of UPPSC |
Note: This article is published on a private information portal (not a government website). For final and exact details, always check the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many papers are in the Prelims?
A: There are two papers — Paper I (General Studies I) and Paper II (General Studies II / CSAT).
Q: How many marks is each paper worth?
A: Each paper carries 200 marks.
Q: How many questions are in each paper?
A: Paper I has 150 questions and Paper II has 100 questions.
Q: Is Paper II qualifying in nature?
A: Check official notification for this detail.
