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:: PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SYLLABUS ::

The Preliminary examination for the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment / Physically
Handicapped – Backlog / Special Recruitment) Examination and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest
Officer Services Examination will consist of two compulsory papers of which answer sheet be on OMR sheets. The
syllabus for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General Recruitment / Physically Handicapped – Backlog
/ Special Recruitment) Examination and Assistant Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination
is mentioned in Appendix-5 of this advertisement. The papers shall be 200 marks each and of two hours durations.
Both the papers shall be objective Type & multiple choice in which there shall be 150-100 questions Respectively.
The timing of paper I will be from 9.30 to 11.30 A.M. and paper II from 2.30 to 4.30 P.M.

Note : (1) Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed
at 33%. (2) It is mandatory for the Candidates to appear in both the papers of Preliminary Examination for the purpose
of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he does not appear in both in papers. (3) The merit
of the Candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-I of the Preliminary Examination.

Syllabus for Preliminary Examination for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (General
Recruitment / Physically Handicapped-Backlog / Special Recruitment) Examination and Assistant
Conservator of Forest / Range Forest Officer Services Examination both.

Negative Marking:
In the Preliminary Examination for the objective type Question papers, penalty (Negative Marking) shall be
imposed for wrong answers given by the candidates which is as below:-

 There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong
answer has been given by the candidate, one third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be
deducted as penalty

Paper-I (General Studies-I)

Duration: Two hours (Marks - 200)

 Current events of national and international importance.

 History of India and Indian National Movement.
 Indian and World geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
 Indian Polity and governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
etc.
 Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector Initiatives, etc.
 General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change- that do not require subject
specialization.
 General Science

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Current events of national and international Importance:- On Current Events of National and International
Importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.

History of India & Indian National Movement:- In History emphasis should be on broad understanding social,
economic and political aspects of Indian History. In the Indian National Movement, the candidates are expected to
have synoptic view of nature and character of the freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of
Independence.

Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World: In World Geography
only general understanding of the subject will be expected. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to
Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India.

Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.:-
In Indian Polity, Economic and Culture, questions will test knowledge of country’s political system including
Panchayati Raj and Community Development, broad features of Economic policy in India and Indian Culture.

Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector
Initiatives, etc.:- The candidates will be tested with respect to problems and relationship between Population,
Environment and Urbanisation.

General Issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization, General awareness of the subject is expected from candidates.

General Science:- Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of Science
including matters of every day observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person, who has
not made a special study of any scientific discipline.

Note:- Candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above subjects with special reference to
Uttar Pradesh.

Paper-II (General Studies-II)

Duration : Two hours (Marks - 200)

 Comprehension.
 Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
 Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
 Decision making and problem solving.
 General mental ability
 Elementary Mathematics upto Class X level- Arithmatic, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics.
 General English upto Class X level.
 General Hindi upto Class X level.

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Elementary Mathematics (Upto Class X Level)

1. Arithmetic:- (i) Number systems: Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational numbers, Real numbers,
Divisors of an Ineger, prime Integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of integers and their Interrelationship.
(ii) Average (iii) Ratio and proportion (iv) Percentage (v) Profit and Loss (vi) Simple and Compound Interests (vii)
Work and Time (viii) Speed, Time and Distance

2. Algebra :- (i) Factors of polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of polynomials and their Interrelationship, Remainder
theorem, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations. (ii) Set Theory:- Set null set, subsets and proper subsets
of a set, operations (Union, Intersections, difference, symmetric difference) between sets, venn diagram.

3. Geometry:- (i) Constructions and theorems regarding triangle, rectangle, square, trapezium and circles, their
perimeter and area. (ii) Volume and surface area of sphere, right circular cylinder, right circular Cone and Cube.

4. Statistics:- Collection of data, Classification of data, frequency, frequency distribution, tabulation, cumulative
frequency. Representation of data - Bar diagram, Pie chart, histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency
curves (ogives) , Measures of Central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode.

General English Upto Class X Level

1. Comprehension
2. Active Voice and Passive Voice
3. Parts of Speech
4. Transformation of Sentences
5. Direct and Indirect Speech
6. Punctuation and Spellings
7. Words meanings
8. Vocabulary & Usage
9. Idioms and Phrases
10. Fill in the Blanks

सामान्य हिन्दी (िाईस्कूल स्तर तक) के पाठ्यक्रम में सहममहलत हकये जाने वाले हवषय

(1) हिन्दी वर्णमाला, हवराम हिन्ि

(2) शब्द रिना, वाक्य रिना, अर्ण
(3) शब्द-रूप
(4) सहं ि, समास
(5) हियायें
(6) अनेकार्ी शब्द
(7) हवलोम शब्द
(8) पयाणयवािी शब्द
(9) मिु ावरे एवं लोकोहियां
(10) तत्सम एवं तद्भव, देषज, हवदेशी (शब्द भंडार)
(11) वतणनी
(12) अर्णबोि

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(13) हिन्दी भाषा के प्रयोग में िोने वाली अशहु ियां

(14) उ0प्र0 की मख्ु य बोहलयााँ

Note : (1) Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks
fixed at 33%. (2) It is mandatory for the Candidates to appear in both the papers of Preliminary Examination
for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he does not appear in both in
papers. (3) The merit of the Candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in Paper-I of the
Preliminary Examination.

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:: MAINS NEW EXAM SYLLABUS ::

"General Studies - I"
1- History of Indian Culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.

2- Modern Indian history (from A.D.1757 to A.D. 1947): Significant events, personalities and issues, etc.

3- The Freedom Struggle- its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the
country.

4- Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965A.D.).

5- History of the world will include events from 18th century to middle of the 20th century such as French revolution
of 1789, industrial revolution, World Wars, redraw of national boundaries, Socialism, Nazism, Fascism etc-their
forms and effect on the society.

6- Salient features of Indian Society and culture.

7- Role of Women in society and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental
issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

8- Meaning of liberalization, privatization and globalization and their effects on economy, polity and social structure.

9- Social empowernment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.

10- Distribution of major natural resources of World- Water, Soils, Forests in reference to South and South-East Asia
with special reference to India. Factors responsible for the location of industries (with special reference to India).

11- Salient features of Physical Geography- Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone, Ocean Currents, winds
and glaciers.

12- Oceanic resources of India and their potential.

13- Human migration-refugee problem of the World with focus on India.

14- Frontiers and boundaries with reference to Indian sub-continent.

15- Population and Settlements- Types and Patterns, Urbanization, Smart Cities and Smart Villages.

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"General Studies - II"

1- Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic
structure, Role of Supreme Court in evolution of basic provisions of Constitution.

2- 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 .

3- Role of Finance Commission in Centre- State financial relations.

4- Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Emergence and use of alternative dispute
redressal mechanisms.

5- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other major democratic countries.

6- Parliament and State legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and concerned
issues.

7- 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. Public Interest Litigation
(PIL).

8- Salient features of the Reperesentation of People's Act.

9- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, Powers, functions and their responsibilities.

10- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies including NITI Aayog, their features and functioning.

11- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design,
implementation and Information Communication Technology (ICT).

12- Development processes- the role of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), various
groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.

13- 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.

14- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education , Human
Resources.

15- Issues relating to poverty and hunger, their implication on body politic.

16- Important aspects of governance. Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes,
limitations and potential, citizens, charters and institutional measures.

17- Role of Civil Services in a democracy in the context of emerging trends.

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18- India and its relationship with neighbouring Countries.

19- Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and/ or affecting India's interest.

20- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests- Indian diaspora.

21- Important International Institutions, Agencies their structure, mandate and functioning.

22- Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance.

"General Studies - III"

1- Economic planning in India, objectives and achievements. Role of NITI Aayog, Pursuit of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG's).

2- Issues of Poverty, Unemployment, Social justice and inclusive growth.

3- Components of Government Budgets and Financial System.

4- Major Crops, Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems, storage, transport and marketing of agricultural
produce, e-technology in the aid of farmers.

5- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices, Public Distribution System-
objectives, functioning, Limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks and food security, Technology missions in
agriculture.

6- Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream
requirements, supply chain management.

7- Land reforms in India since independence.

8- Effects of liberalization and globalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on
industrial growth.

9- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10- Science and Technology-developments and applications in everyday life and in National Security, India's Science
and Technology policy.

11- Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology. Developments of New
technologies, transfer of technology, dual and critical use technologies.

12- Awareness in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Space Technology, Computers,
Energy resources, nano- technology, microbiology, biotechnology. Issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR)
and digital rights.

13- Environmental security and Ecosystems, Conservation of Wild life, Biodiversity, Environmental pollution and
degradation, environmental impact assessment.

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14- Disaster as a Non-traditional security and safety challenge, disaster mitigation and management.

15- Challenges of International Security: Issues of Nuclear proliferation, Causes and spread of extremism,
Communication networks, role of media and social networking, Basics of cyber security, money laundering and
human trafficking.

16- India's internal security challenges: Terrorism, corruption, insurgency and organized crimes.

17- Role, kind and mandate of security forces, Higher defence organizations in India

18- Issues in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry.

"General Studies - IV"

1- Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human action, 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.

2- Attitude: Content, structure, function, its influence and relation with thought and behavior, moral and political
attitudes, social influence and persuasion.

3- Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity,
dedication to public services, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

4- Emotional Intelligence- concept and dimensions, its utility and application in administration and governance.

5- Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

6- 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 moral values in governance, ethical issues in
international relations and funding, corporate governance.

7- 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 charter,
work culture, quality of service delivery, utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

8- Case studies on above issues.

"General Studies - V"

1- History, Civilization, Culture and Ancient Cities of UP.

2- Architecture, their significance and maintainability, museum, archive and archaeology of UP.

3- Contributions of UPin Pre and post 1857 freedom struggles of India.

4- Eminent freedom fighters and personalities of UP.

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5- Rural, Urban and Tribal issues: social structure, festivals, fairs, music, folk dances, literature and
languages/dialects, social customs of UP.

6- Political System of UP: Governance, Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Assembly and State
Council, Center-State Relation.

7- Public Service, Public Service Commission, Auditing, Advocate General, High Court and its jurisdiction in UP.

8- Special State Selection Criteria, Official Language, Consolidated Fund and Contingency fund, Political Parties and
State Election Commission of UP.

9- Local Self Government: Urban and Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Right related issues in U P.

10- Good Governance, Eradication of Corruption, Lokayukta, Citizen Charters, EGovernance, Right to Information,
Redressal Policy.

11- Land Reforms and its impact in UP.

12- Issues Related to Security in UP.

i. Linkage between development and spread of extremism.

ii. Role of External, State and Interstate actors in creating challenges to internal security through communication
networks, media and social networking sites.
iii. Basic rules of cyber security, money- laundering and its prevention.
iv. Various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
v. Security challenges and their management in border areas, linkage of organized crimes with terrorism.

13- Law and Order and Civil Defense in UP.

14- Medical and Health issues in UP

15- State Education System of UP.

16- Contribution of U Pin development of India.

17- Current Affairs of UP.

18- Implementation of Jal Shakti Mission and other central welfare scheme in UP.

19- NGOs in UP: Issues, Contribution and Impact.

20- Tourism in U P: Issues and prospects.

21- Emphasis on Innovation in various fields in UP: Issues and it's impact on employement and socio-economic
development of the society.

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"General Studies - VI"

1- Overview of Economy of UP: Main features of economy and State Budgets, Infrastructure and importance of
Physical Resources.

2- Trade, Commerce and industries of UP.

3- UP Government Schemes, Projects and Planned Development for welfare of People, Human Resources and Skill
Development.

4- Investment in U P: Issues and Impact

5- Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Tax and Economic Reforms, One District One Product Policy of UPGovernment.

6- Planning and management of renewable and non-renewable energy resources of UP.

7- Demography, Population and Censuses of UP.

8- Commercialization of agriculture and production of agricultural crops in UP.

9- UP New Forest Policy.

10- Agro and Social Forestry in U.P

11- Agricultural Diversity, Problems of agriculture and their solutions in UP.

12- Developmental Indices of U Pin various fields.

13- Geography of UP: Geographical Location, Relief and Structure, Climate, Irrigation, Minerals, Drainage System
and Vegetation.

14- National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in UP.

15- Transport Network in UP.

16- Power Resources, Infrastructure and Industrial Development of UP.

17- Pollution and Environmental Issues in U P, Pollution Control Board and its functions.

18- Natural Resources of UP- Soil, Water, Air, Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands.

19- Climate Change and Weather Forecasting issues in UP.

20- Habitat and Ecosystem, structure and function, adjustment; Flora and Fauna with reference to UP.

21- Science and Technology: Its issues, advancements and efforts in U P.

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22- Aquaculture, Viticulture, Sericulture, Floriculture, Horticulture, Arboric culture in up and its impact on
development of UP.

23- Evolvement of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for development of UP.

:: GENERAL HINDI SYLLABUS ::

(1) हदये िुए गद्य खण्ड का अवबोि एवं प्रश्नोत्तर।

(2) सक्ष
ं ेपर्।

(3) सरकारी एवं अिणसरकारी पत्र लेखन, तार लेखन, कायाणलय आदेश, अहिसिू ना, पररपत्र।

(4) शब्द ज्ञान एवं प्रयोग।

(अ) उपसगण एवं प्रत्यय प्रयोग,

(ब) हवलोम शब्द,
(स) वाक्यांश के हलए एकशब्द,
(द) वतणनी एवं वाक्य शहु ि,

(5) लोकोहि एवं मिु ावरे ।

:: ESSAY SYLLABUS ::
There will be three sections in the question paper of Candidates will have to select Essay. one topic from each section
and they are required to write essay in 700 words on each topic. In the three sections, topics of essay will be based on
following sphere :

Section A :

(1) Literature and Culture.

(2) Social sphere
(3) Political sphere.

Section B:

(1) Science, Environment and Technology

(2) Economic Sphere
(3) Agriculture, Industry and Trade

Section C:

(1) National and International Events

(2) Natural Calamities, Land slide, Earthquake, Deluge, Drought etc.
(3) National Development programmes and projects.

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