UPPSC Study Notes 2024, Check Subject Wise Topics and Books

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts recruiting exams in addition to the state civil service exam for several other government posts. The UPPSC combined civil services examination is conducted annually by the UPPSC. Preparing for the UPPSC Exam requires a strategic approach and access to high-quality study materials. Get Detailed UPPSC Study Notes, Topics and Book List in this article.

UPPSC Study Material 2024

UPPSC Exam Pattern

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exam pattern consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test. Below is a detailed overview of each stage:

Important Study Material for UPPSC

1. General Studies

• Indian Polity and Governance:
  • Constitution of India: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, etc.
  • Structure and functions of Indian government: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
  • Constitutional bodies, statutory bodies, and regulatory authorities
  • Local self-government and Panchayati Raj institutions
• Indian Economy:
  • Basic concepts of economics: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Economic planning in India: Five-Year Plans, NITI Aayog
  • Agriculture, Industry, and Service sectors
  • Budgeting, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, and Banking in India
• History:
  • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History
  • Indian National Movement: Contributions of leaders, events, and organizations
  • Cultural heritage of India: Art, Architecture, Literature, and Religion
• Geography:
  • Physical Geography: Earth’s structure, Geomorphic processes, Climate, etc.
  • Human Geography: Population, Migration, Urbanization, Regional Planning
  • Economic Geography: Agriculture, Industry, Trade, and Transport
• General Science:
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology: Fundamental concepts and recent developments
  • Environmental Science: Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Pollution

2. Current Affairs:

• National and International current affairs
• Government schemes and policies
• Socio-economic issues and developments
• Scientific and Technological advancements
• Environmental issues and initiatives

3. Optional Subjects:

• Choose one or two optional subjects based on interest and background
• Study in-depth as per the prescribed syllabus

4. Uttar Pradesh Specific:

• History, Geography, Economy, and Current Affairs of Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh Government schemes and initiatives
• Socio-cultural aspects and developments

UPPSC Preparation Books

Preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exam requires access to quality study materials. Here’s a curated list of recommended books covering various subjects and topics relevant to UPPSC preparation:

1. General Studies:

• “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth
• “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh
• “India’s Struggle for Independence” by Bipin Chandra
• “History of Modern India” by Bipin Chandra
• “Certificate Physical and Human Geography” by Goh Cheng Leong
• “Environment and Ecology” by Majid Husain
• NCERT textbooks for Polity, Economy, History, Geography, and Environment (Class 6th to 12th)
• “Objective General Studies” by Pearson

2. Current Affairs:

• Newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express
• Magazines like Yojana, Kurukshetra, Economic and Political Weekly
• “Manorama Yearbook” or “India Year Book”
• Websites such as PIB, PRS India, and government portals

3. Optional Subjects:

• Choose optional subjects based on interest and background
• Refer to standard textbooks and study materials recommended for your chosen optional subject

4. Uttar Pradesh Specific:

• “Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge” by Dr. C.L. Khanna
• “Uttar Pradesh Samanya Gyan” by Arihant Experts
• “Uttar Pradesh GK Book” by Vijeta Competition Editorial Board

5. Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Tests:

• “UPPSC General Studies (Prelims & Mains)”
• “UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Lok Seva Ayog) General Studies Solved Papers” by RPH Editorial Board

6. Additional Resources:

• “UPPSC General Studies for Pre Examination” by K.Kundan
• “UPPSC General Studies (Preliminary Examination) Study Guide” by RPH Editorial Board
• “UPPSC Prelims General Studies Paper I”

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