UPPCS Preparation Strategy for Beginners in Hindi & English

Preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPCS) exam is a dream for lakhs of aspirants who aim to secure a prestigious administrative post in the state. However, for beginners, the preparation journey can feel overwhelming due to the vast syllabus, tough competition, and multiple stages of the exam (Prelims, Mains, and Interview).

To make things easier, here we are providing a complete UPPCS preparation strategy for beginners in both Hindi and English, covering subject-wise plans, study material, answer writing practice, and time management tips.

1. Understanding the UPPCS Exam Pattern

Before making a strategy, beginners must know the exam structure:

CSAT tests comprehension, reasoning, and mathematics (qualifying in nature).

GS-I includes History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, etc.

Two objective-type papers (General Studies-I & General Studies-II/CSAT).

Prelims Exam:

Includes General Hindi, Essay, 4 GS papers, and Optional Subject (two papers).

Descriptive in nature.

Mains Exam:

Personality test to check candidate’s awareness, decision-making, and suitability for administrative posts.

Interview:

2. UPPCS Preparation Strategy for Beginners in English

Step 1: Start with NCERT Books

Read NCERTs (6th–12th) for History, Geography, Polity, and Economics.

Make short notes for revision.

Step 2: Current Affairs

Follow a good newspaper daily (The Hindu, Indian Express).

Read monthly magazines like Yojana, Kurukshetra, and Uttar Pradesh Yearbook.

Step 3: Subject-Wise Strategy

History: Spectrum’s Modern History, NCERT Ancient & Medieval.

Geography: NCERT + G.C. Leong + Atlas practice.

Polity: M. Laxmikanth.

Economy: Ramesh Singh + Budget/Economic Survey highlights.

Science & Tech: Basic NCERT + Current Affairs.

Step 4: Answer Writing for Mains

Practice writing 150–250 words daily.

Focus on structuring answers (Introduction → Body → Conclusion).

Step 5: Mock Tests & Revision

Join test series (even free PDFs available online).

Revise multiple times before the exam.

3. UPPCS Preparation Strategy for Beginners in Hindi

पहला चरण: NCERT से शुरुआत करें

इतिहास, भूगोल, राजनीति और अर्थशास्त्र के लिए कक्षा 6 से 12 तक की NCERT किताबें पढ़ें।

नोट्स बनाकर बार-बार रिवीजन करें।

दूसरा चरण: करेंट अफेयर्स

प्रतिदिन एक अच्छा समाचार पत्र पढ़ें (दैनिक जागरण, हिंदुस्तान टाइम्स, The Hindu हिंदी संस्करण)।

मासिक पत्रिकाएँ जैसे योजना, कुरुक्षेत्र, प्रतियोगिता दर्पण पढ़ें।

तीसरा चरण: विषयवार तैयारी

इतिहास: स्पेक्ट्रम (आधुनिक इतिहास), प्राचीन और मध्यकालीन के लिए एनसीईआरटी।

भूगोल: एनसीईआरटी + जी.सी. लियॉन्ग + एटलस।

राजनीति: एम. लक्ष्मीकांत।

अर्थव्यवस्था: रमेश सिंह + बजट व आर्थिक सर्वे।

विज्ञान एवं तकनीक: आधारभूत एनसीईआरटी + करेंट अफेयर्स।

चौथा चरण: उत्तर लेखन अभ्यास

प्रतिदिन 150–250 शब्दों में लिखने का अभ्यास करें।

उत्तर को 3 भागों में लिखें – परिचय, मुख्य भाग, निष्कर्ष।

पाँचवाँ चरण: टेस्ट सीरीज़ और रिवीजन

साप्ताहिक मॉक टेस्ट दें।

बार-बार पुनरावृत्ति करें।

4. Additional Tips for Beginners

Time Management: Divide your day into Prelims + Mains preparation.

Consistency: Study at least 6–8 hours daily.

Optional Subject: Choose according to your interest and background.

Self-Evaluation: Regularly analyze mistakes in mock tests.

UP Specific Preparation: Read Uttar Pradesh GK, history, geography, schemes, and government policies.

5. Recommended Books for UPPCS Preparation

NCERT (6–12th) – All subjects

Spectrum – Modern History

Laxmikanth – Indian Polity

G.C. Leong – Geography

Ramesh Singh – Indian Economy

Lucent’s GK (for quick revision)

Yojana & Kurukshetra Magazines

Uttar Pradesh Yearbook