Uttarakhand PSC (UKPSC) Recruitment 2026 Complete Study Material Download: The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) conducts the Uttarakhand State Civil Services Examination to recruit eligible candidates for various Group A and B administrative posts in the Government of Uttarakhand.
The UKPSC Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for aspirants aiming to become officers in key roles such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer (BDO), and more.
To make your preparation easier and more effective, we have compiled a comprehensive set of UKPSC Study Material PDFs — including syllabus notes, current affairs, previous year papers, and mock tests — available for download below.
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UKPSC Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand State Civil Services Exam (UKPSC) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Official Website | https://psc.uk.gov.in |
UKPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025-26
The UKPSC Prelims is only qualifying in nature; it is used as a filtering agent to weed out the non-serious candidates. The UKPSC Prelims comprised of two papers i.e., Paper I and Paper II. Both papers are of 150 marks with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- The preliminary examination will be objective type, in which the negative evaluation method will be adopted. For each wrong answer given by a candidate to a question one-fourth (1/4) mark of the marks prescribed for that question will be deducted.
- Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the first question paper (General Studies).
- Second question paper (General Aptitude Test) is a qualifying examination, in which it is mandatory to obtain 33% marks of all category/sub category candidates.
- Minimum 1/3 questions will be asked with the reference of state of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand PSC (UKPSC) Prelims 2026 Complete Study Material
We’ve compiled high-quality study resources covering the entire syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.
| 1 | Current Affair Year Book 2026 For UPSC State PSC Prelims GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 2 | Quick Revision General Studies 2026 Complete Study Notes For Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 3 | Indian History Complete Study Notes With Practice MCQs For Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 4 | Indian Polity & Constitution Complete Study Notes with Practice MCQs for Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 5 | India & World Geography Complete Study Notes with Practice MCQs for Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 6 | Economic & Social Development (Indian Economy) Complete Study Notes with Practice MCQs for Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 [2 Set] | PDF Download |
| 7 | General Science Complete Study Notes With Practice MCQs For Prelims 2026 GS Paper 1 | PDF Download |
| 8 | General Studies of Uttarakhand 2026 | PDF Download |
| 9 | Uttarakhand Current Affairs Year Book 2026 | PDF Download |
| 10 | Uttarakhand PSC (UKPSC) Previous Year’s Solved Paper | PDF Download |
| 11 | Complete Study Material CSAT Paper -2 | PDF Download |
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Unit- 1: Indian History, Culture and National Movement
- Pre-Historic Period
- Mauryan Empire
- Gupta Empire
- Post-Gupta Period
- Advent of Islam in India
- Mughal Empire
- Advent of Europeans
- Indian National Congress
- First World War and Indian National Movement
- Government of India Act 1935
History and Culture of Uttarakhand
- 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
- Geography of India
- Geography of Uttarakhand
Unit- 3 Polity & Constitution
- Indian Polity
- International
- Constitution of India
- Panchayati Raj
- Public Policy
- Issues Concerning Rights
- Political System of Uttarakhand
Unit – 4: Economic and Social development
- National
- International
- Uttarakhand
Unit -5: General Science and Technology
- Ecology and environment
- Physical Science/Awareness
- Life Science
- Scientific Glossary
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 writer of the World/India, Famous Scientists, Important Awards, Indian defense 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/Festival/Conferences, Important Reports and other related aspects.
Paper -2: General Aptitude Test
Unit – 1
- Aptitude – Statement/propositions true and false statement (syllogism) Analogies, Similarities and differences, Observation.
- Communication and Inter personal Skills, Word building, coding decoding, Numerical Operations.
Logical and Analytical ability
- Logic: Statements- Arguments, Statement- Assumptions, Statement- Courses of Action,
- Statement – Conclusions, Deriving Conclusions from passages, Theme Detection, QuestionStatements, Venn Diagram, Arithmetic number series, Arithmetical reasoning and Figural
- Classification, Relationship concepts.
Decision – making and problem solving, Decision-making, Visual memory, Discrimination, assertion and Reason.
General mental Ability: direction sense Test, Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Critical thinking, Puzzle Test, Alphabet test, Data sufficiency, Inserting the missing Character.
Numerical identification- Number & their classification, test of divisibility of number, general properties of divisibility, test of prime number, division and remainder, remainder rules, two-line number series, sum rules on natural numbers.
Statistics Analysis- Presentation of Data through chart, graph, Tables, sufficiency of data
Unit – 2: अंग्रेजी भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल
There shall be a long passage in English for comprehension, followed by three objective-type questions, with multiple choices, of 1.5 marks each. These questions will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend the ideas contained in the passage as well as his/her knowledge of English language/grammar.
The four questions (1.5 marks each) based on language/grammar may cover the following areas:
- Vocabulary
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- One-word substitution
- Phrases/phrasal verbs
- Transformation of sentences
हिन्दी भाषा में बोधगम्यता कौशल
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। 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 PSC (UKPSC) Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Uttarakhand PSC (UKPSC) Mains 2026 Complete Study Material
The UKPSC Mains Exam comprises eight papers. The marks secured in the UKPSC main exam are the deciding factor in the final selection.
1. सामान्य हिंदी
2. Essay
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 limit from each sub section of opted language alternatives.
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 and 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: The Maximum Marks for the essay of 700-800 words limit from each section will be 50.
3. GENERAL STUDIES-I
(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
4. GENERAL STUDIES-II
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
5. GENERAL STUDIES – III
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
6. GENERAL STUDIES – IV
(Ethics, integrity and Aptitude)
7. GENERAL STUDIES – V
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand-1)
8. GENERAL STUDIES – VI
(Knowledge of State of Uttarakhand-2)
Uttarakhand PSC 2026 Interview
The UKPSC Interview is the last exam phase. Candidates who qualify Mains exam will be called for the Personnel Interview. The Interview will be of 150 Marks. The objective of the interview is to check the personal suitability of the candidate, communication skills, decision-making abilities, and knowledge of current affairs, governance, and ethics. The interview panel tries to understand the candidates’ views on social issues, their approach to problem solving and their readiness to assume the responsibilities of the civil service.