For the purpose of selection for various Group C and Group D posts, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) carries out civil service examinations.
UPSSSC is responsible for conducting various examinations in Uttar Pradesh. Under the UPSSSC Act 2014, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission was established. The current commission was formed due to a need for recruitment into civil service positions in state departments relating to Group 'C' and Group 'D' status.
What is UPSSSC?
In general, aspirants frequently get confused with the abbreviations and full names of exams and organizations, especially those closely related. Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission and Preliminary Eligibility Test are the full forms of UPSSSC and PET, respectively.
These exams are designed to select candidates for group 'B' and group 'C' positions in the state. UPSSSC Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern are a must-check for the aspirants since the exam is highly competitive.
List of Exams Conducted by UPSSSC
The UPSSSC conducts the following exams.
· Pharmacist
· Junior Engineer
· Junior Assistant Examination
· Computer Operator
· Lekhpal
· Forest Guard
· VDO
· Conductor Examination
· Tubewell Operator
· Tire Inspector
· Boring Technician
· Yuva Vikas Adhikari Exam
· Cane Supervisor
· Revenue Inspector
· Assistant Statistical Officer
· Stenographer
· Clerk
· Revenue Inspector Exam
· Driver
· Lower Subordinate Services
UPSSSC Exam Pattern
Each post has a different exam pattern for the UPSSSC. Here is an example for students to understand the UPSSSC exam pattern.
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Duration
of time |
2 hours (120
minutes) |
|
Part I |
Hindi
insights and writing ability, 80 marks |
|
Part II |
General Knowledge,
50 marks |
|
Part III |
General
Intelligence test, 50 marks |
|
Total
marks |
180 |
UPSSSC PET
Applicants will not have to apply separately for UPSSSC vacancies as UPSSSC PET 2021 has been introduced by the Government to make things easier for them. After passing the Preliminary Eligibility Test, candidates will be eligible to appear for the Mains Exam. There will be 20994 vacancies for UP Lekhpals, X-Ray Technicians, Junior Assistants, and other Group B and C posts. On 24 August 2021, two shifts of UPSSSC PET 2021 were conducted.
UPSSSC PET Exam Overview
|
Exam Conducting
Body |
Uttar Pradesh
Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
|
PET Full form |
Preliminary
Eligibility Test |
|
Starting for online
applications |
25th May 2021 |
|
Deadline for online
applications |
21st June 2021 |
|
Exam Date |
24th August 2021 |
|
Official Website |
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2021
A recent notice for the PET exam revealed the following exam pattern:
· There will be multiple-choice questions of the objective type
· There will be 100 questions like this.
· It will take two hours to complete the exam.
· An incorrect answer will result in a 1/4th mark deduction.
· NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary level will be followed for the difficulty of questions for topics at sr. no. 1 to 9.
UPSSSC Syllabus
UPSSSC PET 2021 Exam has quite a limited syllabus. The course covers only general topics and syllabus of a high school level that all candidates need for basic education. Here is a list of subjects and topics that make up the UPSSSC PET 2021 syllabus. You can find study materials for these topics easily online.
Logic & Reasoning
· Order & ranking
· Blood relations
· Calendar & watch
· Cause & effect
· Coding decoding
· Conclusive reasoning, etc.
General Awareness
· India's neighbours
· Countries, Capitals & Currencies
· The Indian States & UTs
· Indian Parliament
· Days National & International importance
· World organizations & HQs
· Indian tourism destinations
· Indian art & culture
· Indian & International Sports
· Indian research institutes
· Books & authors
· Awards & honors
· Climate change & environment
Current Affairs
· National current affairs
· International current affairs
Indian Constitution & Public Administration
· Indian Constitution
· Salient Features
· Directive principles
· Fundamental rights & duties
· Parliamentary system
· Federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States
· Judicial Framework
· District administration
· Local bodies and Panchayat Raj
General Science
· Basic Physics
· Basic Chemistry
· Basic Biology
Indian National Movement
· The initial stage of the freedom movement
· Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement - Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders role
· Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism
· Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935
· Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Geography
· Indian and World Geography
· Rivers
· Water resources
· Mountains & glaciers
· Desert & dry areas
· Forest
· Mineral resources
· Political geography of Indian & world
· Climate
· Time zone
· Demographics & migrations
Indian History
· Indus valley civilization
· Vedic civilization
· Buddhism
· Jainism
· Mauryan empire
· Gupta empire
· Harshavardhan
· Rajput era
· Sultanate era
· Mughal Empire
· Maratha empire
· British Rule and 1st war of independence
· The social and economic impact of British rule
Indian Economy
· Indian Economy (1947 to 1991)
· The planning commission and 5-year plans
· Development of mixed economy: Private & Public
· Green revolution
· White revolution & operation flood
· Banking nationalization
· LPG reforms of 1991
· Economic reforms post 2014
· Farm reforms
· Structural reforms
· Labor reforms
· Economic reforms
· GST
Elementary Arithmetic
· Whole numbers, fractions and decimals
· Percentage
· Simple arithmetic equations
· Square & square roots
· Exponent and powers
· Average
General Hindi
· संधि
· विलोमशब्द
· पर्यायवाचीवाक्यांशोंकेलिएएकशब्द
· लिंग
· समश्रुतभिन्नार्थकशब्द
· मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां
· सामान्यअशुद्धियां
· लेखकऔररचनाएं (Prose & Poetry)
General English
· English Grammar
· Questions on passages
UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2021
On August 17, 2021, UPSSSC released the PET admit cards on its official website for the candidates. As the commission will not be sending individual to admit cards to candidates, candidates must download the admit card and obtain a copy of it. Here are the steps for downloading the admit card.
· Step 1: Visit the UPSSSC official website.
· Step 2: Select "Examination Interview".
· Step 3: You can now download the admissions card by clicking the download option.
· Step 4: You will receive an admit card once you enter the necessary details.
UPSSSC Vacancy 2021
UPSSSC has announced the exam dates and vacancies for Group B and C posts along with the exam schedule for various exams. In case of qualification in the UPSSSC PET Examination on August 24, 2021, the candidates can appear in UPSSSC Main Examination for the below-mentioned posts.
According to the UPSSSC Calendar 2021, candidates passing the Preliminary Eligibility Test will be eligible to apply for around 20000+ vacancies for Group C posts, such as Lekhpal, X-Ray Technicians, and Junior Assistants.
Pre Eligibility Test (PET) for Group C Posts
· 1068 -in accountant and auditor
· 9,212 –Staff nurse / ANM,
· 694 – forest guard,
· 874 –surveyor in sugarcane department,
· 7882 –Lekhpal in revenue department,
· 456 – X-Ray technician
· 700 –laboratory technicians,
· 1817 –Group C in agricultural assistant ,
· 1137 –junior assistant in revenue department,
· 622 -instructors