PSC Syllabus 2025 (UPPSC, MPPSC, TNPSC)

State Public Service Commission (PSC) exams like UPPSC, MPPSC, TNPSC, BPSC, and KPSC recruit for state civil services. While patterns vary slightly, the core structure is similar. This guide covers the common PSC Syllabus 2025 and highlights **state-specific differences**.

📌 PSC Exam Pattern (Common Structure)

Most PSCs follow a three-stage process:

1. Preliminary Exam – Objective, qualifying
2. Mains Exam – Descriptive, merit-based
3. Interview – Personality test

Prelims: General Pattern

✅ Paper II is qualifying (33% required). Only Paper I marks count for Prelims cut-off.

📚 PSC Syllabus 2025 – Common Topics

1. General Studies (Paper I)

• Current Affairs (National, International, State-specific)
• History (Indian + State History & Culture)
• Geography (World, India, and **State Geography**)
• Polity (Constitution, Governance, **State Government**)
• Economy (National Budget, **State Economy & Schemes**)
• Environment & Ecology (National Parks, **State Biodiversity**)
• Science & Tech (General + **State Achievements**)

2. State-Specific GK (Most Important!)

• UPPSC: Uttar Pradesh history, rivers, districts, folk culture
• MPPSC: Madhya Pradesh tribes, national parks, irrigation projects
• TNPSC: Tamil Nadu Sangam literature, temples, agriculture
• BPSC: Bihar freedom fighters, Mauryan history, Chhath Puja
• KPSC: Karnataka dynasties, Kannada literature, sandalwood

3. CSAT (Paper II) – Qualifying

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal Skills
• Logical Reasoning
• Decision Making
• Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
• Data Interpretation

🎯 Preparation Tips for PSC Exams 2025

• ✅ Master your state’s GK — 30–40% of Paper I
• ✅ Read state govt. portal — latest schemes, budgets, awards
• ✅ Practice answer writing for Mains (start early!)
• ✅ Don’t ignore CSAT — many fail to clear 33%

Note: Syllabus varies by state. Always check your PSC’s official website (e.g., uppsc.up.nic.in, mppsc.mp.gov.in).