Preparing for UPPSC GIC Lecturer (Pravakta) 2025? The exam has two stages — Prelims and Mains. With 1,516 posts, competition is tough but manageable if you know the exact syllabus. This guide covers the complete exam pattern, subject-wise topics, and preparation strategy.
Exam Structure
| Stage | Type | Marks | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective MCQ | 300 | 2 hours | Screening (marks don't count in merit) |
| Mains Paper I | Descriptive | 100 | 2 hours | Merit — General Hindi + Essay |
| Mains Paper II | Descriptive | 300 | 3 hours | Merit — Optional Subject |
| Total | 400 (Mains) | Mains marks = Final merit |
Prelims Pattern (Screening — 300 marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (GS) | 40 | 100 |
| Optional Subject | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 120 | 300 |
Each question: 2.5 marks. Negative marking: 1/3 of marks per wrong answer. Prelims is screening only — marks don't count in final merit.
General Studies Topics (40 questions)
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern — Freedom movement
- Indian Geography: Physical, economic, resources
- Indian Polity: Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj
- Indian Economy: Budget, planning, banking
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
- Current Affairs: Last 6 months national + UP state
- UP Special GK: Districts, rivers, culture, schemes — important!
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: Analogies, series, coding-decoding
Mains Paper I — General Hindi + Essay (100 marks)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi (Grammar, Comprehension, Precis) | 50 |
| Essay (1 essay, ~1000 words) | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Hindi Topics
- व्याकरण — संधि, समास, अलंकार, रस, वर्तनी शुद्धि
- पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ
- अपठित गद्यांश, संक्षेपण (Precis)
- पत्र लेखन
Essay Topics
Current affairs, social issues, education policy, literature, science & technology. Practice writing 1000-word essays in 45 minutes.
Mains Paper II — Optional Subject (300 marks)
Subject-specific paper based on the post applied for. Duration: 3 hours. Descriptive answers.
Available Subjects
Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Civics, Sociology, Commerce, Home Science, Agriculture, Drawing, Music, Physical Education
Selection Process
- Prelims: 120 MCQ, 300 marks — screening only
- Mains: Paper I (100) + Paper II (300) = 400 marks — this decides merit
- Document Verification
- Final Merit & Appointment
No interview. Selection purely on Mains marks.
Preparation Strategy
- Prelims GS (40Q): Lucent GK + UP GK + last 6 months current affairs. Focus on UP-specific questions — 8-10 questions from UP alone
- Prelims Subject (80Q): Master your optional subject thoroughly. This is 200 marks — the deciding factor for Prelims cutoff
- Mains Hindi + Essay: Practice essay writing daily. Read Hindi newspapers for essay topics. Grammar from Vasundhara
- Mains Subject: Deep preparation — cover entire graduation + post-graduation syllabus of your subject. Previous year papers are essential
Related on RojgarDekho.in
FAQ
Does Prelims marks count in final merit?
No, Prelims is screening only. Final selection is based entirely on Mains marks (Paper I 100 + Paper II 300 = 400). No interview.
What is the negative marking?
1/3 of marks deducted per wrong answer in Prelims. Each question is 2.5 marks, so 0.83 marks deducted for wrong answer. No negative marking in Mains (descriptive).
How many posts are there?
1,516 posts — Male GIC (777), Female GIC (694), Special Schools (49), Jail Academy (2).
