The UPSSSC Excise Constable (Aabkari Sipahi) 2026 selection process is multi-stage. Cracking the written exam is your primary goal, but physical preparation must run alongside it — many candidates clear the written exam and then fail the physical stages. This article gives you everything: the complete 7-stage selection process, written exam syllabus subject by subject, marks distribution, recommended books, and a 3-month preparation plan.
Complete Selection Process — 7 Stages
- UPSSSC PET 2025 (Qualifying) — Valid PET 2025 score is required to apply. Does not count in merit.
- Main Written Examination — Objective MCQ. Merit rank is determined here.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height 167.6 cm (M), 152 cm (F); Chest 80/85 cm (M). Pass/fail.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Running, long jump, high jump. Pass/fail.
- Medical Examination — Vision, hearing, flat feet, varicose veins, general health. Pass/fail.
- Document Verification — All original certificates verified.
- Final Merit and Appointment — Based solely on written exam marks among those who clear all physical, medical, and DV stages.
Main Written Exam Pattern
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Exam Type | Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions | 160 (verify from official notification) |
| Total Marks | 160 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | Typically 1/4 per wrong answer — verify from notification |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
Syllabus — General Knowledge (Indian)
Indian History
- Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic period, Maurya Empire (Ashoka), Gupta Empire
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire (Akbar, Aurangzeb), Maratha Empire (Shivaji)
- Modern India / Freedom Struggle: 1857 revolt (Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Jhansi centers), INC formation, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gandhi's movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India), Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose, Independence 1947, Partition
- Post-independence: Constitution adoption (1950), Five Year Plans, first general elections (1952)
Indian Polity
- Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights (Part III), Directive Principles (Part IV), Fundamental Duties
- Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha — composition, powers, sessions
- President: election, powers, term; Vice-President; Prime Minister; Council of Ministers
- Supreme Court, High Courts — structure, jurisdiction, original and appellate powers
- Election Commission — functions, independence, model code
- Important Amendments: 42nd (mini-constitution), 44th, 73rd (Panchayati Raj), 74th (municipalities), 86th (RTE), 101st (GST), 103rd (EWS reservation)
Indian Geography
- Physical features: Himalayan ranges, Indo-Gangetic Plain, Deccan Plateau, Coastal plains, Thar Desert
- Rivers: Ganga (origin, major tributaries), Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery — origin, tributaries, basins, important dams
- Climate: monsoon mechanism, seasons (four seasons of India), rainfall distribution by region
- Natural resources: forest types (tropical, subtropical, temperate), mineral distribution, energy resources (coal, oil, hydro)
- Population: Census 2011 data, sex ratio, literacy rate, urbanization trends
Indian Economy
- Five Year Plans and transition to NITI Aayog
- Agriculture: Green Revolution, MSP (minimum support price), major crops and their main producing states
- Industry and services: major sectors, Make in India, industrial corridors
- Banking: RBI — functions and role; commercial banks; bank nationalization 1969
- Budget: revenue receipts and expenditure, capital account, fiscal deficit, revenue deficit, primary deficit
- Important schemes: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Awas Yojana, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana
Syllabus — UP General Knowledge
UP-specific GK carries significant weight in UPSSSC exams. Candidates often underestimate this section and lose marks unnecessarily.
- UP History: Ancient kingdoms (Kashi, Kosala, Magadha connections), Mughal period in UP (Agra, Fatehpur Sikri), 1857 revolt centers in UP (Kanpur-Nana Saheb, Lucknow-Begum Hazrat Mahal, Meerut-first fire, Jhansi-Rani Lakshmibai), freedom movement figures from UP (Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Madan Mohan Malaviya)
- UP Geography: 75 districts, 18 divisions, major rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gomti, Rapti, Betwa, Ken, Chambal — which pass through UP), Himalayan foothills districts (Saharanpur, Bijnor, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri), Terai belt, Vindhya and Kaimur ranges in southern UP
- UP Economy: Agriculture (UP is the largest sugarcane producer in India, also major producer of wheat, rice, potato), ODOP scheme (One District One Product — leather goods, Lucknow chikan, Moradabad brassware, Varanasi silk etc.), Noida-Greater Noida IT and manufacturing hub
- Current UP Schemes: Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana, UP Scholarship, Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Mission Shakti, UP Internship scheme, Nivesh Mitra portal — verify latest schemes from official UP Government website
- UP Culture and Tourism: Kumbh Mela (Prayagraj), Taj Mahal (Agra), Varanasi ghats, Mathura-Vrindavan, Lucknow Nawabi heritage, major folk arts and crafts (Chikankari, Zardozi, Khurja pottery, Moradabad brassware, Varanasi Banarasi saree)
- UP Polity and Administration: Governor, Chief Minister, Vidhan Sabha (403 seats), Vidhan Parishad (upper house), key UP government departments
Syllabus — Hindi Grammar
Hindi is tested at Intermediate level. These topics are highly predictable and high-scoring with consistent practice:
- Sandhi and Sandhi Viched: Swar Sandhi (Dirgha, Gunn, Vriddhi, Ayadi, Yann), Vyanjan Sandhi (major rules), Visarg Sandhi — all types with examples
- Samas (Compound words): Avyayibhav, Tatpurush (all sub-types: Karmadharak, Karantatpurush etc.), Dvandva, Dviguu, Karmadharaya, Bahuvrihi — definitions and identification
- Muhavare (Idioms): Know minimum 200 common idioms and their meanings. These appear directly in exams.
- Lokoktiyan (Proverbs): Hindi proverbs and their meanings — 100+ are exam-relevant
- Paryayvachi Shabd (Synonyms): 300+ important words
- Vilom Shabd (Antonyms): 200+ important words
- Vakya Shuddhi: Identify and correct grammatically incorrect sentences
- Comprehension: Reading passage followed by 4–5 questions
Syllabus — Mathematics
Mathematics is at Class 10 level. Speed and accuracy determine your score. Do not attempt questions you are unsure about if negative marking applies:
- Number System: Natural numbers, integers, rational/irrational numbers, LCM, HCF, divisibility rules
- Simplification: BODMAS, fractions, decimals, surds and indices
- Percentage: Calculation, percentage change, percentage of percentages
- Profit and Loss: Cost price, selling price, profit%, loss%, marked price, discount, successive discounts
- Simple Interest: Formula, finding P/R/T, practical applications
- Compound Interest: Annual and half-yearly compounding, difference between SI and CI
- Time and Work: Individual rates, combined work, pipe and cistern problems
- Time, Speed, Distance: Average speed, relative speed, train length and platform problems, boat and stream
- Ratio and Proportion: Direct and inverse proportion, partnership problems
- Average: Weighted average, average of combined groups
- Basic Mensuration: Area of triangle, rectangle, square, circle; perimeter; volume of cube, cuboid, cylinder
Syllabus — Reasoning
- Analogy: Word, number, and letter analogy
- Series: Number series (missing term, wrong term), letter series, alphanumeric series
- Coding-Decoding: Letter coding, number coding, mixed coding
- Blood Relations: Family tree problems, coded blood relations
- Direction Sense: Displacement problems, direction after a series of turns
- Classification (Odd one out): Word, number, letter groups
- Syllogism: Statement-conclusion, statement-assumption (2–3 statement problems)
- Ranking and Order: Position from left/right, row and column arrangements
- Calendar: Day of the week, date calculations
- Clock: Angle between hands, gaining/losing time problems
Recommended Books
| Subject | Recommended Book / Resource |
|---|
| General Knowledge (Indian) | Lucent's General Knowledge (latest edition) — the GK Bible for UPSSSC exams |
| UP GK | Lucent UP Vishesh OR Dr. Mahesh Kumar Barnwal UP Samanya Gyan |
| Hindi Grammar | Saral Hindi Vyakaran (any reliable publisher) + practice book with 1,000+ questions |
| Mathematics | RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude — study only relevant chapters |
| Reasoning | RS Aggarwal Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Current Affairs | Monthly current affairs from Lucent/Arihant OR free apps like GKToday |
| Previous Papers | UPSSSC Excise Constable previous year question papers — Arihant and Kiran publishers |
3-Month Preparation Plan
| Month | Focus Areas | Daily Study Hours |
|---|
| Month 1 | Complete Indian GK: History + Polity + Geography + Economy (1 chapter per day with notes). Start UP GK static portion (history, geography, districts). Math: Number System, Percentage, Profit-Loss. Reasoning: Series, Analogy, Coding. Physical training: 2–3 km running daily from Day 1. | 4–5 hours |
| Month 2 | Complete UP GK (schemes, culture, current events). Hindi grammar full coverage: Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare (40 muhavare daily), synonyms/antonyms. Math: Time-Work, Time-Speed-Distance, SI/CI, Ratio, Average. Reasoning: Blood Relations, Direction, Syllogism, Ranking. Weekly mock test. Physical: increase running to 4–5 km daily; add long jump and high jump practice. | 4–5 hours |
| Month 3 | Full-length mock tests every alternate day. Weak area intensive revision. Last 12 months current affairs (India + UP focus). Previous year UPSSSC Excise Constable papers under timed conditions. Final revision: formulas, static GK dates, UP schemes, Muhavare. Physical: 5–6 km running daily, practice jumping standards weekly. | 5–6 hours |
Physical training runs in parallel with written preparation from Day 1. Do not separate them. Building running endurance takes 8–10 weeks minimum and cannot be rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many months of preparation are needed for a fresh candidate?
For a candidate starting from scratch, 4–5 months of focused daily preparation (4–6 hours per day) is realistic to achieve competitive scores in GK, Hindi, Math, and Reasoning. If you have appeared in similar UPSSSC exams before, your preparation time reduces significantly. The key differentiator in this exam is UP GK, which requires deliberate dedicated study.
Can I prepare for the written exam and physical fitness simultaneously?
Yes, and you must. Running 4–5 km daily takes about 30–40 minutes and does not interfere significantly with study time. But building running endurance from scratch takes months. Waiting until after the written exam result is announced leaves you with insufficient time to prepare physically for PMT and PET stages.
Are previous year Excise Constable question papers available?
Yes. Previous UPSSSC Excise Constable question papers are available from Arihant and Kiran publishers. Solving 5–7 previous papers under timed conditions is one of the most effective preparation strategies — it shows you the actual difficulty level, recurring topics, and types of questions asked.
How important is UP GK in this exam?
Very important. In UPSSSC exams, UP GK consistently carries 15–25% of total GK questions. Candidates who study only national GK and ignore UP-specific topics lose these marks unnecessarily. Dedicate at least one full month to UP history, geography, economy, and current schemes.
Is there any specific Excise/Abkari law or departmental knowledge tested?
The written exam for Excise Constable does not typically test specific Excise Act provisions or departmental procedures — that is learned on the job. The exam is a general aptitude test covering GK, Hindi, Math, and Reasoning. Verify from the official notification if any subject-specific topics related to the excise department are included.
Previous Year Question Analysis: Topic-Wise Distribution
Understanding which topics carry the most weight in the actual exam is the fastest way to prioritize your preparation. Based on the pattern of previous UP Excise Constable written examinations, here is how questions have been distributed across subjects:
| Subject | Approximate Weightage | Expected Questions |
|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30% | ~27–30 questions (out of 90–100 total) |
| Elementary Mathematics | 25% | ~22–25 questions |
| Hindi Language | 25% | ~22–25 questions |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 20% | ~18–20 questions |
The key takeaway: GK and Hindi together account for 55% of the paper. If your GK and Hindi are strong, you have a decisive advantage. Mathematics and Reasoning together make up the remaining 45% — and these are the sections where targeted practice can yield rapid improvement in a short time.
Most Important Mathematics Topics
Not all Math topics are equally important. Focus your preparation on these high-frequency areas:
- Simplification (सरलीकरण): BODMAS-based questions with fractions, decimals, and mixed operations. These are typically the easiest Math questions in the paper — 3 to 4 questions guaranteed. Practice at least 50 simplification problems under timed conditions so you can solve them in under 30 seconds each.
- Percentage (प्रतिशत): Calculating percentage increase/decrease, finding original value from percentage change, profit and loss (which is percentage applied to business), discount problems. 3–5 questions in most papers.
- Ratio and Proportion (अनुपात और समानुपात): Direct and inverse proportion, partnership problems (where profit is split in ratio of capital × time), compound ratio. 2–3 questions.
- Time, Speed and Distance (समय, चाल और दूरी): Average speed formulas, relative speed (same direction and opposite direction), train problems (length of train, platform, meeting time). Boats and Streams (upstream/downstream) — a frequent variation. 3–4 questions.
- Number System (संख्या पद्धति): HCF and LCM (by both factorization and division method), prime numbers, composite numbers, divisibility rules (by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11), remainder theorems. 2–4 questions.
- Average (औसत): Weighted average, average of consecutive integers, finding missing value when average is given. 2 questions typically.
- Simple and Compound Interest: SI = (P × R × T)/100; CI formula and the difference between CI and SI for 2 years. 2–3 questions.
Most Important Reasoning Topics
- Coding-Decoding (कूट भाषा): Letter-based (shift by fixed number of positions), word-based (reverse the word, replace each letter), number-based. The key is recognizing the pattern quickly — usually in 20–30 seconds. 3–5 questions per paper.
- Number and Letter Series: Arithmetic series (constant difference), geometric series (constant ratio), alternate series (two series interleaved), missing number in a matrix. 3–4 questions.
- Analogy (सादृश्यता): Word analogy (Pen : Writer :: Brush : Painter), number analogy (4 : 16 :: 5 : 25), letter analogy (ABC : DEF :: GHI : JKL). 2–3 questions.
- Blood Relations (रक्त संबंध): Reading a sentence describing family relationships and identifying who is related to whom. Use a family tree diagram — draw it out rather than trying to hold it in your head. 2–3 questions.
- Direction Sense (दिशा ज्ञान): A person starts at point A, walks north 5 km, turns right and walks 3 km — what is the shortest distance from start to finish and in which direction? 2 questions typically.
- Ranking and Order: "Rahul is 5th from the top and 7th from the bottom — how many students are in the class?" Standard formula questions. 1–2 questions.
UP General Knowledge: Essential Facts for the Exam
Districts and Administrative Divisions
Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts organized into 18 administrative divisions (mandals). The 18 divisions are: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Devipatan, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Varanasi. The most recent district added: Sambhal (carved from Moradabad and Budaun divisions). Knowing at least 10–12 districts and their correct division mapping is sufficient for the exam.
Major Rivers of Uttar Pradesh
- Ganga: Enters UP at Bijnor, exits at Ballia into Bihar. The most sacred river of the state. Key cities on the Ganga in UP: Haridwar (just in Uttarakhand but associated with UP entry), Kanpur, Allahabad/Prayagraj (Sangam), Varanasi, Ghazipur.
- Yamuna: Forms the western border of UP with Haryana/Delhi. Joins the Ganga at Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam). Key cities: Agra (Taj Mahal is on the Yamuna), Mathura, Allahabad.
- Gomti: Originates at Gomat Taal in Pilibhit district. Flows through Lucknow (the state capital sits on its banks) and Jaunpur, joins the Ganga at Ghazipur. The Gomti riverfront in Lucknow is a famous landmark.
- Ghaghra (Saryu): Originates in Tibet, flows through Ayodhya (where it is called Saryu — the river associated with Lord Ram), joins the Ganga near Chhapra in Bihar. The Saryu is considered sacred.
- Betwa: Originates in Madhya Pradesh, joins the Yamuna at Hamirpur. Associated with Jhansi region.
- Ken: Originates in MP, joins Yamuna at Banda. Part of the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project.
UP Chief Ministers — Historical List (Important for GK)
First CM of UP: Govind Vallabh Pant (1950–1954). Key CMs to remember: Chaudhary Charan Singh, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna, Narayan Dutt Tiwari (longest serving), Mulayam Singh Yadav (3 terms), Mayawati (4 terms, first Dalit woman CM of any state), Akhilesh Yadav (youngest CM of UP), Yogi Adityanath (current, first BJP CM since 1991).
State Symbols of Uttar Pradesh
- State Animal: Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
- State Bird: Sarus Crane (Saras)
- State Tree: Ashoka tree
- State Flower: Palash (Flame of the Forest)
- State Fish: Mahseer (Tor tor)
Key Historical Events in UP
- Lucknow Pact, 1916: Agreement between the Indian National Congress (led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak) and the All India Muslim League (led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah). Congress agreed to separate electorates for Muslims in exchange for League's support for self-government demands. A landmark moment in Hindu-Muslim political cooperation before Partition.
- Awadh Movement (Kisan Sabha Movement): Post-WWI agrarian movement in Awadh (present-day central UP) led by Baba Ramchandra against the talukdari (zamindari) system. Major event: Eka Movement (1921–22), a peasant unity movement. Connected to the broader Non-Cooperation Movement.
- 1857 Revolt in UP: Major centres of the 1857 uprising in UP: Meerut (first spark on May 10), Lucknow (Siege of Lucknow, defended by Henry Lawrence), Jhansi (Rani Lakshmibai), Kanpur (Nana Sahib's revolt), Bareilly (Khan Bahadur Khan).
Best Books for UP Excise Constable Preparation
| Book | Author/Publisher | Best For |
|---|
| Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publications | GK — Indian history, geography, polity, economics, science. The standard reference for all UP government exams. Read the UP Special section thoroughly. |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand) | Mathematics — all topics from Simplification to Time-Speed-Distance. Solve the exercise sets after each chapter. Start with easier exercises and progress to harder ones. |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand) | Reasoning — covers all types tested in UP state exams including Kiran-style questions. |
| UP Special / Ghatna Chakra UP Police/Constable | Ghatna Chakra Publications | UP-specific GK, current affairs, previous year papers. This publisher specifically targets UP state government exams and updates content annually. |
| Samanya Hindi for Competitive Exams | Hardev Bahri / Upkar Prakashan | Hindi grammar and language — Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare, Vilom, Paryayvachi, comprehension passages. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is there negative marking in the UP Excise Constable written exam?
The official notification for each recruitment cycle specifies whether there is negative marking. In most previous UP Excise Constable cycles, there was no negative marking — all questions were multiple-choice with 4 options, and wrong answers simply scored zero. However, this can change from cycle to cycle. Always read the detailed examination scheme in the official UPSSSC notification for the current year before finalizing your attempt strategy.
Q2: Can I use a calculator during the written exam?
No. No calculator, mobile phone, or electronic device is permitted in the examination hall. All mathematical calculations must be done mentally or on rough paper provided at the centre. This is why speed and accuracy in mental calculation matters — practice arithmetic under time pressure with no calculator.
Q3: What is the difference between UPSSSC Excise Constable and UP Police Constable (UP Police Bharti)?
These are two completely separate recruitments by two different departments. UPSSSC Excise Constable is recruited by the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission and works under the UP Excise Department — primarily enforcing liquor laws, checking illegal distilleries, and revenue protection. UP Police Constable is recruited by UPPRPB (UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board) and works under the UP Police — law enforcement, FIR registration, crime prevention. The physical standards, written exam syllabus, and salary scales are different between the two. You can apply for both simultaneously if eligible and wish to maximize your chances.
