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Uttarakhand PSC Prelims
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Pre-historic and proto-historic UttarakhandWhich period tools and implements have been discovered at Lal Dhang in Almora district of Uttarakhand?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~165 – 180 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~158 – 172 |
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~135 – 150 |
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History of India and Uttarakhand
75 QsGeography of World, India and Uttarakhand
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The final selection result for the 2024 cycle was declared on 01 June 2026. Jasmeet Kaur topped the examination and 189 posts across 13 cadres have been filled, subject to pending writ petitions before the Uttarakhand High Court.
A short notice dated 29 June 2026 confirms that UKPSC has received requisitions for 63 vacant posts. The preliminary examination is proposed to be conducted in the first fortnight of October 2026. Detailed notification with application dates is expected soon.
The 2025 cycle Mains examination was conducted from 27 to 30 April 2026 at centers in Haridwar and Haldwani. Results are awaited. The vacancy for this cycle stands revised at 116 posts after 7 Urban Development posts were returned.
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Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Pre-historic and proto-historic Uttarakhand
Painted grey ware sites; ancient tribes — Kunindas, Yaudheyas, Kiratas, Tanganas.
Katyuri dynasty (7th-11th century)
Ruled Kumaon and Garhwal from Kartikeyapura (Baijnath); temple architecture at Jageshwar, Baijnath.
Highly competitive range
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims performance
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims clearance
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
2024 cycle Final Result declared
passedMon, 1 Jun, 2026
189 posts filled across 13 cadres
2026 Short Notification released
passedMon, 29 Jun, 2026
Short notice for 63 posts; detailed notification awaited
2026 Detailed Notification (expected)
4 days awaySun, 30 Aug, 2026
Full advertisement with eligibility, vacancies, application dates expected soon
2026 Application Window Start (expected)
6 days awayTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Tentative; depends on detailed notification release
2026 Application Window End (expected)
26 days awayMon, 21 Sept, 2026
Typically 3 weeks after application start
2026 Admit Card (expected)
33 days awayMon, 28 Sept, 2026
Usually released 7-15 days before exam
📍2026 Prelims Exam (expected)
46 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Official notice confirms first fortnight of October 2026 (1-15 Oct)
2026 Prelims Answer Key (expected)
60 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Usually released within 2 weeks after exam
2026 Prelims Result (expected)
111 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
Based on previous cycle timeline of 6-8 weeks
📍2026 Mains Exam (expected)
218 days awayThu, 1 Apr, 2027
Typically held 4-6 months after Prelims; spans 4 consecutive days
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, agriculture, monsoon.
Location and physiography of Uttarakhand
Two divisions — Garhwal and Kumaon; bordered by China and Nepal; 13 districts.
Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand
Greater Himalayas (Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kamet), Lesser Himalayas, Shivaliks; Doon valley.
Glaciers and lakes
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Pindari, Milam glaciers; Roopkund, Hemkund, Naukuchiyatal lakes.
Rivers of Uttarakhand
Ganga (Bhagirathi-Alaknanda), Yamuna, Sharda (Kali), Ramganga, Tons, Pinder, Mandakini.
Panch Prayag and Char Dham
Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag; Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath.
National parks of Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett (1936 — first NP of India), Nanda Devi NP & BR (UNESCO), Valley of Flowers, Rajaji NP, Govind NP.
Tehri Dam and hydel projects
Tehri Dam — tallest in India on Bhagirathi; Tapovan-Vishnugad, Srinagar HEP, Maneri Bhali.
Natural disasters and ecology
Kedarnath floods 2013, Chamoli flash flood 2021; landslides and seismic Zone IV-V.
Tribes of Uttarakhand
Tharu, Buksa, Bhotia (Jad, Marchha, Tolchha), Jaunsari, Raji — distribution in Tarai-Bhabar and high Himalayas.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Union Government
President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government and Panchayati Raj
Governor, CM, State Legislature, 73rd-74th amendments.
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
70-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Uttarakhand HC at Nainital.
Special administrative provisions
Two divisional commissionerates (Kumaon, Garhwal); MDDA; UCC implementation 2024.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Uttarakhand economy
Service-led GSDP; tourism, hydropower and IT-based industry; SIDCUL Haridwar-Pantnagar.
Tourism — pilgrimage and adventure
Char Dham Yatra, Hemkund Sahib, Auli skiing, Mussoorie, Nainital, Jim Corbett.
Hydropower and energy
Tehri HEP, Srinagar HEP, Tapovan-Vishnugad; renewable energy potential of state.
Uttarakhand state schemes
Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Yojana, House of Himalayas brand.
Demography of Uttarakhand
Census 2011 — population, sex ratio, literacy, hill-vs-plain divide; outmigration from villages.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, conservation laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero by 2070.
Chipko movement
1973 Reni village led by Gaura Devi, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Chandi Prasad Bhatt — non-violent forest conservation.
Himalayan ecology and glacier melt
Glacier retreat, GLOFs, Hindu Kush Himalayan ecosystem stress.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances.
Languages and dialects
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari; Hindi and Sanskrit (second official language).
Folk dances of Uttarakhand
Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, Choliya, Jhora, Chanchari, Pandav Nritya.
Folk music
Mangal geet, Jagar, Khuded, Basanti; instruments — Dhol, Damau, Hudka, Ransingha.
Fairs and festivals
Kumbh Mela Haridwar, Nanda Devi Raj Jat, Jauljibi, Magh Mela, Phool Dei, Harela.
Cuisine and crafts
Mandua, Jhangora, Kafuli, Bal Mithai; ringaal craft, copper-work of Almora.
Literature and personalities
Sumitranandan Pant, Shivani, Manohar Shyam Joshi; Govind Ballabh Pant, Bahuguna.
Uttarakhand current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, recent appointments and policies.
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, climate summits.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations.
Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Numbers, percentages, ratios, charts and graphs — Class X level.