The UPSSSC Platoon Commander Recruitment 2026 is a highly competitive opportunity for candidates aiming to join Uttar Pradesh government services. To crack this exam, understanding the latest UPSSSC Platoon Commander Syllabus, exam pattern, and selection process is essential.
This article provides a complete breakdown of the UPSSSC Platoon Commander Syllabus 2026, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and physical test details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UPSSSC |
| Post Name | Platoon Commander |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + PST + PET + Medical |
The written exam is the most crucial stage, as final merit is based on written marks only.
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
Note: Physical tests are qualifying in nature and do not add marks to final merit.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge & Awareness | 70 | 70 |
| Part B | Computer & IT | 15 | 15 |
| Part C | Uttar Pradesh GK | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
UP GK (20 marks) and Computer (15 marks) together form 35% of the paper, making them highly scoring sections.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + PST + PET + Medical |
The written exam is divided into 3 major parts.
| Part | Subject | Topics Covered | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge & Awareness | History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Science, Environment, Sports, Data Interpretation | 65 | 65 |
| Part B | Computer & IT | Computer Basics, MS Office, Internet, Cyber Security, AI, IoT, Digital India | 15 | 15 |
| Part C | Uttar Pradesh GK | UP History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity, Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | — | 100 | 100 |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | Ancient, Medieval & Modern India, Freedom Struggle |
| Polity | Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj |
| Geography | India & World Geography, Agriculture, Population |
| Economy | Indian Economy, Budget, Planning, Development |
| Current Affairs | National & International Events |
| Science | Basic Biology (Human Body), Physics, Chemistry |
| Environment | Ecology, Climate Change, Disaster Management |
| Sports | Important Sports Events & Awards |
| Data Interpretation | Graphs, Charts, Tables |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Basics of Computer | History, Hardware & Software |
| Internet | WWW, Email, IP Address |
| Applications | MS Word, Excel |
| Digital Awareness | E-Governance, Digital Payments |
| Cyber Security | Online Safety, Data Protection |
| Advanced Tech | AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Big Data |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| History | Ancient & Modern History of UP |
| Culture | Art, Dance, Festivals, Literature |
| Geography | Rivers, Climate, Soil, Forest |
| Economy | Agriculture, Industry, Employment |
| Polity | प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था, Government Schemes |
| Current Affairs | UP Latest News & Achievements |
| Test | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Running (Male) | 4.8 km in 25 minutes |
| Running (Female) | 2.4 km in 14 minutes |
| Category | Height |
|---|---|
| Male | 167.7 cm |
| Female | 152 cm |
The syllabus is divided into 3 major sections:
This section carries the maximum weightage (70 marks).
This is the fastest scoring section with predictable questions.
This section has the highest individual weightage (20 marks).
| Category | Height | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|
| Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | 167.7 cm | 78.8 – 83.8 cm |
| Female | 152 cm | — |
(Relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male | 4.8 km in 25 minutes |
| Female | 2.4 km in 14 minutes |
This stage is qualifying only.
The UPSSSC Platoon Commander Syllabus 2026 is well-structured and focuses on General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Uttar Pradesh-specific topics. With 100 marks written exam + qualifying physical tests, success depends mainly on your written performance.
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