Preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Additional Private Secretary (APS) recruitment is a significant step toward a prestigious career. The 2025 examination process is rigorous, requiring candidates to demonstrate proficiency across written, technical, and linguistic domains.
Overview of the UPPSC APS 2025 Exam Structure
The selection process for the APS post is conducted offline and is divided into three distinct stages. Understanding this structure is vital for creating an effective study plan. Below is the summary table of the recruitment process:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Exam Name | UPSC APS Exam 2025 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| No. of Papers | 3 Papers (General Knowledge, General Hindi and Computer Knowledge) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Hindi Shorthand & Typewriting and Computer Practical Exam |
| Official website | www.uppsc.up.nic.in |
UPPSC APS Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern is designed to test your core knowledge, linguistic accuracy, and practical computer skills. Each stage has a specific weightage as outlined below:
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Paper-2 | General Hindi | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Paper- 3 | Computer Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 1 hour |
| Paper-1 | Hindi shorthand | - | 75 | 1.5 Hour |
| Paper- 2 | Hindi typewriting | - | 25 | 1.5 Hour |
| Paper-1 | Computer Practical | - | 50 | 1 Hour |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
Success in the UPPSC APS examination requires a deep dive into the specific topics prescribed by the commission. Below are the key areas you must cover.
| Paper | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 1. Abbreviations 2. Famous Books and their writers 3. History (with reference to ancients, Medieval & modern India) 4. Science 5. Geography (Related to U.P.), Geography (Related to India) 6. Indian Constitution 7. Sports 8. Important Cities, Memoirs & Buildings (With reference to India) 9. Important events (National & International) 10. Arithmetic (Class VIII level) |
| General Hindi | 1. เค เคชเค เคฟเคค เคเคฆเฅเคฏเคพเคเคถ เคเคฐ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเฅเคจเฅเคคเฅเคคเคฐ เคคเคฅเคพ เค เคชเค เคฟเคค เคเคฆเฅเคฏเคพเคเคถ เคเคพ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเคทเค 2. เคธเคเคเฅเคทเฅเคชเคฃ 3. เคชเคคเฅเคฐ เคเคตเค เคเคพเคฐเฅเคฏเคพเคฒเคฏเฅเคฏ เคตเคฟเคญเคฟเคจเฅเคจ เคชเคคเฅเคฐเฅเค เคเคพ เคเคฒเฅเคเคจ 4. เคฎเฅเคนเคพเคตเคฐเฅ เคเคตเค เคฒเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค เคคเคฅเคพ เคเคจเคเคพ เคชเฅเคฐเคฏเฅเค 5. เคตเคฟเคญเคฟเคจเฅเคจ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆเฅเค เคเคพ เคเค เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ 6. เคตเคพเคเฅเคฏเฅเค เคเคพ เคถเฅเคฆเฅเคงเฅเคเคฐเคฃ 7. เคชเคฐเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเคตเคพเคเฅ เคคเคฅเคพ เคตเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ 8. เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ เคจเคฟเคฌเคจเฅเคง |
| Computer Knowledge | 1. Basic knowledge of working on Windows System Platforms on desktops and laptops with peripherals like Printer, Scanner, Microphone and Speaker. 2. Working knowledge of Microsoft office package (Microsoft word, Excel, Power point etc.) 3. Conversant in the use of World Wide Web and popular websites (for Railway/Air Reservation, search engines like Google, information websites like wikipedia etc.) 4. Working Knowledge of E-mailing (sending, sending with attachment, reading, saving, printing, maintaining address book etc.) 5. Working Knowledge of preparation of presentations (power point, PDF etc.) with different styles and animations. |
Key Syllabus Topics
- General Knowledge: Focus on U.P.-specific geography, Indian Constitution, and Arithmetic at the Class VIII level.
- General Hindi: Mastery of grammar, precise writing (Sankshepan), and official correspondence is crucial.
- Computer Knowledge: Emphasis on MS Office, Windows navigation, and effective internet usage.
Shorthand Proficiency Requirements
The minimum qualifying speed for Hindi Shorthand is 25 w.p.m. Candidates demonstrating exceptional speed are rewarded: achieving the base 25 w.p.m. grants 10 marks, with an additional 1 mark for every 5 w.p.m. increment, capped at 15 bonus marks.
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