UKSSSC Patwari Syllabus and Pattern with three parts – Pdf Download

Last Updated: September 3, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in

The UKSSSC Patwari syllabus covers three parts — General Hindi, General Knowledge & General Studies, and Uttarakhand-related information — for a total of 100 marks. The same syllabus and exam pattern applies to the Lekhpal post and other posts. All information on this page is sourced from the official UKSSSC notification. Download the complete subject-wise syllabus and Pattern PDF below. Check Uksssc Patwari and leakhpal Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit info.

Uttarakhand Patwari Exam Pattern

The written exam is OMR-based with 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Key details:

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks: 45% for General and OBC candidates; 35% for SC/ST candidates

Duration: 2 hours

UKSSSC Patwari Syllabus

The Uttarakhand Patwari syllabus is divided into three parts. A brief subject-wise overview is given below.

Part 1 – General Hindi (Language & Literature) — 20 Marks

This section tests Hindi language and literature at the graduate level, based on the Uttarakhand State and NCERT curriculum up to Class 12.

Language:

• Language and Hindi Language: Types of language, development of the Hindi language, official language, dialects of Hindi, major dialects of Uttarakhand (Kumaoni, Garhwali, Jaunsari). 
• Script and Alphabet: Development of Devanagari script, merits/demerits of Devanagari script, Indian languages written in Devanagari. Vowels and consonants, Hindi numerals.
• Hindi Spelling: Analysis, correct/incorrect usage, punctuation marks, Hindi numerals.
• Word Formation: Letters, syllables, prefixes, suffixes, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs; gender, number, person, tense, case.
• Vocabulary: Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, loan words (common words that entered Hindi from Indian and foreign languages), single-meaning/multiple-meaning words, antonyms, synonyms.
• Sandhi: Vowel sandhi, consonant sandhi.
• Introduction to Sentences: Definition of a sentence, types of sentences, sentence correction.
• Figures of speech (Alankar), idioms, proverbs (introduction and usage in sentences).
• Letter Writing: Noting, drafting, notifications/circulars, official and semi-official letters.
• Mass Communication and Hindi Computing: Media of communication, newspapers/magazines, radio, TV (Doordarshan).
• Hindi Computing: Fonts, typing, page layout.

General Introduction to Hindi Literature (as per Uttarakhand State and NCERT syllabus up to Class 12)

• Poetry: Kabir, Sur, Tulsi, Meera, Raskhan, Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Sumitranandan Pant, Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Muktibodh, Mangalesh Dabral, Rajesh Joshi.
• Prose: Rahul Sankrityayan, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Shivani, Pitambar Dutt Barthwal, Harishankar Parsai, Shailesh Matiyani, Manohar Shyam Joshi, Mannu Bhandari, Shekhar Joshi.

Part 2 — General Knowledge and General Studies (40 Marks)

Part 2(A) — Mental Ability & Reasoning 

Non-Verbal Reasoning

1. Mirror and water images 
2. Series
3. Analogy/similarity 
4. Classification
5. Paper folding
6. Paper Cutting
7. Figure formation
8. Counting Of Figures
9. Embedded figures 
10. Completion of figures 
11. Figure Matrix
12. Grouping of identical figures

Verbal Reasoning

1. Alphabet test 
2. Coding-decoding 
3. Odd-one-out (identifying the different one) 
4. Similarity 
5. Series Test
6. Sequential arrangement test 
7. Direction sense test 
8. Number and time sequence test 
9. Inductive reasoning 
10. Blood relations 
11. Assigning artificial values/symbols to mathematical signs 
12. Perception test 
13. Statement and argument 
14. Classification 
15. Diagram — Venn Diagram 
16. Mathematical operations 
17. Matrix
18. Seating arrangement test 
19. Data sufficiency 
20. Input-output (computer-related) 
21. Number and duration determination
22. Calender
23. Statement, conclusion and decision 
24. Syllogism 
25. Puzzle test 
26. Problem solving 
27. Social intelligence (moral/ethical reasoning) 
28. Word formation 
29. Clerical aptitude

Fundamentals of Computers — Detailed Syllabus

Unit 1: Basic Concepts

 Introduction to Computers, Classification and Generations of Computers; Block Diagram of Computer, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Input Devices, Memory and Storage Devices, Central Processing Unit, Output Devices and Computer Ports, System Software and Application Software, Concept of Algorithm and Flowchart, Generations of Programming Languages.

Unit 2: Operating System

 Concept of Operating System, Open and Proprietary OS, Versions of Windows, Features of Windows OS, Windows Desktop, Booting, Shut Down and Standby options, Start Menu, Keyboard Shortcuts; Application Management using Control Panel, Installing/Uninstalling software; System Tools: Disk Cleanup, Disk Fragmentation, Working with Windows Explorer; Basics of Linux. 

Unit 3: Software Packages

• Word Processing: Concepts, working with documents, opening/closing/saving, editing, find and replace, language checking and thesaurus, formatting, spell check, autocorrect, autotext, bullets and numbering, paragraph formatting, indent, page formatting, header/footer, tables, pictures and video, mail merge, printing, keyboard shortcuts.
• Spreadsheet: Concepts, managing worksheets, formatting worksheets/cells, entering and editing data, printing, charts and graphs, formulas and functions (Mathematical, Statistical, Financial, Logical, Date and Time), keyboard shortcuts.
• Presentation Software: Creating presentations, templates, slides, Master Slide, slide show, text formatting, copy/move/delete slides, designs, animations, transitions, clip art, sound/video, printing/handouts, keyboard shortcuts.

Unit 4: Working with Internet

 Computer networks and Internet basics, ISP, web browsers, WWW, URL and domain names, uses of Internet, search engines, IP address, chatting, video-conferencing, email (account setup, sending/receiving, attachments, address book), uploading/downloading, net etiquette, social impact of ICT in education, healthcare and governance.

Unit 5: Cyber Security

Virus, Worms, Trojan, anti-virus software, spyware, malware, spam, data backup and recovery, Indian IT Act, types of cyber crime, firewall, cookies, hackers vs crackers, authentication, encryption, digital signatures, steganography.

Part 2(B) — History (India & World)

This is the highest-weightage section alongside Part 2. It tests specific knowledge of Uttarakhand across 13 topic areas.

Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization (town planning, socio-economic condition, politics, literature, religion) · Vedic Civilization (pre-Vedic period; social, economic, political life) · Later Vedic Period · Epic Period (Ramayana–Mahabharata era society and politics) · Jainism and Buddhism (origin, teachings, spread) · Mauryan Period (Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka and his Dharma, Shunga and Kanva dynasties) · Post-Mauryan Period (Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Kushanas — contact and cultural influence) · Gupta Empire (administration, society, art, literature, science, culture) · Post-Gupta Period (Harshavardhana, Rajput rulers, Chola and Pallava empires, 800–1200 CE) · Arab and Turkish Invasions (Muhammad bin Qasim, Mahmud of Ghazni, Muhammad Ghori).

Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi dynasties — administration, society, art, architecture, policies) · Bhakti and Sufi Movements (major saints and their cultural influence) · Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms · Mughal Period (rulers, Sher Shah Suri, mansabdari system, religious and Rajput policy, art and architecture) · Marathas and Sikhs (relations with the Mughals).

Modern Period: Arrival of Europeans (Portuguese, Dutch, French) · British East India Company, 1757–1858 (economic policy, administration, Governors/Governor-Generals, Charter Acts, social reforms).

British Rule, 1858–1947: Revolt of 1857 (causes, events, impact) · Viceroys and their policies · Socio-religious reform movements

Rise of Nationalism in India: Reasons for national awakening · Establishment of the Indian National Congress, 1885 (moderates vs extremists) · Partition of Bengal, 1905 · Savarkar’s “Abhinav Bharat”.

Non-Cooperation Movement: Impact of WWI on Indian politics · Gandhi’s arrival in India · Rowlatt Act · Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919) · Non-Cooperation Movement — positive and negative aspects · reasons for its failure.

Civil Disobedience Movement: Simon Commission · Salt Satyagraha/Dandi March · Nehru Report · Purna Swaraj resolution.

Quit India Movement: Impact of WWII · Subhas Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj · August Kranti, 1942 · reasons for failure.

Partition of India: Muslim League and its demands · Cabinet Mission Plan · Mountbatten Plan · causes of Partition.

Gandhism:

• Political ideas: non-violence, truth, satyagraha, spiritualisation of politics, concept of Ram Rajya.
• Social ideas: concept of Sarvodaya, removal of untouchability, concept of “Harijan”.
• Economic ideas: moral basis of the economy, principle of trusteeship, self-reliance, cottage-industry-based economy, decentralised economy.

World History: Renaissance in Europe (major literary, artistic and scientific contributors) · major events under British monarchs Henry VIII, Elizabeth, James II, Victoria · French Revolution · American War of Independence · Russian Revolution · main causes of WWI and WWII.

Part 2(C) — Geography (India & World)

World Geography: Branches of geography; origin of the solar system; latitude-longitude and time; earth’s movements; continents and oceans; elevation — mountains, plateaus, plains, lakes, rocks; ocean currents, salinity, tides; atmosphere — layers, structure, temperature, winds, cyclones, humidity; livestock rearing, energy and mineral resources, industry, population, migration, races and tribes, transport, world temperature patterns, trade and regional economic groups, international boundary lines.

Geography of India: Physical setting, elevation and structure, climate, drainage system, natural vegetation, livestock rearing, soil and water resources, irrigation, multipurpose river valley projects, agriculture and crops, minerals and energy resources, population and urbanisation, tribes, migration, transport, foreign trade, settlement patterns, environmental hazards (air/water/soil pollution), causes and effects of climate change.

Part 2(D) — Political Science (Indian Polity)

(1) National Movement (repeats History section topics per the official document — see note above)

Religious/social renaissance (Raja Rammohan Roy & Brahmo Samaj, Dayanand Saraswati & Arya Samaj, Vivekananda & Ramakrishna Mission) · beginning of English education in India · 1857 freedom struggle · beginning of the printing press in India · economic exploitation of India · establishment of the INC, 1885 · Partition of Bengal, 1905 · Savarkar’s “Abhinav Bharat”.

Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India movements, and Partition of India — same sub-points as listed under History above.

(2) Gandhism — same sub-points as above.

(3) Indian Polity

• Features of the Indian Constitution: democratic system, republican system, “Sarva Dharma Samabhav”, cooperative federalism, inclusion of Fundamental Rights.
• Concept of Fundamental Rights: equality, liberty, religious freedom, right against exploitation, constitutional remedies and their importance.
• Fundamental Duties: importance, social cohesion and scientific temperament, environmental protection, respect for women’s dignity, protection of childhood, national unity and integrity.
• Directive Principles of State Policy: liberal, Gandhian and socialist concepts; concept of peaceful international coexistence.

Indian Parliament: President, Vice-President, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, legislative process, ordinances, impact of emergency on the parliamentary system, Prime Minister, powers of the Council of Ministers, parliamentary control over the PM and Council of Ministers.

Supreme Court of India: Composition, functioning, powers, independence of the judiciary, impeachment process, judicial review.

Citizenship: Conditions for acquiring and losing Indian citizenship.

National and Regional Parties: Conditions for national-party status; features, importance and role of regional parties; constitutional provisions for SC/ST/OBC; issue and utility of reservation; shortcomings in reservation provisions.

Panchayati Raj (Local Self-Government):

• Urban: Municipal Corporation, Municipality (Nagar Palika). 
• Rural: structure, functioning and democratic decentralisation of the three-tier system. 
• Uttarakhand’s Panchayati Raj Act
• Right to Information Act, 2005.

(4) International Organisations

 United Nations (establishment, objectives, General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, role in world peace) · Environment (global warming, pollution — problems and solutions) · Human Rights (Universal Declaration, UN efforts against violations) · Arms Race (UN’s control efforts) · Globalisation (need, merits, demerits) · South Asia’s problems · SAARC (organisation, objectives, achievements, problems).

Part 2(E) — Economics

Indian economy’s features, demographic trends; features of Indian agriculture — production and marketing, agricultural reforms, food security; industrial development, problems and policy; small-scale, micro, small and medium enterprises — development, problems, policy; NITI Aayog; currency and finance; new economic policy; poverty alleviation and employment generation programmes; social security schemes; Indian federal finance and tax system; India’s foreign trade — trends, direction, balance of payments, foreign trade policy; World Trade Organisation.

Part 2(F) — Current Events of State, National & International Importance

Countries and continents of the world; major recent events; religions of the world; wonders of the world; states of India; major books and authors; scientific discoveries and scientists; major awards; Indian defence system; health and family welfare; science and technology developments; general science and technical knowledge; education; national symbols; famous religious sites; major peaks; major seas and oceans; population and welfare organisations; India’s major languages; World Heritage Sites; famous sports venues, major sports and related terminology; major newspapers; important dates; sporting events; conferences/exhibitions; major reports and political developments.

Part 3 – Miscellaneous Information Related to Uttarakhand — 40 Marks

1. Geographical introduction: Location and extent, mountains, peaks, glaciers, rivers, lakes, natural resources, forest resources, soil resources, population. 
2. History: Pre-British era through post-independence — Katyuri, Chand, Gorkha, Panwar and British rule; Uttarakhand’s role in the freedom struggle, freedom fighters and revolutionaries; movements such as Coolie Begar, Gaadi-Sadak (road), Doli-Palki; stages of the separate-statehood movement; post-independence movements (liquor prohibition, employment) and other major political events. 
3. Water resources: Major rivers, traditional water sources (naulas, springs), major irrigation projects, traditional irrigation methods (guhl, canals, tube wells), hydropower and irrigation schemes; current problems of rain-fed agriculture. 
4. Economy: Agriculture and major crops, commercial farming and its problems, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries; current status of small/cottage industries; energy, iron and copper industries; status of various industrial and service sectors; employment trends; the problem of migration. 
5. Culture: Traditions, customs, language and dialects, folk songs, folk dances, folk arts, folk music. 
6. Social structure and demography: Abolition of zamindari and land reforms, rent and revenue system, police administration. 
7. Education: General and technical education, health, current status and related problems. 
8. Tourism: Religious/cultural sites and pilgrimages (Char Dham Yatra, Nanda Rajjat, spiritual journeys); major religious and scenic spots; adventure tourism (mountaineering, rafting, trekking); rail, air, road transport and related issues. 
9. Environment and ecology: Air and water pollution, cloudbursts, forest fires, deforestation, floods, droughts and other natural disasters; ecological conditions. 
10. State administration: General administrative structure and important schemes/initiatives. 
11. Statistics: State-issued data and related subjects.
12. Biodiversity in Uttarakhand. 
13. Other miscellaneous topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is there a separate Arithmetic or Mathematics section in the UKSSSC Patwari syllabus?

Ans. No. The official UKSSSC notification does not include a separate Arithmetic or Arithmetic Ability section. Mathematical questions appear as part of the Reasoning and Mental Ability section, which explicitly covers mathematical operations and data sufficiency.

Q2. Is the syllabus the same for Patwari and Lekhpal posts?

Ans. Yes. Both Patwari and Lekhpal posts under UKSSSC share the same written exam syllabus and exam pattern.

Q3. What is the total marks and duration of the Uttarakhand Patwari written exam?

Ans. The written exam carries 100 marks with 100 objective-type questions, to be completed in 2 hours.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the UKSSSC Patwari exam?

Ans. Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Q5. Which section carries the most marks in the Uttarakhand Patwari syllabus?

Ans. Part 2 (General Knowledge & General Studies) and Part 3 (Uttarakhand Related Information) each carry 40 marks. Together they make up 80% of the written exam.

Q6. What are the qualifying marks for the UKSSSC Patwari written exam?

Ans. 45% for General and OBC candidates; 35% for SC/ST candidates.