{"id":3521,"date":"2025-06-02T18:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3521"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:18:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:48:31","slug":"uppcs-csat-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-csat-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPPCS CSAT Syllabus 2025: Preparation, Detailed Syllabus and PDF Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-csat-syllabus\/#UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern\">UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-csat-syllabus\/#UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Topic-Wise_Breakdown\">UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Topic-Wise Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-csat-syllabus\/#UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Preparation_Tips\">UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/uppcs-csat-syllabus\/#UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_2025_FAQs\">UPPCS CSAT Syllabus 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175757.png?resize=300%2C229&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175757.png?resize=300%2C229&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175757.png?w=630&amp;ssl=1 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uppsc.up.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>UPPSC<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) conducts the Combined State\/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, commonly known as UPPCS. The Preliminary stage comprises two papers: General Studies I and General Studies II, the latter being the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). While CSAT is qualifying in nature, a thorough understanding of the UPPCS CSAT Syllabus is crucial for aspirants to ensure success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2648&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Prelims<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Exam Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175853.png?resize=300%2C158&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175853.png?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175853.png?resize=768%2C406&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-175853.png?w=890&amp;ssl=1 890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CSAT paper assesses candidates&#8217; aptitude and analytical skills. Key features of the exam include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Question Type:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifying Marks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33% (66 marks)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negative Marking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 0.66 marks deducted for each incorrect answer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s essential to note that while Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying, failing to secure the minimum required marks will disqualify a candidate, regardless of their performance in Paper I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2641&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPPSC Age Limit<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Topic-Wise_Breakdown\"><\/span><b>UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Topic-Wise Breakdown<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPPCS CSAT Syllabus encompasses various topics designed to evaluate a candidate&#8217;s comprehension, reasoning, and analytical abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Elementary Mathematics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Arithmetic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Number Systems (Natural Numbers, Integers, Rational and Irrational numbers, Real Numbers, Divisors, Prime Integers, L.C.M. and H.C.F.), Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interests, Work and Time, Speed, Time and Distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Algebra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Factors of Polynomials, L.C.M. and H.C.F. of Polynomials, Remainder Theorem, Simultaneous Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Set Theory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sets, Null Set, Subsets and Proper Subsets, Operations (Union, Intersection, Difference, Symmetric Difference), Venn Diagrams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Geometry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Constructions and Theorems (Triangles, Rectangles, Squares, Trapezium, Circles), Perimeter and Area, Volume and Surface Area (Sphere, Right Circular Cylinder, Right Circular Cone, Cube).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statistics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Data Collection, Classification, Frequency Distribution, Tabulation, Cumulative Frequency, Data Representation (Bar Diagram, Pie Chart, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Ogives), Measures of Central Tendency (Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension, Active and Passive Voice, Parts of Speech, Transformation of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Punctuation and Spellings, Word Meanings, Vocabulary and Usage, Idioms and Phrases, Fill in the Blanks.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u0938\u093e\u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092f<\/b> <b>\u0939\u093f\u0902\u0926\u0940<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0939\u093f\u0902\u0926\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0923\u092e\u093e\u0932\u093e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u093f\u0930\u093e\u092e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u091a\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0930\u091a\u0928\u093e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0930\u091a\u0928\u093e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0930\u0942\u092a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0938\u0902\u0927\u093f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0938\u092e\u093e\u0938<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0915\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092f\u093e\u090f\u0902<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0905\u0928\u0947\u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u093f\u0932\u094b\u092e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092a\u0930\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092f\u0935\u093e\u091a\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092e\u0941\u0939\u093e\u0935\u0930\u0947<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0914\u0930<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0932\u094b\u0915\u094b\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0902<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0924\u0924\u094d\u0938\u092e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0914\u0930<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0924\u0926\u094d\u092d\u0935<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0926\u0947\u0936\u091c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u093f\u0926\u0947\u0936\u0940<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092d\u0902\u0921\u093e\u0930<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0928\u0940<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925\u092c\u094b\u0927<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092d\u093e\u0937\u093e<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0915\u0947<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092a\u094d\u0930\u092f\u094b\u0917<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092e\u0947\u0902<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0939\u094b\u0928\u0947<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0935\u093e\u0932\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0905\u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0902<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0909\u0924\u094d\u0924\u0930<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0926\u0947\u0936<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0915\u0940<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092e\u0941\u0916\u094d\u092f<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u092c\u094b\u0932\u093f\u092f\u093e\u0902\u0964<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a 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id=\"UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span><b>UPPCS CSAT Syllabus: Preparation Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Syllabus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Familiarize yourself with the UPPCS CSAT Syllabus to identify key areas of focus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Regularly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consistent practice of comprehension passages, logical reasoning puzzles, and mathematical problems enhances proficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attempting mock tests helps in time management and identifying weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review Basics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Revisit fundamental concepts in mathematics and grammar to build a strong foundation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While CSAT focuses on aptitude, staying informed about any changes in the UPPSC CSAT pattern is beneficial.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPPCS Mains 2024?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/qep-uppsc-mains-batch24-premium?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=courses_listing&amp;utm_campaign=courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPPCS coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear understanding of the UPPCS CSAT Syllabus and consistent preparation are key to clearing the qualifying paper. By focusing on each topic and practicing diligently, candidates can enhance their aptitude skills and approach the exam with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPPCS_CSAT_Syllabus_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>UPPCS CSAT Syllabus 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3522 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3522{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3522 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3522{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3522.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3522.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3522.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3522.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35220\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35220\" aria-controls=\"collapse35220\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UPPCS CSAT Syllabus?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse35220\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3522\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35220\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The UPPCS CSAT syllabus includes comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, decision making, general mental ability, elementary mathematics, general English, and general Hindi.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35221\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35221\" aria-controls=\"collapse35221\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the UPPCS CSAT paper qualifying in nature?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35221\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3522\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35221\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Yes, the UPPCS CSAT paper is qualifying and candidates must score a minimum of 33% to be considered for evaluation of Paper 1.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35222\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35222\" aria-controls=\"collapse35222\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the UPPCS CSAT pattern?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35222\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3522\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35222\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The UPPCS CSAT pattern includes 100 multiple-choice questions, 200 total marks, a 2-hour duration, and a negative marking of 0.66 marks per wrong answer.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35223\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35223\" aria-controls=\"collapse35223\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I find the UPPCS CSAT syllabus topic-wise?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35223\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3522\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35223\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0You can find the detailed UPPCS CSAT syllabus topic-wise in the official notification on the UPPSC website or refer to reliable exam preparation platforms.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-35224\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35224\" aria-controls=\"collapse35224\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How should I prepare for the UPPCS CSAT exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse35224\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3522\" 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