UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026: Check the latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, total questions, marks distribution, selection process, and detailed Gram Vikas Adhikari syllabus here.
If you are preparing for the UPSSSC VDO (Village Development Officer) 2026 exam, the first and most important step is to clearly understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern. There have been several changes made in the syllabus, so it is important to go through the updated topics carefully. This exam will include questions from important subjects like General Knowledge, Hindi, Data Interpretation, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness related to Uttar Pradesh.
The UPSSSC VDO exam will be of 100 marks in total, and all questions will be objective type (MCQs). To build the right strategy, it is very important to analyse the syllabus subject by subject, so that you can focus more on the important topics. In this article, we will explain the complete details of the UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026, the exam pattern, and all the necessary topics in simple language, so that your preparation becomes stronger and more effective.
UPSSSC VDO Exam Pattern 2026
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | History of India & Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Polity & Constitution | 5 | 5 | |
| Geography of India & World | 5 | 5 | |
| Indian Economy & Social Development | 5 | 5 | |
| Rural Society & Development | 5 | 5 | |
| Current Affairs (National & International) | 5 | 5 | |
| Science & Technology | 5 | 5 | |
| Environment, Ecology & Disaster Management | 10 | 10 | |
| Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-2 | Computer Knowledge & Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge (Uttar Pradesh) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
- There will be one question paper in the written examination.
- The paper will contain 100 questions.
- The total time duration will be 2 hours (120 minutes).
- All questions will be objective type (multiple choice).
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- There will be negative marking for wrong answers.
- 0.25 marks (¼ mark) will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026
The UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026 will help candidates understand all the important subjects and topics for the exam. It will give a clear idea about what to study and how to plan your preparation effectively. Below, we have provided the detailed syllabus in a simple and easy way for better understanding.
UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026 (Part-1: Subject Related Knowledge)
1. History of India & Indian National Movement
- Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian History
- Indian National Movement
- Freedom struggle (Azadi Andolan)
- Rise of nationalism
- Achievement of independence
2. Indian Polity & Constitution
- Constitutional development in India
- Indian Constitution
- Indian political system & governance
- Panchayati Raj & local self-governance
- Public policy & official issues
- Community development
3. Geography of India & World
- Physical, social & economic geography of India
- Agriculture & horticulture
- Forestry & animal husbandry
- Population & urbanization patterns
- Smart cities & smart villages
- General world geography
4. Indian Economy & Social Development
- Economic planning in India (objectives & achievements)
- Role of NITI Aayog
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Government budget & financial system
- Development of agriculture, industry & trade
- Land reforms after independence
- Effects of globalization & liberalization
- Industrial policy changes & impact
- Infrastructure: power, ports, roads, airports, railways
5. Rural Society & Development
- Rural development in India
- Rural development programmes & schemes
- Rural development management
- Rural development research systems
- Rural health schemes
- Rural social development
- Land reforms in rural areas
- Central & state government schemes
6. Current Events (National & International)
- Recent national events
- Recent international events
7. Science & Technology
- Applications of Science & Technology in daily life
- India’s Science & Technology policy
- Development & national security
- Achievements of Indians in S&T
- Indigenization of technology
- New technologies development
- Space technology
- Defense technology
- Energy sources
- Nanotechnology
- Microbiology & Biotechnology
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Digital rights
8. Environmental Ecology & Disaster Management
- Environmental protection & ecosystem issues
- Wildlife conservation & biodiversity
- Environmental pollution & degradation
- Environmental impact assessment
- Climate change
- Disaster mitigation & disaster management in India
- Disaster Management Act 2005
- NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF
- Agencies working in disaster management
- Global efforts in disaster management
9. Data Interpretation
- Data interpretation & analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Graphs & diagrams
- Drawing conclusions from data
10. General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
- शासकीय, अर्द्धशासकीय, वैयक्तिक तथा व्यावसायिक पत्र लेखन
- कार्यालय आदेश, अधिसूचना एवं परिपत्र से संबंधित प्रश्न
वर्ण एवं ध्वनि विचार:
- उच्चारण एवं लेखन
- स्वर, व्यंजन, मात्रा की पहचान एवं प्रयोग
- ध्वनियों का वर्गीकरण
शब्द रचना:
- संधि एवं संधि विच्छेद
- समास
- उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
शब्द प्रकार:
- तत्सम, अर्द्धतत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, विदेशी शब्द
- संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, अव्यय
(क्रिया विशेषण, संबंध सूचक, विस्मयादिबोधक, निपात)
शब्द ज्ञान:
- पर्यायवाची एवं विलोम शब्द
- शब्द युग्मों का अर्थ भेद
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- समश्रुत भिन्नार्थक शब्द
- समानार्थी शब्द
- उपयुक्त शब्द चयन
- संबंधवाची शब्दावली
- शब्द शुद्धि
व्याकरणिक कोटियाँ:
- परसर्ग, लिंग, वचन, पुरुष
- काल, वृत्ति, पक्ष, वाच्य
- वाक्य रचना (सरल, संयुक्त, मिश्र)
- वाक्य शुद्धि
- विराम चिन्हों का प्रयोग
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
Part-2: Computer & Information Technology
- History, introduction & applications of Computer
- Information Technology (IT), Internet & World Wide Web (WWW)
General Knowledge related to:
- Hardware & Software
- Input & Output devices
- Internet Protocol (IP Address)
- IT gadgets & their applications
- E-mail ID creation & use/operation
- Operation of Printer, Tablet & Mobile
MS Office & Systems:
- MS Word (Word Processing)
- MS Excel (Excel Processing)
- Operating System
Other Topics:
- Social Networking
- e-Governance
- Digital financial tools & applications
- Future skills
- Cyber Security
Technological Development & Innovation:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Big Data Processing
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- India’s achievements in IT field
Part-3: Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge
- History of Uttar Pradesh
- Culture, art & architecture
- Festivals & folk dances
- Literature & regional languages
- Heritage & social customs
- Tourism in Uttar Pradesh
Geography & Environment:
- Geographical landscape
- Environment
- Natural resources
- Climate & soil
- Forests & wildlife
- Mines & minerals
Economy & Development:
- Economy of Uttar Pradesh
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Business & employment
Polity & Current Affairs:
- Polity & administration
- Current events of Uttar Pradesh
- Achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields
UPSSSC VDO Selection Process 2026
- Candidates will be selected based on the merit list prepared from marks obtained in the written examination.
- Candidates included in the merit list will be called for document verification.
- Final selection will be done after successfully completing all stages.
Important Links-
| Sarkari Syllabus | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |