Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has issued a large recruitment drive for Lecturer posts in 2026, and candidates are rightfully focused on the UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026 to plan their preparation. The notification and supporting documents (syllabus + exam pattern) are the primary sources candidates must follow; this article collects the latest official and trusted reporting, clarifies the Screening Test and Subject (Mains) structure, and offers a practical study approach. The guide below draws on the official notification coverage and leading exam portals.
What’s the latest
The UKPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 808 Lecturer posts, with the online application window opening on 31 December 2025 and closing on 20 January 2026.
The selection process includes a Screening Test (objective) followed by a Subject Knowledge Test (Mains) and other formalities; the screening typically covers Teaching Aptitude, Mental Ability/Reasoning, General Studies (including Uttarakhand knowledge) and General Hindi.
The official notification and syllabus PDF are available via UKPSC notices and have been reposted by major exam portals — always confirm with the UKPSC site (psc.uk.gov.in) before acting on other summaries.
Official exam structure
Screening Test (Objective / Qualifying)
Purpose: Shortlist candidates for the subject-wise Mains/Personality stages.
Common sections: Teaching Aptitude, General Studies & Current Affairs, Knowledge of Uttarakhand, Mental Ability/Reasoning, and General Hindi.
Question type: Multiple choice objective questions (sectional distribution depends on official PDF). Several portals report a total screening paper around 150 marks/questions, but confirm the exact marks from the official notification PDF.
Subject Knowledge Test (Mains)
Purpose: Deep assessment of the candidate’s chosen postgraduate subject (PGT/lecturer subject).
Format: Descriptive or objective plus descriptive depending on the subject—refer to subject-specific syllabus tables in the official PDF.
Detailed syllabus — Section-wise breakdown (how to study each part)
Note: This is a consolidated, candidate-friendly breakdown based on the notification and trusted exam portals; always validate final topic lists against the official UKPSC syllabus PDF before exam registration
Teaching Aptitude
Nature and objectives of education, teaching methods and techniques, lesson planning, classroom management, evaluation & assessment, educational psychology basics, ICT in education, national policies (including references to NEP/education commissions where applicable).
General Studies & Current Affairs
Contemporary national and international events, basic Indian polity and constitution, economic basics, environment & ecology, science & tech highlights, and important government schemes — plus current affairs from the last 12 months.
Knowledge of Uttarakhand
State history, geography, culture, economy, administrative structure, notable personalities, recent state government schemes and developments. (This section is often decisive for state commission tests.)
Mental Ability & Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: analogies, series, classification, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogisms, classification, and basic numerical reasoning.
General Hindi
Grammar, comprehension, sentence correction, vocab (synonyms/antonyms), idioms/proverbs, transformation of sentences, one-word substitution.
Subject/Category-wise Mains Syllabus
Each postgraduate subject (e.g., English, History, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Commerce, Education, etc.) has an in-depth syllabus. The Mains/Subject paper assesses PG-level knowledge and teaching methodology related to the subject. Download the subject PDFs from the official notification for exact paperwise topics.
Background
Recently, High Court interventions have impacted the schedule of some UKPSC exams (for other recruitment streams), leading to temporary halts and re-examination in specific cases. While the Lecturer notification is proceeding, aspirants should be aware that court cases or question-paper objections can delay parts of a commission’s schedule. Monitor official UKPSC notices and reputable news coverage for any last-minute changes.
Conclusion — get organized and verify
The UKPSC Lecturer Syllabus 2026 is the cornerstone of any successful preparation plan for this large recruitment drive. Start by downloading the official syllabus PDF from the UKPSC portal, map the Screening and Subject (Mains) topics into a study calendar, and practice with subject-wise mocks and previous papers. Use the authoritative sources listed above and keep an eye on official notifications for any changes to dates or marking schemes.
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