Exam Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Village Development Officer (VDO) exam, also referred to as Gram Panchayat Adhikari. This exam is crucial for candidates aspiring to secure a position in local governance and rural development. The latest completed cycle was under Advertisement No. 01-Exam/2023, which included 1468 posts, with the written exam held on 27 April 2025. Candidates should stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026 examination cycle.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi Knowledge and Writing Ability | 50 | 100 | 2 hours (combined) |
| General Intelligence Test | 50 | 100 | |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
The exam consists of 150 objective-type questions for a total of 300 marks. Each correct answer earns 2 marks, while 0.5 marks are deducted for incorrect answers.
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Knowledge
- Abbreviations
- History
- Sports Terminology
- Geography
- Indian States and Capitals
- Economic News
- Banking News
- Indian Constitution
- Books and Authors
- Important Days
- Countries and Their Currencies
- Inventions and Discoveries
- Current Important Events
- National and International Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
Hindi Knowledge and Writing Ability
- समास (Compound Words)
- त्रुटि से सम्बंधित अनेकार्थी शब्द (Error-related Multiple-Meaning Words)
- विलोम शब्द (Antonyms)
- रस (Poetic Sentiments)
- अलंकार (Figures of Speech)
- संधियाँ (Conjunctions/Sandhi)
- कारक (Case/Karak)
- वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण (One-word Substitution)
- वर्तनी (Spelling)
- वचन (Number/Singular-Plural)
- पर्यायवाची शब्द (Synonyms)
- तत्सम एवं तद्भव शब्द
- वाक्य संशोधन – लिंग (Sentence Correction – Gender)
- लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे (Proverbs and Idioms)
General Intelligence (Reasoning)
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Analogy
- Data Sufficiency
- Clocks and Calendars
- Number Series
- Ranking
- Time Sequence Test
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Statement and Conclusions
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Statement and Arguments
- Inserting the Missing Character
- Puzzles
- Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
- Alphabet Test Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Situation Reaction Test
- Coding and Decoding
- Direction Test
Preparation Tips
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
- Practice previous years’ question papers regularly.
- Revise key concepts and topics frequently.
- Join study groups for collaborative learning.
- Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| Job Alerts Registration | Register Here |
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