The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the UPSSSC Excise Constable Main Examination 2026. The recruitment is being held under Advertisement No. 08-Exam/2026 for 722 Excise Constable posts.
The written examination will be objective in nature. Candidates will face a one-question paper carrying 100 questions for 100 marks. The time duration will be two hours. The paper will include general studies, Uttar Pradesh GK, computer knowledge, data interpretation and excise-related legal provisions.
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UPSSSC Excise Constable Exam 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Post Name | Excise Constable |
| Advertisement Number | 08-Exam/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 722 |
| Exam Name | Excise Constable Main Examination |
| Paper Type | Objective and Multiple Choice |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours / 120 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 25% of the marks prescribed for the question |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Excise Constable Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam will have one paper. Each question will carry one mark. For every wrong answer, 25% of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | History of India and Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 | |
| Part 1 | Geography of India and World | 5 | 5 | |
| Part 1 | Economic and Social Development of India | 10 | 10 | |
| Part 1 | Indian Polity and Indian Constitution | 10 | 10 | |
| Part 1 | General Science and Technology | 5 | 5 | |
| Part 1 | Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management | 5 | 5 | |
| Part 1 | Current Events of National and International Importance | 5 | 5 | |
| Part 1 | Data Interpretation | 10 | 10 | |
| Part 1 | Important Legal Provisions and Policies Related to Excise in Uttar Pradesh | 10 | 10 | |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology, Contemporary Technological Development and Innovation | 15 | 15 | |
| Part 3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
UPSSSC Excise Constable Syllabus 2026: Detailed Topics
History of India and Indian National Movement
This section will test the candidate’s knowledge of the social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history. Candidates should prepare major historical phases, important personalities, reform movements, regional developments and national-level historical events.
The Indian National Movement portion includes the freedom movement, rise of nationalism, major movements, leaders, revolutionary activities and the process through which India attained independence.
Geography of India and World
The geography section covers physical, social and economic geography of India. Candidates should study agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, population, urbanisation, smart cities and smart villages.
World geography will be asked at a general awareness level. Candidates should prepare continents, oceans, climatic regions, natural resources and major geographical features.
Economic and Social Development of India
This section includes sustainable development, poverty alleviation, demography and social sector initiatives. Candidates should also prepare development schemes, population issues, employment, urbanisation and poverty-related challenges.
The syllabus specifically mentions the relationship and problems between population, environment and urbanisation. This makes topics such as migration, urban pressure, sanitation, housing and inclusive development important.
Indian Polity and Indian Constitution
This section carries 10 questions. Candidates should prepare constitutional development in India, the Indian Constitution, political system, governance, public policy and official issues.
Important areas include Panchayati Raj, local self-government, community development, fundamental rights, directive principles, Parliament, state legislature and administrative structure.
General Science and Technology
General Science questions will be based on everyday observation and general scientific understanding. Candidates should revise basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology and applied science topics.
The technology portion includes India’s science and technology policy, use of science in daily life, national development, national security, Indian achievements in science and technology, indigenisation of technology, new technologies and dual-use technologies.
Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management
This section includes environmental ecology, biodiversity and climate change. Candidates should prepare pollution, ecosystem balance, conservation, climate issues and environmental protection.
Disaster management topics include disasters in India, disaster mitigation, Disaster Management Act 2005, NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF and agencies working in disaster management.
Current Events of National and International Importance
Candidates should prepare recent national and international events. Questions may be asked from government schemes, appointments, awards, sports, defence, economy, science, technology, environment and global developments.
Uttar Pradesh-related current affairs should also be revised because the paper has a separate UP-specific section with high weightage.
Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation will test the candidate’s ability to read, analyse and interpret data. Questions may be based on graphs, tables, diagrams, statistical analysis and data-based conclusions.
Candidates should practise percentages, ratios, averages, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, tabular data and simple arithmetic-based interpretation.
Excise-Related Legal Provisions and Policies in Uttar Pradesh
This is a post-specific section carrying 10 marks. Candidates should prepare the United Provinces Excise Act, 1910, as amended.
The syllabus also includes general information about molasses, alcohol and other intoxicants, important government orders related to excise, and Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy 2025-26.
Computer and Information Technology Syllabus
The Computer and IT section carries 15 marks. It includes the history, introduction and application of computers, information technology, internet and World Wide Web.
Candidates should prepare hardware and software, input and output devices, internet protocol, IP address, IT gadgets, email creation and operation, printer, tablet and mobile operation, MS Word, MS Excel, operating system, social networking and e-governance.
The syllabus also includes digital financial tools, cyber security, future skills and recent technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and India’s achievements in information technology.
Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge Syllabus
This section carries the highest weightage with 20 questions. Candidates should prepare Uttar Pradesh’s history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism.
The syllabus also includes geographical landscape, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals.
Candidates should also study Uttar Pradesh’s economy, agriculture, industry, business, employment, polity, administration, current events and achievements of the state in different fields.
Physical Standards for UPSSSC Excise Constable
| Candidate Category | Physical Standard |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | Chest: 80 cm without expansion and 85 cm with expansion |
| Male Candidates | Height: Minimum 167.6 cm |
| Female Candidates | Weight: Minimum 45 kg |
| Female General Category | Height: Minimum 152 cm |
| Female SC/ST Candidates | Height: Minimum 147 cm |
Physical Efficiency Test
| Candidate Category | Running Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 4.8 km run in 25 minutes |
| Female Candidates | 2.4 km run in 14 minutes |
Candidates who fail to complete the run within the prescribed time will not be considered eligible for recruitment. The physical test is qualifying in nature, but it is mandatory for shortlisted candidates.
UPSSSC Excise Constable Preparation Strategy
Candidates should begin with the highest-weightage sections. Uttar Pradesh GK, Computer and IT, Data Interpretation, Indian Polity, Economic and Social Development, and Excise-related provisions together form a major part of the paper.
Because the exam has negative marking, accuracy will be important. Candidates should avoid blind guessing and practise mock tests in the same 100-question, two-hour format.
For better preparation, candidates should revise Uttar Pradesh-specific topics daily, practise computer awareness questions, read current affairs regularly and study the excise-related legal topics from authentic material.
