Overview
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Village Development Officer (VDO) / Gram Panchayat Adhikari. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
The written exam consists of 150 objective-type (multiple choice) questions. • Total marks: 300. • Each correct answer carries 2 marks. • 0.5 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. • Total duration: 2 hours. • The question paper is divided into three sections. 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 Total: 150 | 300 | 2 hours
Syllabus
The VDO written exam covers three subjects General Knowledge, Hindi Knowledge and Writing Ability, and General Intelligence (Reasoning). The topic lists below are based on the syllabus followed in the most recent VDO cycle.
Selection Process
Written Examination and Document Verification (see note below)
How to Download
• Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in. • Go to the "Notification" or "Syllabus" section on the homepage. • Look for the Village Development Officer / Gram Panchayat Adhikari notification once it is released. • Open the detailed notification PDF, which will contain the official syllabus and exam pattern. • Download and save the PDF for offline reference during preparation.
Required Documents
• UPSSSC PET scorecard • High School (10th) and Intermediate (12th) mark sheets and certificates • Graduation mark sheet and certificate, where applicable • Category/caste certificate, if applicable • Valid photo ID proof • Recent passport-size photographs and signature in the prescribed format
Important Instructions
• UPSSSC PET qualification is required before applying for the VDO exam; keep your PET scorecard ready. • Do not rely solely on previous-cycle syllabus and pattern figures for final preparation always cross-check against the official notification once it is released. • Regularly check the official UPSSSC website for updates on the new VDO notification, application dates, and admit card. • Practice with previous years' UPSSSC VDO question papers to understand the difficulty level and question distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
Written Examination and Document Verification (see note below)