- Prelims Paper I — general studies
- Current events, Indian history and the national movement, Indian and world geography, polity and governance, economic and social development, environment and ecology, general science — with Uttar Pradesh throughout.
- Prelims Paper II — aptitude
- Comprehension, interpersonal and communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem-solving, general mental ability, elementary mathematics to class X, general English to class X, general Hindi to class X. Qualifying at 33 per cent.
- Mains — general Hindi and essay
- Comprehension, précis, grammar, usage and drafting in Hindi; three 700-word essays from the three sections.
- Mains — general studies I to IV
- History, culture, geography and society; Constitution, polity, governance and international relations; economy, science and technology, environment and security; ethics, integrity and aptitude.
- Mains — general studies V and VI
- Uttar Pradesh: its polity, governance, economy and society; its history, culture, geography and development.
