UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 For Paper 1 & 2, Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme

UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 contains two written papers, then an interview. Paper I is based on general studies and language proficiency, such as English, Hindi, general knowledge, reasoning, and computer skills. Paper II has a focus on Educational Leadership and Administrative Efficiency as it covers the areas of educational perspectives, leadership principles, school administration, inclusion, finance, resources management, and supervision. 

The test is objective, and the answers to the questions are negatively marked. The written exam will have 480 marks, and the interview will include 60 marks will be a total of 540 marks. This syllabus assists in evaluating the knowledge and skills needed by the candidates to hold the Principal position in the government institutions in Uttarakhand.

UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 Overview

The UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 consists of two papers. The UKPSC Principal exam 2025 is the Principal recruitment exam in Government Inter Colleges and Government Girls Inter Colleges that is conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) throughout the state. The two stages of the selection process include a written test and an interview. 

UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 For Paper 1 & 2

The UKPSC Principal Syllabus also highlights some of the recent moves in the form of NEP 2020 and other educational policies. 

UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 in detail is provided below:-

Paper I: General Studies and Language Proficiency.

• Language (English- English and Hindi)

• General English: Comprehension, grammar, words, prepositions, one-word substitutes, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, tenses, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech.

• General Hindi: vowels or consonants, grammar, nouns, pronouns, suffix/prefix, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, punctuations, one-word phrases. 

• General Knowledge

• Topical (national/international)

• Economy, politics, nature, science, and technology.

• General awareness in Uttarakhand.

• Reasoning Ability

• Analogies, similarities/differences

• Space visualization, problem solving, and decision making.

• Judging, recognizing, memorizing, sequences, and arithmetical reasoning.

• Computer Proficiency

• Number systems (binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal).

• Computer fundamentals: CPU, ALU, RAM/ROM, software/hardware.

• Operating systems, Internet fundamentals, computer networking, MS Office, computer viruses, and multimedia.

Paper II: Education Leadership and Administrative Effectiveness.

• Educational Perspective

• Educational Leadership

• Educational Institutions (school management, resource management) Administration.

• Inclusion in Educational Institutions.

• School Administration

• School Resource and Finance Management.

• Best practice and supervision techniques.

UKPSC Principal Exam Pattern

The UKPSC Principal exam has objective-type questions. Every correct response will attract 1 mark, and there will be a deduction of 0.25 marks for wrong responses (negative marking will apply). The final interview round is called for candidates who pass both written exams. 

The structure of the exam is as follows, in terms of the duration to be spent on the papers and the number of marks:

UKPSC Principal Marking Scheme

In the UKPSC Principal Exam,  there are equal marks in each question. Always remember to take your time and respond to questions because any wrong answer will deduct 0.25 points. A question will also be wrong in having many answers. 

• Written Exam (2 Papers): 480 marks (Paper I: 120 marks, Paper II: 360 marks)

• Interview: 60 marks

• Grand Total: 540 marks

UKPSC Principal Syllabus PDF (Available Soon)

UKPSC Principal Exam is meant not only to test your knowledge on the subject material but also your leadership and administrative skills - major attributes of a principal.  The UKPSC Principal Syllabus 2025 can be downloaded from the official portal of UKPSC (psc.uk.gov.in), and you can get detailed coverage of the syllabus and topics covered in the syllabus. All parts, sections, and core topics in the exam are available on the syllabus PDF, and one can easily develop a structured study plan. You must constantly check the official file because you do not want to miss any updates. 

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How to Prepare for the UKPSC Principal Exam 2025

UKPSC Principal exam 2025 preparation tips are given below:-

• Begin with the official UKPSC Principal syllabus and prepare a timetable of study section by section.

• Pay equal attention to the two papers- do not overlook Reasoning and Computer proficiency.

• Do exercises from past years' papers and sample papers to spend time during the exam.

• In the case of Paper II, remain informed on the emerging educational policies and trends in school management.

• Revise and self-assess regularly to show weak areas, prior to the final test.