Candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Village Development Officer (VDO) exam, also known as Gram Panchayat Adhikari, often search for the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The most recent completed VDO cycle was Advertisement No. 01-Exam/2023 (1468 posts), for which the written exam was held on 27 April 2025 and document verification activity was still in progress in 2026. This article explains the syllabus and exam pattern followed in that most recent cycle so candidates can start preparation, and it will be updated with confirmed details as soon as UPSSSC releases the official 2026 notification.
UPSSSC VDO 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Village Development Officer (VDO) / Gram Panchayat Adhikari |
| Category | Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Latest Completed Cycle | Advt No. 01-Exam/2023 (1468 posts) |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Document Verification (see note below) |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Objective Type (OMR-based) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC VDO Selection Process
Based on the most recent completed cycle, selection for the VDO post involves the following stages:
- Written Examination (objective type)
- Document Verification (DV)
Final merit is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the written examination. Candidates should confirm the exact selection stages once UPSSSC publishes the 2026 notification, since recruitment rules can be revised between cycles.
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UPSSSC VDO Exam Pattern 2026
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 |
UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics
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.
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
Documents Required for UPSSSC VDO
- 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
How to Download the UPSSSC VDO Syllabus PDF
- 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.
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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.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
