Overview
Field | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Authority | UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya (Vidhan Bhawan) |
Posts | Council House Guard and Fireman / Fire Guard |
Examination | Main Written Examination |
Question Type | Objective, Multiple-Choice |
Total Questions | 100 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Time Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
Marks per Question | 1 |
Negative Marking | 1/4 (0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer) |
Language | Hindi and English |
Important Dates
Candidates are advised to check the official notification for complete details on application dates, admit card release and the main examination date - these will be announced separately by UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya.
UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fireman Exam Pattern 2026
Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Part-1 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs (8 sub-topics) | 65 | 65 |
Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology Concepts | 15 | 15 |
Part-3 | General Information related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Time allowed: 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. For each wrong answer, ¼ (0.25 mark) will be deducted from the total marks scored. The shortlist for the next stage of the recruitment process will be drawn from candidates' marks in this main examination.
Detailed Syllabus
Part-1 - General Knowledge & Current Affairs (65 marks)
Sub-topic-wise breakdown:
History of India and Indian National Movement (10 marks) - Social, cultural, economic and political aspects of Indian history. Comprehensive understanding of the freedom movement, rise of nationalism and attainment of independence.
Geography of India and World (5 marks) - India's physical, social and economic geography; agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry; population & urbanisation patterns; smart cities and smart villages; basic world geography.
Economic and Social Development of India (5 marks) - Sustainable development, poverty alleviation, demography and social-sector initiatives. Relationship between population, environment and urbanisation.
Indian Polity and Indian Constitution (10 marks) - Constitutional development, Indian Constitution, political system and governance, Panchayati Raj and local self-government, public policy, official issues and community development.
General Science and Technology (10 marks) - General science based on everyday experience and observation; India's S&T policy in daily life and national security; achievements of Indians; indigenisation of technology; new and dual-use technologies.
Environmental Ecology and Disaster Management (10 marks) - Biodiversity, climate change; disasters in India and mitigation; Disaster Management Act 2005, NDMA, SDMA, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies.
Sports in India (5 marks) - Rules and general information of athletics, judo, kabaddi, volleyball, badminton, wrestling, weightlifting, football, swimming, kho-kho and others; India's promotion efforts and achievements.
Current Events of National and International Importance (10 marks) - Recent important developments at national and international levels.
Part-2 - Computer & Information Technology (15 marks)
History, introduction and application of Computer, Information Technology, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW).
Hardware and Software basics; Input and Output devices; Internet Protocol (IP) addressing.
IT gadgets and their applications; creation and operation of e-mail; printer, tablet and mobile operations.
Important elements of Word Processing (MS-Word) and Excel Processing (MS-Excel); Operating System, Social Networking, e-Governance.
Digital financial tools and applications; future skills and cyber security.
Technological development and innovation in Computer & IT - Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things - and India's achievements in this field.
Part-3 - General Information about Uttar Pradesh (20 marks)
History, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs and tourism of UP. Geographical landscape and environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business and employment, polity and administration, and current events / achievements of Uttar Pradesh state in various fields.
Marks Distribution at a Glance - Where to Focus
A scannable strategy table - UP Vidhan Bhawan aspirants can use this to allocate study time per mark value:
Section | Marks | % of Total | Recommended Daily Study (out of 5 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
GK & Current Affairs (Part-1) | 65 | 65% | ~3 hours 15 minutes |
Computer & IT (Part-2) | 15 | 15% | ~45 minutes |
Uttar Pradesh State Information (Part-3) | 20 | 20% | ~1 hour |
Inside Part-1, the highest-weight topics (10 marks each) are History, Polity, Science & Tech, Environment & Disaster Management, and Current Affairs - five sub-topics adding up to 50 of the 65 GK marks. Geography, Economy and Sports together carry only 15 marks, so revise these but don't over-invest. Negative marking of 0.25 means a blind guess is value-negative - attempt only if you can eliminate at least two options.
How to Download the UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fireman Syllabus PDF
Visit the official UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya recruitment portal.
Open the latest Council House Guard / Fireman recruitment notification page.
Scroll to the "Examination Plan and Syllabus" section.
Click the syllabus PDF link to download the full document.
Save and print the syllabus for daily reference during preparation.
Cross-check any third-party PDF (including this one) against the official portal - only the version released by UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya is authoritative.
Important Links
Link | URL |
|---|---|
UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya Official Notification | Refer to the official UP Vidhan Sabha portal |
Syllabus PDF | As released on the official notification page |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exam pattern for UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard and Fireman 2026?
The Main Examination has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours. Each correct answer is 1 mark and each wrong answer is penalised by ¼ mark.
How many marks are allotted to UP State General Knowledge?
Part-3 of the syllabus carries 20 marks out of 100 and covers UP history, culture, geography, economy, polity and current achievements.
Is there negative marking in UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fireman exam?
Yes. 0.25 mark (¼) is deducted for every wrong answer. Skipping a question carries no penalty.
What is the weightage of Computer / IT in the syllabus?
Part-2 - Computer & Information Technology - carries 15 marks and covers basics, MS Office, e-Governance, AI / IoT and cyber security.
How long is the UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard, Fireman main examination?
The total time allowed is 2 hours (120 minutes) for 100 questions.
Is the syllabus the same for Council House Guard and Fireman / Fire Guard?
Yes. The official examination plan and syllabus document covers both posts under one common written examination.
Source
Information sourced from the official Examination Plan and Syllabus of Main Examination for the direct recruitment of Council House Guard and Fireman / Fire Guard, as circulated in the public domain. Candidates are advised to verify the latest version of the syllabus and the recruitment notification on the official UP Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya portal.
Final Words
With 65 of 100 marks coming from the General Knowledge & Current Affairs block, Part-1 is the deciding section in the UP Vidhan Bhawan Guard and Fireman Main Examination - but a strong score on the 20-mark UP-specific section is the cheapest differentiator over other state aspirants. Plan your daily mocks with negative marking enabled and avoid blind guesses. For the latest updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.
