Indian Constitution & Public Administration — UPSSSC PET
Target a perfect 5/5 score in Indian Constitution & Public Administration (भारतीय संविधान एवं लोक प्रशासन). Master the core constitutional articles, Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles, Parliamentary system, Supreme Court/High Court powers, and Panchayati Raj 73rd/74th amendments.
Official Syllabus Blueprint & Focus Areas
The UPSSSC PET polity section tests direct statutory provisions, constitutional articles, and constitutional amendments:
| Syllabus Domain | High-Yield Exam Focus | Weightage | Direct Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Features of Constitution (संविधान की मुख्य विशेषताएं) | Sources of the Constitution (UK, USA, Ireland, USSR, South Africa, Australia), Preamble keywords, lengthiest written constitution, schedules (1 to 12). | 1 Q (High) | Open Notes → |
| Directive Principles of State Policy (नीति-निर्देशक तत्व - DPSP) | Part IV (Articles 36–51): Article 39A (free legal aid), Article 40 (Gram Panchayats), Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code), Article 45, Article 50 (separation of judiciary), Article 51 (international peace). | 1 Q (High) | Open Notes → |
| Fundamental Rights & Duties (मौलिक अधिकार एवं कर्तव्य) | Part III (Articles 12–35): Articles 14, 17 (untouchability), 19, 21 (life & liberty), 21A (education), Article 32 (5 constitutional writs); Part IV-A (Article 51A - 11 fundamental duties, 42nd & 86th Amendments). | 1 Q (High) | Open Notes → |
| Parliamentary & Federal System (संसदीय एवं संघीय प्रणाली) | Executive head (President - Article 52), Ordinance power (Article 123), Pardoning power (Article 72), Council of Ministers & PM (Articles 74, 75), Center-State legislative relations. | 1 Q (Med) | Open Notes → |
| Judicial Structure (सर्वोच्च न्यायालय एवं उच्च न्यायालय) | Supreme Court (Article 124–147, retirement age 65 years), High Courts (Article 214–231, retirement age 62 years), writ jurisdiction under Article 32 vs Article 226. | 1 Q (Med) | Open Notes → |
| Panchayati Raj & Local Bodies (स्थानीय निकाय एवं पंचायती राज) | 73rd Amendment (11th Schedule, 29 subjects, Article 243 to 243O) & 74th Amendment (12th Schedule, 18 subjects, Article 243P to 243ZG), 3-tier structure (Balwant Rai Mehta Committee). | 1 Q (High) | Open Notes → |
All Polity Study Modules
Fundamental Rights & Duties
Articles 14 to 32, five types of writs, right to education (Article 21A), and 11 fundamental duties.
Directive Principles (DPSP)
Articles 36 to 51, Gandhian, Socialistic, and Liberal-Intellectual principles borrowed from Ireland.
Panchayati Raj System
73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, 3-tier structure, State Election Commission, Article 243.
Parliamentary System
President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, collective responsibility to Lok Sabha (Article 75(3)).
Judicial Structure
Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice appointment, High Courts of India, and judicial review.
Polity PET PYQs
Practice past year questions from UPSSSC PET 2021, 2022, and 2023 with step-by-step explanations.
Rapid Revision Articles Checklist for PET
- Article 40: Organization of Village Panchayats (DPSP).
- Article 44: Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the citizens.
- Article 51A: 11 Fundamental Duties added by 42nd Amendment (1976) on Swaran Singh Committee recommendation.
- Article 243B & 243G: Constitution of Panchayats and 29 functional matters in the 11th Schedule.
- Article 324: Election Commission of India superintendence and control of elections.