The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Assistant Professor (Geography) recruitment examination for Government Degree Colleges (GDC) under the Higher Education Department. If you are aspiring for the Geography post, it is crucial to know the detailed syllabus for the Main (Written) Examination 2025.
This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the subject-specific Geography syllabus along with the common General Studies syllabus, helping you prepare effectively.
UPPSC Geography Assistant Professor Syllabus 2025
Unit 1 – Geomorphology
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Origin and interior of the Earth
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Formation of continents & ocean basins, Plate tectonics
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Earth movements: Folding, faulting, volcanicity, seismicity
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Rocks, Endogenetic & Exogenetic forces
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Erosion, weathering, mass movement, geomorphic processes & landforms
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Geomorphic cycle (Davis & Penck)
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Geomorphic hazards: types and causes
Unit 2 – Climatology
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Composition & structure of atmosphere
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Insolation, heat budget, temperature, pressure & winds
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Atmospheric stability, circulation (air masses, fronts, cyclones, anticyclones)
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World climate & classification, ENSO phenomenon
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Meteorological hazards, climate change: causes, evidence & human impact
Unit 3 – Oceanography
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Ocean floor relief, composition of ocean water
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Temperature, density, salinity & circulation
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Warm & cold currents, waves, tides, sea level changes
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Ocean deposits, coral reefs & oceans as ecosystems
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Marine pollution, climate change & oceanic ecosystem
Unit 4 – Geography of Environment
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Environment & its types, ecological principles
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Man-environment relationship, ecosystem functions
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Energy flow, geo-chemical cycles, food chain/web, ecological pyramid
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Environmental hazards & disasters, policies, treaties, SDGs
Unit 5 – Population & Settlement Geography
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World population distribution, growth & theories
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Population structure, fertility, mortality, migration & policies
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Rural settlement types & patterns, urban systems, primate city & rank-size rule
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Internal structure of cities, rural-urban fringe, mega cities, emerging challenges
Unit 6 – Economic Geography & Regional Development
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Types of economic activities, locational factors & resource utilization
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Agricultural systems, land-use planning, Green Revolution, challenges
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Industrial location theories, industrial regions, globalization & trends
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Transport & trade geography, spatial interaction models
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Regional disparities & development theories
Unit 7 – Cultural, Social & Political Geography
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Concept of culture, cultural heritage & ecology
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Social structure, quality of life, health & disease ecology
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Nation & state, frontiers & boundaries
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Heartland & Rimland theories, federalism, electoral geography
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Geopolitics of climate change, world resources, regional cooperation
Unit 8 – Geographic Thought
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Contributions of Greek, Roman, Arab, Chinese & Indian scholars
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Major geographic traditions, dualisms in geography
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Quantitative revolution & locational analysis
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Perspectives: Positivism, Behaviouralism, Humanism, Structuralism, Postmodernism
Unit 9 – Geographic Techniques
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Data representation: diagrams, graphs, morphometric analysis
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Thematic mapping, slope analysis, profiles
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Statistical tools: central tendency, correlation, regression, dispersion, cluster analysis
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Remote Sensing & GIS: principles, EMR, platforms, sensors, digital image processing
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GPS components & applications
Unit 10 – Geography of India & Uttar Pradesh
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Major physiographic regions, drainage, monsoon & climate
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Natural resources: soil, water, vegetation, minerals
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Agriculture: crops, productivity, agro-climatic zones
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Industrial regions & policies, transport networks, trade corridors
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Population growth, migration, cultural diversity, urbanization
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Regional development, globalization impact & climate challenges
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Special focus on Geography of Uttar Pradesh
General Studies Syllabus (Common for All Subjects)
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General Science
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Current Events – National & International importance
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History of India – including Indian National Movement
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Indian Polity & Economy
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Geography – Indian & World
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Mental Ability & Statistical Data Analysis
Candidates are expected to have general awareness with special reference to Uttar Pradesh.
UPPSC Geography Assistant Professor Eligibility 2025
Option A: Master’s Degree + NET/SET/SLET
A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Geography or a relevant/allied subject from an Indian University,
OR an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
Additionally, candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or an equivalent accredited test like SLET/SET.
Candidates with a Ph.D. Degree as per UGC Regulations (2009/2016 & amendments) are exempt from NET/SLET/SET, provided they fulfill the following conditions (for Ph.D. registered before July 11, 2009):
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Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
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Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners.
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Open Ph.D. viva voce conducted.
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At least two research papers published from Ph.D. work (one in a refereed journal).
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At least two papers presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-sponsored seminars/conferences.
Certification must be provided by the Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs) of the awarding University.
Note: NET/SLET/SET exemption applies to subjects where these tests are not conducted.
Option B: Ph.D. from Top 500 Foreign Universities
A Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in global rankings by:
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QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)
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Times Higher Education (THE)
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Conclusion
The UPPSC Geography Assistant Professor syllabus is extensive, covering physical, human, economic, and regional geography, along with modern techniques like GIS & Remote Sensing. A well-planned preparation strategy with equal focus on General Studies will significantly improve your chances of success.