If you are preparing for the UPPSC Hindi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 under the Government Degree College (GDC) Examination, understanding the detailed syllabus is the first step toward smart preparation. This blog post provides the complete UPPSC Hindi syllabus, including all units you need to study for the main written exam.
UPPSC Hindi Assistant Professor Syllabus 2025
Unit 1: History and Development of Hindi Language
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Origin and development of Hindi language
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Stages of development – Adikal, Bhaktikal, Ritikal, Adhunikkal
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Characteristics of Hindi and its position among modern Indian languages
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Evolution of Khari Boli and its dialects
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Development of Devanagari script
Unit 2: History of Hindi Literature
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Adikal Literature – Veer Gatha period, major poets, and their works
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Bhakti Kal – Nirgun and Sagun traditions, Sant poets, Ram and Krishna bhakti literature
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Riti Kal – Characteristics, main poets, and literary contribution
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Adhunik Kal – Bharatendu Yug, Dwivedi Yug, Chhayavaad, Pragativaad, Nai Kahani Andolan, Nayi Kavita, Akavita
Unit 3: Literary Criticism & Theory
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Principles and forms of literary criticism
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Western and Indian literary theories
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Contributions of major critics: Ramchandra Shukla, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Namvar Singh
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Modern approaches – Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Marxist, Feminist and Dalit criticism
Unit 4: Prose and Fiction
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Development of Hindi prose
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Essayists: Bharatendu Harishchandra, Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
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Hindi novel and short story – Premchand, Jainendra Kumar, Yashpal, Phanishwar Nath Renu
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Modern Hindi fiction and trends
Unit 5: Poetry
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Development of Hindi poetry from Adikal to Adhunik Kal
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Major poets: Kabir, Tulsidas, Surdas, Bihari, Maithilisharan Gupta, Nirala, Prasad, Pant, Dinkar, Agyeya, Nagarjun
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Trends of contemporary Hindi poetry
Unit 6: Drama & Theatre
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Development of Hindi drama
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Bharatendu Harishchandra, Jayshankar Prasad, Mohan Rakesh, Dharamvir Bharati
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Modern experimental drama and its trends
Unit 7: Translation and Linguistics
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Theories and principles of translation
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Translation practice: Hindi to English and vice versa
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Linguistics: Phonetics, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics
Unit 8: Functional Hindi
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Official language – Constitutional provisions
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Use of Hindi in administration and technology
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Scientific and technical terminology in Hindi
General Studies (Common for All Subjects)
Apart from the subject syllabus, candidates must prepare for General Studies, which is common for every subject in the UPPSC GDC Assistant Professor Examination.
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General Science
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Current Events of National and 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 Analysis
(Special reference to Uttar Pradesh is expected)
UPPSC Hindi Assistant Professor Eligibility 2025
Option A: Master’s Degree + NET/SET/SLET
A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Hindi 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 Hindi Assistant Professor Syllabus 2025 covers everything from the history of Hindi literature to modern criticism, poetry, drama, prose, and functional Hindi. A strong command over these topics along with General Studies preparation will boost your chances of success.