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Key Facts: UPSSSC VDO Exam

150

Official written questions (classic pattern)

UPSSSC VDO pattern (coaching/PYQ consensus)

300

Total marks

Classic UPSSSC VDO pattern

120 mins

Exam duration

Classic UPSSSC VDO pattern

−0.5

Negative mark per wrong answer

Classic UPSSSC VDO marking scheme

₹25

Typical processing fee

Recent UPSSSC PET-linked applications

10+2 + CCC

Core educational eligibility

Standard VDO eligibility summaries

UPSSSC VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) is typically a 2-hour, 150-question (300-mark) objective exam with Hindi, Intelligence, and GK sections of 50 questions each. Negative marking is commonly 0.5 per wrong answer. Eligibility is generally Intermediate + CCC, age 18–40, with PET shortlisting when notified.

Sample UPSSSC VDO Practice Questions

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1'कमल' का पर्यायवाची इनमें से कौन नहीं है?
A.पंकज
B.नीरज
C.वारिद
D.अंबुज
Explanation: 'वारिद' का अर्थ बादल है। पंकज, नीरज और अंबुज कमल के पर्याय हैं।
2'आकाश' का विलोम शब्द है:
A.अंबर
B.पाताल
C.गगन
D.नभ
Explanation: आकाश का विलोम पाताल है। शेष विकल्प आकाश के पर्याय हैं।
3'महर्षि' का सही संधि-विच्छेद है:
A.मह + ऋषि
B.महा + ऋषि
C.मही + ऋषि
D.महर् + षि
Explanation: महा + ऋषि = महर्षि (गुण संधि)।
4दोनों पद प्रधान होने पर समास कहलाता है:
A.कर्मधारय
B.द्वंद्व
C.तत्पुरुष
D.बहुव्रीहि
Explanation: द्वंद्व समास में दोनों पद प्रधान होते हैं, जैसे माता-पिता।
5'अन्धों में काना राजा' का अर्थ है:
A.अंधे का राजा
B.गुणहीनों में थोड़ा गुणवान श्रेष्ठ
C.काने को राजा बनाना
D.अंधकार में शासन
Explanation: मुहावरे का भाव है—अयोग्यों में थोड़ी योग्यता वाला भी श्रेष्ठ माना जाता है।
6जो सब कुछ जानता हो, उसे कहते हैं:
A.विशेषज्ञ
B.सर्वज्ञ
C.विद्वान
D.पंडित
Explanation: 'सर्वज्ञ' का अर्थ है सब कुछ जानने वाला।
7'हाथ' का तत्सम रूप है:
A.हस्त
B.भुजा
C.बाहु
D.अंग
Explanation: 'हाथ' का तत्सम रूप 'हस्त' है।
8'गंगा' शब्द का लिंग है:
A.पुल्लिंग
B.स्त्रीलिंग
C.नपुंसकलिंग
D.उभयलिंग
Explanation: नदियों के नाम सामान्यतः स्त्रीलिंग होते हैं; गंगा स्त्रीलिंग है।
9शुद्ध वर्तनी चुनिए:
A.अत्याधिक
B.अतिधिक
C.अत्यधिक
D.अत्यधीक
Explanation: सही वर्तनी 'अत्यधिक' है।
10'राम ने रावण को मारा' में 'रावण को' कारक है:
A.कर्ता
B.कर्म
C.करण
D.अपादान
Explanation: 'को' चिह्न के साथ कर्म कारक है।

About the UPSSSC VDO Exam

The UPSSSC Village Development Officer (Gram Vikas Adhikari) exam recruits Group-C officers who support rural development and village-level scheme implementation in Uttar Pradesh. The classic written pattern tests Hindi knowledge and writing, general intelligence, and general knowledge in equal weight. Recent cycles often shortlist candidates via UPSSSC PET before the mains; always follow the live advertisement on upsssc.gov.in for exact fee, age, and syllabus wording.

Exam sponsor: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

150 objective MCQs across Hindi (50), General Intelligence (50), and General Knowledge (50); typically 2 marks each for 300 total, with 0.5 mark deducted per wrong answer

Time Limit

120 minutes (2 hours)

Passing Score

Merit-based cut-off; no fixed universal passing percentage published for all cycles

Exam / Certification Fees

₹25 (typical UPSSSC processing fee; verify in the official advertisement)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Highly competitive. large applicant pool relative to Group-C vacancies Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

33%

Hindi Knowledge & Writing

व्याकरण, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, संधि, समास, मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ, तत्सम-तद्भव, अनेकार्थी/एकार्थी शब्द, वाक्य शुद्धि, और लेखन क्षमता।

33%

General Intelligence Test

Number/letter series, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, odd one out, syllogism, ranking, calendar/clock basics, and arithmetic reasoning.

34%

General Knowledge

Indian history and freedom struggle, geography, Constitution and polity, economy, general science, current affairs, Panchayati Raj and rural schemes, plus Uttar Pradesh GK.

Preparing for the UPSSSC VDO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Merit-based cut-off; no fixed universal passing percentage published for all cycles
  • Assessment: 150 objective MCQs across Hindi (50), General Intelligence (50), and General Knowledge (50); typically 2 marks each for 300 total, with 0.5 mark deducted per wrong answer
  • Time limit: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: ₹25 (typical UPSSSC processing fee; verify in the official advertisement) Official sources

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UPSSSC VDO: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat Hindi as a scoring section: revise sandhi, samas, vilom, and muhavare every day and practice error spotting.
2For Intelligence, prioritize speed—series, coding-decoding, and blood relations appear frequently; aim for under 45 seconds per question.
3Build a UP-focused GK notebook covering districts, rivers, folk culture, and state schemes alongside national polity and history.
4Study Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment), MGNREGA, and major rural development schemes because they map directly to the VDO role.
5Use previous-year papers (especially the classic 150-question pattern) to calibrate accuracy under −0.5 negative marking.
6After PET shortlisting (when applicable), shift to full-length 2-hour mocks matching the three equal sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UPSSSC VDO exam pattern?

The classic Gram Vikas Adhikari / VDO written pattern has 150 MCQs for 300 marks in 2 hours: Hindi Knowledge & Writing (50 Q / 100 marks), General Intelligence (50 Q / 100 marks), and General Knowledge (50 Q / 100 marks). Confirm any cycle-specific changes in the official UPSSSC notification.

Is there negative marking in UPSSSC VDO?

Yes. Under the widely reported classic pattern, each correct answer carries 2 marks and 0.5 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions typically carry no penalty.

What is the eligibility for Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO)?

Candidates generally need Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent and a CCC computer certificate. The usual age band is 18–40 years with government-prescribed relaxations. PET shortlisting applies when the advertisement is PET-linked.

What is the application fee?

Recent PET-linked UPSSSC applications commonly charge a ₹25 processing fee across categories. Always verify the exact fee table in the current advertisement on upsssc.gov.in.

What does a Village Development Officer do?

A Gram Vikas Adhikari / VDO works at the village level on rural development schemes, coordination with panchayat institutions, beneficiary outreach, and field implementation support under the rural development department framework.

Where can I find official updates?

All advertisements, admit cards, syllabi, and results are published on the UPSSSC official website: https://upsssc.gov.in.