UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2025, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

The Village Development Officer (VDO) exam is conducted by UPSSSC to choose candidates for the VDO post in different districts across Uttar Pradesh. The candidates who are preparing or planning to prepare for the exam must have a well-planned strategy to perform well in this highly competitive examination. In an effort to get selected, the candidates must focus on the most important subjects, understand the pattern of the exam, and study the syllabus thoroughly.

UPSSSC VDO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

It is important to know the latest syllabus and pattern of the UPSSSC VDO Exam 2026. The examination details shared below will help candidates to plan their study routine and boost their chances of getting high marks. See the table for further details.

UPSSSC VDO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Selection Services Commission (UPSSSC)
Post Name	Village Development Officer
Vacancies	1468
Category	Syllabus
Selection Process	Written exam, Interview, and Document Verification
Number of Questions	150
Total Marks	300
Negative Marking	0.5 marks
Duration	2 hours
Official website	https://upsssc.gov.in/

UPSSSC VDO Selection Process

There are three-stage selection process for the UPSSSC Village Development Officer. The final selection will be based on the written examinaiton.

Written Examination
Interview
Document Verification

UPSSSC VDO Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates who are going to appear in the UPSSSC Village development exam should know the exam pattern which are as follows:

A total of 150 questions were asked
For each correct answer, 2 marks will be awarded
For an incorrect attempt, a 0.5 mark will be deducted.
Candidates have to complete the examination in 2 hours.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Hindi Knowledge & Writing	50	100	2 hours
General Intelligence Test	50	100
General Knowledge	50	100
Total	150	300

UPSSSC VDO Syllabus 2026

The UPSSSC VDO includes general knowledge, which covers current affairs, history, geography, etc. Hindi Knowledge and writing mainly focus on grammar and writing skills in Hindi, and the reasoning sections test the thinking and mental ability of the candidates.