India, the seventh-largest country in the world by area, is a Union of 28 States and 8 Union Territories, each with its own administrative, cultural, and historical significance.

Every state has a capital city, which serves as the centre of government, administration, and in many cases, cultural heritage.

Knowing the states and their capitals is a fundamental part of Static General Knowledge (GK) and is frequently asked in competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railways, and other government jobs.

This article provides a complete, updated list of all Indian states and their capitals to help aspirants prepare smartly.

Here is a complete and updated list of all 28 Indian states and their capitals for Static GK preparation relevant to competitive exams like SSC, Banking, UPSC, etc.

Quick Notes for Exams

• Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
• Uttarakhand has two capitals: Dehradun (Winter) and Gairsain (Summer) — this is frequently asked in state-specific exams.

Below is a complete list of all 8 Union Territories of India and their capitals — also useful for Static GK in competitive exams:

Quick Notes for Exams

• Delhi is both a Union Territory and the national capital of India.
• Jammu & Kashmir has two capitals:
  • Srinagar in Summer
  • Jammu in Winter
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu is a single UT after merger in 2020.
• Leh is the capital of Ladakh, created in 2019 after the reorganization of J&K.