Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Exam
The UPPSC conducts exams to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the Uttar Pradesh state government, including PCS, ACF, RFO, and other departmental exams.
UPPSC PCS Exam Overview
- Exam Type: State Civil Services Exam
- Posts: SDM, DSP, BDO, Treasury Officer, etc.
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview
Exam Pattern
(A) Preliminary Exam
- Objective Type (MCQs)
- Paper 1: General Studies-I (150 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours)
- Paper 2: CSAT (General Studies-II) (100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, Qualifying - 33% required)
(B) Mains Exam
Descriptive Type, 8 Papers (Total: 1500 Marks)
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay | 150 |
| General Hindi | 150 |
| General Studies-I | 200 |
| General Studies-II | 200 |
| General Studies-III | 200 |
| General Studies-IV | 200 |
| Optional Paper 1 | 200 |
| Optional Paper 2 | 200 |
(C) Interview
- Marks: 100
- Evaluates personality, general knowledge, and administrative suitability.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Age Limit: 21-40 years (Relaxation: OBC - 5 years, SC/ST - 5 years, PWD - 15 years)
UPPSC Syllabus
Prelims
- Paper 1: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs, General Science, Environment, UP-specific GK
- Paper 2 (CSAT): Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Decision Making, Mental Ability, Data Interpretation
Mains
- Essay: National, International, and UP-specific topics
- General Hindi: Grammar, Essay, Letter Writing
- General Studies Papers:
- GS-I: History, Geography, Indian Culture
- GS-II: Indian Constitution, Governance, International Relations
- GS-III: Economy, Agriculture, Science & Tech, Security
- GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
Important Dates (2025 Expected)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January/February |
| Prelims Exam | May/June |
| Mains Exam | October/November |
| Interview | January/February (Next Year) |
UPPSC Post List
- Deputy Collector (SDM)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax)
- Block Development Officer (BDO)
- Tehsildar
- District Social Welfare Officer
- Assistant Labour Commissioner
- District Administrative Officer
Preparation Tips
- Follow UPPSC-specific books (e.g., Lucent for GK, M. Laxmikanth for Polity)
- Refer to NCERTs (6-12) for basic concepts
- Regularly practice previous year question papers
- Stay updated with UP Current Affairs
- Join test series for better accuracy and time management