UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) (UPPSC PCS)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | State |
| How often | Once a year |
| Mode | Offline |
| Qualification | Graduation in any subject |
| Age limit | 21 – 4 years |
| Age relaxation | OBC:5, SC:5, ST:5, PwBD:15 |
| Official website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Age counted on 1 July of the exam year. Relaxations apply only to Uttar Pradesh domicile reserved categories.
Overview
UPPSC PCS recruits officers for Uttar Pradesh state services such as SDM (Deputy Collector), Deputy SP, BDO, Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) and many more.
Eligibility
- Education: graduation in any subject (some posts need specific degrees).
- Age: 21 to 40 years (as on 1 July). UP domicile SC/ST/OBC get 5 years relaxation; PwBD 15 years.
Exam pattern & syllabus
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies I (200) + CSAT (200, qualifying 33%) |
| Mains | General Hindi, Essay, GS I–VI (including two Uttar Pradesh–specific papers) |
| Interview | 100 marks |
Check the latest notification – UPPSC has revised the mains pattern in recent years.
How to prepare
- Prepare like UPSC CSE, with extra focus on Uttar Pradesh history, geography, economy and schemes.
- Practise General Hindi and essay writing.
- Solve UPPSC previous papers.
Latest UPPSC PCS updates
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Please note: eligibility, age limits and exam pattern change from year to year. This page gives general guidance only; the official notification for each year is final.