Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
PCS Examination
Provincial Civil Services exam for Group A & B posts in Uttar Pradesh — conducted in three stages across Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Exam Cycles
Recruitment To
Posts Covered
Group A & Group B civil posts in Uttar Pradesh state administration.
Deputy Collector
Dy. SP of Police
Block Dev. Officer
Asst. RTO
Commercial Tax Officer
Superintendent Jail
Treasury Officer
Naib Tehsildar
District Probation Officer
Sub Registrar
Statistical Officer
Executive Officer (PR)
District Social Welfare Officer
Labour Enforcement Officer
Excise Inspector
Food Safety Officer
District Programme Officer
Information Officer
Deputy Jailor
Child Dev. Project Officer
Asst. Labour Commissioner
District Minority Officer
Area Rationing Officer
+ 30 more posts
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
Nationality
Citizen of India
Valid proof of Indian citizenship required at time of application.
Education
Any Graduate Degree
From a recognised university. Final-year students may also apply.
Age Limit
21 – 40 Years
As on the date specified in official notification.
Age Relaxation
Category-wise
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC | +5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 Years |
| UP State Govt. Employees | +5 Years |
| Sports Persons (Outstanding) | +5 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities | +15 Years |
⚠️ Relaxation only for candidates with valid UP domicile.
Physical Standards
Post-Specific
Height, vision & medical fitness criteria vary by post. Refer to official notification.
Mains Breakdown
Detailed Syllabus
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- Salient aspects of Indian Art, Literature & Architecture
- Modern Indian History 1757–1947
- Freedom Struggle & its stages
- Post-independence consolidation (till 1965)
- World History — French Revolution, World Wars, Fascism
- Indian Society, role of Women, Poverty & Urbanization
- Liberalization, Privatization & Globalization
- Physical Geography — Earthquakes, Cyclones, Glaciers
- Human Migration & Refugee Issues
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- Indian Constitution — evolution, features, amendments
- Union–State relations, Finance Commission
- Parliament & State Legislatures
- Judiciary, PIL & dispute redressal
- Statutory & regulatory bodies incl. NITI Aayog
- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections
- e-Governance, transparency & accountability
- India's bilateral & multilateral relations
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- Economic planning, NITI Aayog & SDGs
- Agriculture — irrigation, MSP, PDS, food security
- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Railways
- Science & Technology — applications, space, ICT
- Environment, biodiversity & disaster management
- Cyber security, money laundering, human trafficking
- Internal security — terrorism, insurgency
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- Ethics & human interface — dimensions & consequences
- Attitude: structure, influence & social persuasion
- Aptitude & foundational values for civil service
- Emotional Intelligence in governance
- Contributions of moral thinkers — India & World
- Probity in governance & Right to Information
- Case studies on ethical dilemmas
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- History, civilization & ancient cities of UP
- Architecture, museums & archaeology of UP
- UP's role in pre/post-1857 freedom struggle
- Political system — Governor, CM, Legislature
- Local self-government: Panchayati Raj & ULBs
- Lokayukta, e-Governance, RTI in UP
- Law & Order, land reforms & security in UP
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- Overview of UP economy & State Budget
- Trade, commerce & industries of UP
- UP Govt. schemes — One District One Product
- Demography, population & censuses of UP
- Geography of UP — relief, climate, drainage
- National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries in UP
- Science, technology & innovation in UP
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- Section A: Literature, Culture, Social & Political Sphere
- Section B: Science, Environment, Economy & Agriculture
- Section C: National/International Events, Calamities, Development Programmes
- One topic per section · 700 words each
Examination Journey
1
Screening
Prelims
Objective MCQs
400 Marks
2
Main Exam
Mains
Descriptive Papers
1500 Marks
3
Final Stage
Interview
Personality Test
100 Marks
✓
Selection
Final Merit
Merit-Based List
1600 Total
Examination Stages
01
Stage 1
Preliminary Examination
GS Paper I — General Studies
Counted for shortlisting · 200 Marks · MCQ
🏛️ History & Nat. Movement
🌍 Geography
⚖️ Polity & Governance
📈 Economy & Social Dev.
🌿 Environment & Bio-div.
🔬 General Science
📰 Current Affairs
🗺️ Special Focus: UP
GS Paper II — CSAT
Qualifying Only · 200 Marks · Min 33%
📖 Comprehension
🗣️ Interpersonal Skills
🧠 Logical Reasoning
💬 Decision Making
🔢 Elementary Maths (X)
🇬🇧 General English (X)
🇮🇳 General Hindi (X)
400Total Marks
200Merit Paper
33%CSAT Min
02
Stage 2
Mains Examination
| # | Paper | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GS I | History, Culture, Geography & Society | 200 |
| 2 | GS II | Polity, Governance & Social Justice | 200 |
| 3 | GS III | Economy, S&T, Security & Environment | 200 |
| 4 | GS IV | Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude | 200 |
| 5 | GS V | Uttar Pradesh — History, Polity & Society | 200 |
| 6 | GS VI | Uttar Pradesh — Economy, Geography & Dev. | 200 |
| 7 | Essay | 3 sections · 1 topic each · 700 words | 150 |
| 8 | General Hindi | सामान्य हिन्दी — Language & Expression | 150 |
No optional subject papers — discontinued under current pattern.
8Papers
1500Total Marks
2UP-Specific GS
03
100
Interview Marks
1600
Grand Total
Stage 3
Personality Interview
Conducted by the UPPSC Board to evaluate candidates' suitability for public service. Assesses analytical depth, communication, and awareness of social, economic and political issues with emphasis on Uttar Pradesh.
Personality Traits
Communication
Decision Making
Public Service Aptitude
UP Awareness