Recently, The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) released the admit card for the Pre-2023 Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exam.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission UPPSC Allahabad has released the notification for the recruitment of Combined State Upper Subordinate Prelim Examination 2022 UPPSC PCS 2023. Interested candidates who are eligible for the post can apply for this post. For more details such as pay scale, or any other information read the information below.
UPPSC Pre 2023
UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts the UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Examination for various posts in the state services of Uttar Pradesh. The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interviews.
Here are the details about the UPPSC Pre exam:
- The UPPSC PCS Prelims exam is the first stage of the selection process and consists of two papers – General Studies-I and General Studies-II (CSAT).
- Both papers are objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQ) based exams.
- The General Studies-I paper consists of questions on Indian Polity and Governance, the Indian Economy, Current Events of National and International Importance, the History of India and the Indian National Movement, General Science, and Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity.
- The General Studies-II (CSAT) paper is a qualifying paper and tests the candidate’s comprehension, interpersonal skills, communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making ability, problem-solving ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills.
- Each paper is of 200 marks and the time duration is 2 hours for each paper.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for every incorrect answer in both papers.
To apply for the UPPSC PCS exam, you can visit the official website of UPPSC and fill out the application form.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
UPPSC Pre Result 2023: PCS Exam Schedule & Admit Card
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Begin: 03-03-2023 • Last Date Apply Online: 06-04-2023 • Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 03-04-2023 • Last Date Completed Form: 06-04-2023 • Mains Exam Application Begin : 07-07-2023 • Last Date Apply Online : 21-07-2023 • Exam Date : 14 May 2023 • Mains Exam Application Begin : 07-07-2023 • Last Date Apply Online : 21-07-2023 | • General / OBC: Rs.125/- • SC / ST: Rs. 65/- • PH Candidates: Rs. 25/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through SBI Mops Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or SBI E Challan Mode Only. |
Age Limit
• Age: 21-40 Years
• Age As on 01.07.2023
• Age Between : 02.07.1983 to 01.07.2002
• Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules
Vacancy Details Total Posts: 173
| Post Name | Total | Eligibility |
| Combined Upper Subordinate Services UPPSC Pre 2021 | 173 | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India |
Important Links
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Mains Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Download Mains Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download New Exam Notice (Main) | Click Here |
| Apply Online Mains Exam | Click Here |
| Download Mains Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Marks & Cutoff | Click Here |
| Download Marks & Cutoff Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Download |
| Download Exam Notice | Download |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Modify Submitted Form | Click Here |
| Pay Exam Fee | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Post Wise Eligibility Details
| Sr. No | Post Name | Eligibility |
| 1 | Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| 2 | District Basik Shiksha Adhikari / Associate DIOS and Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer | Master’s Degree in Any Stream. |
| 3 | District Audit Officer (Revenue Audit) | Commerce Graduate |
| 4 | Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I) / (Grade-II) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics OR Mechanical Engineering. As one subject. |
| 5 | Assistant Labour Commissioner | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Sociology OR Economics as a subject OR Commerce/Law. |
| 6 | District Programme Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology OR Social Science OR Home Science OR Social Work. |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, DIET | Master’s Degree with B.Ed. |
| 8 | District Probation Officer | Master’s Degree in Psychology OR Sociology OR Social Work OR any qualification equivalent thereto OR Post Graduate Diploma in any Branch of Social Work. |
| 9 | Child Development Project Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology OR Social Work Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Home Science OR any qualification equivalent. |
| 10 | Designated Officer / Food Safety Officer | Master’s Degree in Chemistry as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology OR Dairy Technology OR Biotechnology or Oil Technology or Agricultural Science OR Veterinary Sciences or Bio-Chemistry or Microbiology OR Master Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine. |
| 11 | Statistical officer | Master’s Degree in Mathematics OR Mathematical Statistics OR Statistics or Agricultural Statistics. |
| 12 | District Cane Officer, U.P. Agriculture Service Group “B” (Development Branch) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture |
| 13 | Labour Enforcement Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Economics OR Sociology or commerce and Post Graduate Diploma OR Postgraduate Degree in Law / Labour relations / Labor welfare / Labor Law / Commerce / Sociology / Social work / Social welfare / Trade Management / Personnel Management. |
| 14 | Principals, Government Intermediate Colleges (For Boys or Girls) | Master’s Degree in Any SubjectL.T. Diploma or B.T.C or B.Ed. or 3 Years of teaching experience in High School or Intermediate Classes. |
| 15 | Assistant Research Officer | Master’s Degree in Chemistry |
| 16 | Assistant Director (Horticulture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture |
| 17 | Manager (Administration / General) | M.B.A. OR Equivalent Degree |
| 18 | Assistant Conservator Forest (ACF) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the subjects Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Statistics, Agriculture, OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering. |
| 19 | Ranger Forest Officer (RFO) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the subjects Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Forestry, Statistics, Agriculture, OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering. |
UPPSC UPPCS Exam Pattern
The UPPSC UPPCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Examination pattern consists of three stages: Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.
- Prelims Exam: The UPPSC UPPCS Prelims Exam is conducted in two papers: General Studies-I and General Studies-II (CSAT). The General Studies-I paper consists of questions on Indian Polity and Governance, the Indian Economy, Current Events of National and International Importance, the History of India and Indian National Movement, General Science, and Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity.
The General Studies-II (CSAT) paper tests the candidate’s comprehension, interpersonal skills, communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making ability, problem-solving ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills.
Both papers are objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQ) based exams. Each paper is of 200 marks, and the time duration for each paper is 2 hours. The General Studies-II (CSAT) paper is a qualifying paper, and candidates must score a minimum of 33% marks to qualify for the Mains Exam. - Mains Exam: The UPPSC UPPCS Mains Exam consists of eight papers: Essay, General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies-III, General Studies-IV, Optional Subject Paper-I, Optional Subject Paper-II, and Hindi.
All papers are descriptive in nature, and candidates must write answers in a booklet. Each paper is of 200 marks, except the Essay paper which is of 150 marks. The time duration for each paper is 3 hours. - Interview: Candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam will be called for the Interview. It is conducted for 100 marks and tests the candidate’s personality, general knowledge, and communication skills.
The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Mains Exam and Interview. The weightage of the Mains Exam and Interview is 85% and 15%, respectively.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Recruitment Selection Process
The UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Examination 2023 selection process will consist of three stages:
- UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam: The first stage of the selection process is the UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam. It will be conducted in two papers – General Studies-I and General Studies-II (CSAT). Both papers will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQ) based exams.
The General Studies-I paper will consist of questions on Indian Polity and Governance, the Indian Economy, Current Events of National and International Importance, the History of India and the Indian National Movement, General Science, and Environmental Ecology and Biodiversity.
The General Studies-II (CSAT) paper is a qualifying paper and tests the candidate’s comprehension, interpersonal skills, communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making ability, problem-solving ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills. Each paper will be of 200 marks and the time duration will be 2 hours for each paper. - UPPSC PCS Mains Exam: Candidates who qualify for the Prelims Exam will be eligible to appear for the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam. It will consist of eight papers – Essay, General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies-III, General Studies-IV, Optional Subject Paper-I, Optional Subject Paper-II, and Hindi. All papers will be descriptive in nature. Each paper will be of 200 marks, except the Essay paper which will be of 150 marks. The time duration for each paper will be 3 hours.
- UPPSC PCS Interview: Candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam will be called for the UPPSC PCS Interview. It will be conducted for 100 marks and will test the candidate’s personality, general knowledge, and communication skills.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam and Interview.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Physical Recruitment
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the PCS (Provincial Civil Services) examination for various administrative posts in the state government. The recruitment process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Physical standards are also an important part of the recruitment process. Candidates are required to meet certain physical standards to be eligible for the PCS exam.
The physical standards for male and female candidates are as follows:
For Male Candidates:
- Height: 165 cm (160 cm for candidates belonging to ST and SC categories)
- Chest: 84 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm)
- Weight: According to height and age
For Female Candidates:
- Height: 150 cm (145 cm for candidates belonging to ST and SC categories)
- Weight: According to height and age
Candidates who meet these physical standards can appear for the UPPSC PCS exam. It’s important to note that meeting these physical standards is not enough to qualify for the exam. Candidates must also perform well in the written exams and the interview to be selected for the administrative posts.
UPPSC Pre 2023 Faqs
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Examination 2023:
- When will the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam notification be released?
A: The notification for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam is expected to be released in the month of April 2023. - What are the eligibility criteria for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam?
A: The eligibility criteria for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The age limit for the exam is 21 to 40 years. - How many attempts are allowed for the UPPSC PCS exam?
A: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the UPPSC PCS exam. - Is there any negative marking in the UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam?
A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in both papers of the UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam. - How can I apply for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam?
A: Candidates can apply for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam by visiting the official website of UPPSC and filling out the application form. The application fee can be paid online. - What is the selection process for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam?
A: The selection process for the UPPSC PCS 2023 exam will consist of three stages – Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. - What is the exam pattern for the UPPSC PCS Mains Exam?
A: The UPPSC PCS Mains Exam will consist of eight papers – Essay, General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies III, General Studies IV, Optional Subject Paper-I, Optional Subject Paper-II, and Hindi. All papers will be descriptive in nature. Each paper will be of 200 marks, except the Essay paper which will be of 150 marks. The time duration for each paper will be 3 hours.