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Quick Info — Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

Full Name:Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Short Name:UPPSC
Established:1937
Headquarters:Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh
Type:Constitutional Body (State Level)

About UPPSC

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is one of India's largest and most prominent state PSCs. Established in 1937, it conducts the PCS (Provincial Civil Services) examination and various other recruitment exams for the Uttar Pradesh state government.

UPPSC PCS attracts 5-7 lakh applicants each cycle, making it one of the most competitive state-level exams in India. The commission recruits for prestigious posts like Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and other Group A & B positions across state departments.

Exams Conducted by UPPSC

Exam Name Posts / Vacancies
PCS (Provincial Civil Services) 300-500
RO/ARO (Review Officer) 300-600
ACF/RFO (Forest Service) 50-100
Judicial Services 200-400

Exam Pattern

Stage Type
Prelims Objective (MCQ)
Mains Descriptive
Interview Personality Test

UPPSC Prelims has 2 papers — GS (200 marks) and CSAT (200 marks, qualifying). There is 1/3rd negative marking. Mains consists of 8 descriptive papers including General Hindi, Essay, GS papers, and 2 optional papers. Interview carries 100 marks.

Total Marks: 1600 (Mains + Interview)

Eligibility Criteria

Min Age: 21 years
Max Age: 40 years (General), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST)
Age Relaxation: OBC: +3, SC/ST: +5, PwD: +15 years
Education: Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Attempts: No limit (age-based)
Nationality: Indian Citizen

Salary & Pay Scale

Post Basic Pay
Deputy Collector / SDM ₹56,100 ₹72,000 - ₹90,000
DSP ₹56,100 ₹70,000 - ₹85,000
Naib Tehsildar ₹47,600 ₹55,000 - ₹68,000

Exam Calendar

PCS Notification: March - May
Prelims Exam: June - September
Mains Exam: 4-6 months after Prelims result
Interview: 2-3 months after Mains result

Recruitment Statistics

5-7 Lakh
PCS Applicants
300-500
Posts per cycle
~0.08%
Selection ratio

How to Download UPPSC Answer Key using Answer Key Downloader

  1. Visit the official UPPSC recruitment website at https://uppsc.up.nic.in.
  2. Directly navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Latest Results" section.
  3. Select your specific exam year and paper set (if applicable).
  4. Download the official PDF and verify your responses instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSAT qualifying in UPPSC?
Yes, CSAT (Paper 2) in UPPSC Prelims is qualifying in nature. You need to score minimum 33% marks. Only GS (Paper 1) marks are counted for the merit list.
How many optional subjects are in UPPSC Mains?
UPPSC Mains has 2 optional subject papers. You can choose from a wide range of subjects including History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, and others.
What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS?
General: 40 years, OBC: 43 years, SC/ST: 45 years. Minimum age is 21 years. UP offers one of the highest age limits among state PSCs.