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UPPSC is a state-level organization that conducts recruitment Exams in Uttar Pradesh. The conducting body of UPPSC conducts the list of examinations throughout the year to find the most eligible candidates for different departments of the public sector in the state. The appearing candidates must check the UPPSC preparation strategies shared by toppers and experts.
The UPPSC conducts exams for multiple posts. Some of the posts that the vacancies are released for are mentioned below.
- Assistant Registrar Examination
- Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Preliminary Examination
- Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Main Examination.
- R.O/A.R.O Preliminary Examination
- R.O/A.R.O Main Examination
- Assistant Prosecuting Officer Examination
- U.P. Nyayic Seva (Junior Division) Examination
- Combined State Engineering Examination.
- A.P.S. Examination
Latest Notification
The full form of UP PCS is Uttar Pradesh Public Civil Services. The exam date for UPPSC PCS 2022 has been released by UPPSC notification along with its official calendar. The UPPSC PCS 2022 mains exam is scheduled on January 28, 2022.
Registration
- The UPPSC Application Form 2022 was released at the official website http://uppsc.up.nic.in/ and at the homepage of the website, the candidates had to click on “Apply Online Link”.
- They needed to fill up the personal details, educational qualification, contact details, UP PCS exam centre, upload scanned photos & signature in prescribed size & format, etc in the application form.
- Subsequently filling all details candidates are needed to pay the application fee through Debit card/Credit card/Net banking & they could take a printout of the application form and for future references, they had to save the registration number & the password carefully.
- Finally, applicants who successfully filled the application form can download the UP PCS admit card 2022 for the Prelims exam till October 24, 2022. On the other hand, Candidates/ test takers must also check the UPPCS Question Paper 2022 for preparation.
Syllabus
According to the UPPSC exam pattern, there are two papers in the UPPSC Prelims exams and 8 papers in the Mains exams. The UPPSC syllabus for each of them is listed below.
Prelims Syllabus for Paper 1
- Indian Governance & Polity
- Current events of National and International importance
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Indian & World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic geography of India & World
- Social & Economic Development
- General Science
- Environmental Ecology, Climate Change & Biodiversity
Prelims Syllabus for Paper 2
- Interpersonal skills (including communication skills)
- Comprehension
- Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- General Mental Ability
- General English (Class X Level)
- General Hindi (Class X Level)
- Elementary Mathematics (class X level – Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic & Statistics)
UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus
The Main Exam comprises 8 papers & the marks secured in the UPPSC PCS Main exam are the deciding factors in the final selection/ round for aspirants/ candidates.
| Name of Exam | UPPSC PCS Mains (Written) Examination |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers (8) |
|
| Duration of Exam | Exams will be scheduled over a seven days duration
|
| Maximum Marks | All General Studies papers & Optional subject papers will be of 200 marks each
|
| Type of Exam | Offline (Pen-paper) |
| Optional Subjects | According to the new pattern, aspirants have to choose only one optional subject (two papers) from the prescribed list given |
| Nature of Questions | Essay/ descriptive type |
Main Paper 2 (Essay) will be of 3 sections in the question paper. Candidates will have to select ‘Essay’, one topic from each section, and they are required to write an essay in 700 words on each topic/ subject. Totally three sections, topics of the essay will be based on the following:
- Section A: Literature and Culture, Political sphere, & Social sphere
- Section B: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere, Trade, Industry & Agriculture,
- Section C: Natural Calamities, Landslide, Earthquake, National Development programs and projects, National & International Events, Deluge, Drought, etc
Eligibility Criteria
At first glance, the aspirants must check and confirm the eligibility criteria released by UPPSC for PCS 2022. The complete details about the UPPSC PCS eligibility are mentioned below. It contains
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Few Post require Specialized Eligibility Criteria
UPPSC PCS Age Limit
Age Limit for UP PCS is 21 Years Old (Minimum) to 40 Years Old (Maximum) as of 1st July 2022. However, there are some age relaxations for reserved category candidates. The details about the age relaxations and the maximum age limit for the same are given below.
| Category | Upper Age Limit | UP PCS Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered five years service in Army) | 45 years | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 55 years | 15 years |
Educational Qualification for UPPSC PCS
The candidates appearing for Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized organization. However, a few posts require educational qualifications in specific fields or some higher educational qualifications. Such post-wise educational qualification is mentioned here.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| DAO (District Administrative Office) | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| Controller Legal Measurement Assistant (Grade-I & II) | UG Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest/ Assistant Conservator of Forest | UG Degree in Agriculture, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics Mathematics, Geology Forestry, Statistics or Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Food Safety Officer/ Designated Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) in Chemistry as one of the subjects from a University established by law in India / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology / Oil Technology/ Agricultural Science/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a Recognized University |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | UG Degree with Economics/ Sociology/ Commerce/ Post Graduate in Law/ Labor relation/ Labor welfare/ Social work/ Trade Management/ Personnel Management |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
Application Fee
Later the category-wise online application fee for PCS 2022 is hereunder:
| Category-wise List | Fee Structure |
|---|---|
| Freedom Fighters/ Women | In case of their original category/ details |
| General/ OBC/ Economically Weaker Sections | Exam fee Rs. 100/- + Online processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 125/- |
| SC/ST | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/-, Total = Rs. 65/- |
| Varies “Abled Person” | Exam fee NIL On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 25/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Exam fee Rs. 40/- + On-line processing fee Rs. 25/- Total = Rs. 65/- |
Exam Pattern
The Exam Pattern of UPPSC PCS Exam includes 3 stages.
- Prelims: 2 Papers (Objective)
- Mains: 8 papers (Essay/ Descriptive type)
- Interview
PCS Prelims Exam Pattern
This exam pattern is used as a filtering agent to find the most eligible candidates. Prelims comprise two papers i.e., Paper 1 & Paper 2, with MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) both the papers are of 200 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | UPPSC (PCS & ACF/ RFO) Preliminary Exam |
| No. of Papers (2) | Paper 1 – General Studies, Paper 2 – General Studies 2 (CSAT) |
| Duration of Exam | Two hours for each paper |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks each |
| Number of Questions | Paper 1: 150 questions & Paper 2: 100 questions |
| Nature of Questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Exam Type | Offline using OMR sheets (Pen-paper) |
UPPSC Prelims Marking Scheme
- Initially, Paper 1 will decide the cutoff of the exam and in Paper 2 candidates need to score 33% marks.
- In addition, 0.33% negative marking/ minus marking will be given for each & every incorrect/ wrong answer,
- Exemplar, if the maximum marks allotted for a question is 2 marks means, then answering it wrong would incur 0.66 marks of penalty.
- Inside the OMR sheet filling multiple circles for the same question would be treated as an incorrect/ wrong answer and it would lead to a negative mark/ minus mark, too there is no negative marking for blank/ leaving questions.
UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify for the PCS Prelims exam are called for the Mains exam and the marks of the Mains exam will be considered for the final selection of the candidates. It comprises 8 papers that are descriptive in nature. It is a merit deciding round, it holds as it is of 1500 marks great weightage. Yet two major changes in the UPPSC Main exam pattern are as follows.
- At first, UPPSC did away with the objective type papers and re-introduced the descriptive type papers as in the past but with the increase in the number of papers.
- At present UPPSC introduced the ‘Ethics’ paper which was not there in earlier/ past days.
Interview for UPPSC
Ultimately this is the last round of UPPSC Exam, candidates who clear the Mains exam will be called for the Personal Interview, which will be 100 Marks. A Board appointed by the UPPSC will conduct the interview.
- In this, the objective of the interview is to check the personal suitability of the candidate for the career in the state services by unbiased observers & a board of competent.
- Next in the personality test apart from their academic study, candidates must be aware of the affairs happening in & around the state/ country.
- At last, the interview is more of a purposeful conversation intended to explore the analytical ability & mental qualities of the candidates.
In the final analysis, the UPPSC PCS 2022 Result of the Preliminary exam will be published after a few days of examination, after qualifying in the Preliminary exam, an individual will be able to appear in the Main exam at last.
Eligibilty Criteria
At first glance, the aspirants must check and confirm the eligibility criteria released by UPPSC for PCS 2022. The complete details about the UPPSC PCS eligibility are mentioned below. It contains
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Few Post require Specialized Eligibility Criteria
UPPSC PCS Age Limit
Age Limit for UP PCS is 21 Years Old (Minimum) to 40 Years Old (Maximum) as of 1st July 2022. However, there are some age relaxations for reserved category candidates. The details about the age relaxations and the maximum age limit for the same are given below.
| Category | Upper Age Limit | UP PCS Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ OBC of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Skilled players of classified games of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| State Govt. employees of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Emergency Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers of Uttar Pradesh | 45 years | 5 years |
| Ex-Army Personnel of U.P. (who have rendered five years service in Army) | 45 years | 5 years |
| Physically Challenged candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 55 years | 15 years |
Educational Qualification for UPPSC PCS
The candidates appearing for Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized organization. However, a few posts require educational qualifications in specific fields or some higher educational qualifications. Such post-wise educational qualification is mentioned here.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| DAO (District Administrative Office) | PG (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport) | Law Graduate Degree |
| Controller Legal Measurement Assistant (Grade-I & II) | UG Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering |
| Range Forest Officer of Forest/ Assistant Conservator of Forest | UG Degree in Agriculture, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics Mathematics, Geology Forestry, Statistics or Engineering from a University established by Law in India or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time |
| Labor Commissioner (Assistant) | UG Degree in Arts with Sociology/ Economics/ Commerce/ Law |
| DPO (District Program Officer) | UG Degree in Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work |
| (DIET) Senior Lecturer | PG with B. Ed (Post Graduate Degree) |
| Food Safety Officer/ Designated Officer | PG (Post Graduate Degree) in Chemistry as one of the subjects from a University established by law in India / Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Biotechnology / Oil Technology/ Agricultural Science/ Veterinary Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine from a Recognized University |
| DPO (District Probation Officer) | (PG) Post Graduate Degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Diploma in any branch of Social Work from any recognized institute |
| SF (Statistical Officer) | PG (Post Graduate) in Mathematical / Agricultural Statistics/ Mathematics |
| LEF (Labor Enforcement Officer) | UG Degree with Economics/ Sociology/ Commerce/ Post Graduate in Law/ Labor relation/ Labor welfare/ Social work/ Trade Management/ Personnel Management |
| CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) | UG (Graduate Degree) in Sociology/ Social Work/ Home Science |
| (Revenue Audit) District Adult Officer | UG Commerce Graduate Degree |
Exam Pattern
The Exam Pattern of UPPSC PCS Exam includes 3 stages.
- Prelims: 2 Papers (Objective)
- Mains: 8 papers (Essay/ Descriptive type)
- Interview
PCS Prelims Exam Pattern
This exam pattern is used as a filtering agent to find the most eligible candidates. Prelims comprise two papers i.e., Paper 1 & Paper 2, with MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) both the papers are of 200 marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | UPPSC (PCS & ACF/ RFO) Preliminary Exam |
| No. of Papers (2) | Paper 1 – General Studies, Paper 2 – General Studies 2 (CSAT) |
| Duration of Exam | Two hours for each paper |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks each |
| Number of Questions | Paper 1: 150 questions & Paper 2: 100 questions |
| Nature of Questions | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Exam Type | Offline using OMR sheets (Pen-paper) |
UPPSC Prelims Marking Scheme
- Initially, Paper 1 will decide the cutoff of the exam and in Paper 2 candidates need to score 33% marks.
- In addition, 0.33% negative marking/ minus marking will be given for each & every incorrect/ wrong answer,
- Exemplar, if the maximum marks allotted for a question is 2 marks means, then answering it wrong would incur 0.66 marks of penalty.
- Inside the OMR sheet filling multiple circles for the same question would be treated as an incorrect/ wrong answer and it would lead to a negative mark/ minus mark, too there is no negative marking for blank/ leaving questions.
UPPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify for the PCS Prelims exam are called for the Mains exam and the marks of the Mains exam will be considered for the final selection of the candidates. It comprises 8 papers that are descriptive in nature. It is a merit deciding round, it holds as it is of 1500 marks great weightage. Yet two major changes in the UPPSC Main exam pattern are as follows.
- At first, UPPSC did away with the objective type papers and re-introduced the descriptive type papers as in the past but with the increase in the number of papers.
- At present UPPSC introduced the ‘Ethics’ paper which was not there in earlier/ past days.
Interview for UPPSC
Ultimately this is the last round of UPPSC Exam, candidates who clear the Mains exam will be called for the Personal Interview, which will be 100 Marks. A Board appointed by the UPPSC will conduct the interview.
- In this, the objective of the interview is to check the personal suitability of the candidate for the career in the state services by unbiased observers & a board of competent.
- Next in the personality test apart from their academic study, candidates must be aware of the affairs happening in & around the state/ country.
- At last, the interview is more of a purposeful conversation intended to explore the analytical ability & mental qualities of the candidates.
In the final analysis, the UPPSC PCS 2022 Result of the Preliminary exam will be published after a few days of examination, after qualifying in the Preliminary exam, an individual will be able to appear in the Main exam at last.
Syllabus
According to the UPPSC exam pattern, there are two papers in the UPPSC Prelims exams and 8 papers in the Mains exams. The UPPSC syllabus for each of them is listed below.
Prelims Syllabus for Paper 1
- Indian Governance & Polity
- Current events of National and International importance
- Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Indian & World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic geography of India & World
- Social & Economic Development
- General Science
- Environmental Ecology, Climate Change & Biodiversity
Prelims Syllabus for Paper 2
- Interpersonal skills (including communication skills)
- Comprehension
- Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- General Mental Ability
- General English (Class X Level)
- General Hindi (Class X Level)
- Elementary Mathematics (class X level – Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic & Statistics)
UPPSC PCS Mains Syllabus
The Main Exam comprises 8 papers & the marks secured in the UPPSC PCS Main exam are the deciding factors in the final selection/ round for aspirants/ candidates.
| Name of Exam | UPPSC PCS Mains (Written) Examination |
|---|---|
| Number of Papers (8) |
|
| Duration of Exam | Exams will be scheduled over a seven days duration
|
| Maximum Marks | All General Studies papers & Optional subject papers will be of 200 marks each
|
| Type of Exam | Offline (Pen-paper) |
| Optional Subjects | According to the new pattern, aspirants have to choose only one optional subject (two papers) from the prescribed list given |
| Nature of Questions | Essay/ descriptive type |
Main Paper 2 (Essay) will be of 3 sections in the question paper. Candidates will have to select ‘Essay’, one topic from each section, and they are required to write an essay in 700 words on each topic/ subject. Totally three sections, topics of the essay will be based on the following:
- Section A: Literature and Culture, Political sphere, & Social sphere
- Section B: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere, Trade, Industry & Agriculture,
- Section C: Natural Calamities, Landslide, Earthquake, National Development programs and projects, National & International Events, Deluge, Drought, etc
