The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is set to release the admit card for the preliminary examination on the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.The UPPSC Prelims 2025 exam will be conducted on October 12, 2025. The commission released the UPPSC PCS notification for 200 vacancies. For the same, the commission received a total of 6,26,387 applications.
The UPPSC PCS exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. It is mandatory for the candidates to appear in every stage and qualify in each stage to get selected in the Uttar Pradesh administrative services and various posts in the government sectors of Uttar Pradesh. The prelims is a qualifying round and a gateway to the mains examination.
UPPSC Prelims 2025: Steps to Download
Candidates can download their admit card by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ link for PCS prelims 2025
Step 3: Enter your registration number, date of birth and gender
Step 4: Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen
Step 5: Click ‘Download Admit Card’
Step 6: Download the Admit card and take a printout for future reference
UPPSC Exam 2025: Important Details
Candidates can check key highlights of the UPPCS Exam 2025 from the table below.
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Exam |
| Conducting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Cycle | 2025 |
| Level of exam | State-level |
| Frequency of Exam | Yearly |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Date | October 12, 2025 |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, mains and interview |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 2 hours for each paper; Mains: 3 hours for each paper |
| Purpose | To select for various posts in government sectors of Uttar Pradesh |
UPPCS Eligibility 2025
The UPPCS PCS eligibility 2025 outlines the required age limit and educational qualifications for candidates. Meeting these criteria is essential to apply for the examination.
- The age range for applicants must be within 21 to 40 years
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
UPPSC Exam Pattern 2025
The UPPSC PCS exam pattern for all the three stages is given below for the candidates:
- The UPPSC PCS exam consist of three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview
- The prelims exam includes two papers: General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT, both objective in nature.
- The main exam has seven compulsory papers including General Hindi, Essay, four General Studies papers, and two Uttar Pradesh-specific papers.
- Each General Studies paper in the Mains exam carries 200 marks, while General Hindi and Essay papers carry 150 marks each.
- The Interview is conducted for 100 marks to assess candidates’ knowledge, communication skills, and personality.
- The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Mains exam and the Personality Test.
Exam Day Instructions
Key instructions for candidates for UPPCS Exam 2025
- Reach the centre at least 60 minutes before the exam.
- Carry printed admit card and original photo ID proof
- Use only black ball point pen
- Electronic items like (Mobile phone, calculators, smartwatches) are strictly prohibited
- Follow dress code and security guidelines mentioned in the admit card.
As the UPPSC Prelims 2025 approaches, candidates are advised to stay updated and follow official announcements closely.
