Latest Updates: UPPSC has released the admit cards for the UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 exam. The UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 exam will be conducted on October 1, 2023. The recruitment notification was released for 174 vacancies for the Dental Surgeon post.
Latest Updates: The UPPSC PCS Mains Admit Card 2023 is now available on the UPPSC website. Candidates taking the UPPSC PCS Mains 2023 exam can download their admit card by entering their registration number and date of birth. The UPPSC PCS 2023 Mains Exam is scheduled to be conducted from September 26 to September 29, 2023 in offline mode. Read More: UPPSC PCS Admit Card 2023
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UPPSC PCS 2023: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has made changes to the schedule of UPPSC Mains for the Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Services (UPPSC PCS) Exam 2023. The rescheduled dates for the examination are now set to take place from September 26 to 29, instead of the previously announced September 23.
The UPPSC Mains registration 2023 was completed on 21st July. Eligible candidates could register for the UPPSC Mains exam 2023 on the official website. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released 254 vacancies for the UPPSC PCS exam.
UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 was successfully conducted on 14th May 2023. The result for the same has been announced on 26th June 2023. The official scorecard has been released and can be checked on the official website. Now, shortlisted applicants will need to appear for the next stage of the exam, which is UPPSC Mains.
UPPSC Exam 2023: UPPSC PCS Result has recently been announced on 26th June 2023 for the prelims round. earlier, the admit card for the same was released on May 2, 2023. Applicants could download it directly using their login credentials. Consequently, UPPSC Prelims has been successfully conducted on 14th May 2023. The overall difficulty of the exam was analysed to be easy to moderate. Most questions were asked from the Current Affairs section, followed by the History and AC section.
Next, the Mains round is scheduled to be held on 26th September 2023. The test is conducted annually for various job posts such as Deputy Collector, Child Development Project Officer, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Assistant Registrar (Cooperative) amongst others.
Check: UPPSC Result 2023
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the UPPSC exam, a state-level examination to select applicants for various positions within the state government of Uttar Pradesh. The examination is divided into three parts of the selection process, which are: the preliminary exam, the mains exam, and the interview.
The UPPSC notification 2023 has already been released on the official website and it includes detailed information about the exam. The UPPSC registration was completed between March 3 and April 10, 2023. As discussed above, the exam is conducted in three rounds and those whole clear UPPSC prelims are then qualified for further rounds. Although, the final merit list will be prepared according to the candidate’s performance in the mains exam and the interview round.
The Prelims exam of UPPSC includes two papers which are the General Studies paper 1 and a UPPSC CSAT paper. Whereas, the mains test is more challenging as it includes a total of 8 papers comprising General Hindi, General English, and General Studies papers. This round also used to have tests on optional subjects but from 2023 onwards, the papers on the optional subject have been replaced by additional general studies exams. Continue reading to know more about the UPPSC exam such as the exam pattern, syllabus, prep tips, registration process, admit card, etc.
UPPSC Exam 2023
Candidates who are preparing to take the UPPSC PCS exam should review the important information presented in the table below-
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Particulars
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Details
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Name of Exam
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Uttar Pradesh Combined State/ Upper Subordinate Exam (UPPSC)
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Test Conducting Body
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Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service Commission (UPPSC)
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Purpose of Exam
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Recruitment of candidates to work within the Uttar Pradesh Government
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UPPSC registration date
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3rd March 2023
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Late Date to Fill Application Form
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10th April 2023
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UPPSC Exam Date 2023
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Prelims starting from 14th May 2023
Mains starting from 26th September 2023
Dates will vary according to the selected job post
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UPPSC Prelims Admit Card
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2nd May 2023
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UPPSC Prelims Result
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26th June 2023
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UPPSC Vacancies 2023
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173
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Application Form Mode
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Online
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Exam Mode
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Offline
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Type of Exam
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State-level, Public
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Total Stages
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Prelims, Mains, Interview
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Official Website
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https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
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UPPSC 2022-23 Highlights
A total of 12,501 recruitments were completed in the 2022 exam session. Check the table below for similar details-
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Details |
| Total Applications |
15,29,728 |
| Registered Candidates |
13,29,728 |
| Candidates called for Interview |
14,173 |
| Total Recruitment |
12,501 |
UPPSC Eligibility 2023
It is crucial to understand the eligibility requirements established by the exam conducting body. The age, education, nationality, and physical standards of candidates will all be taken into consideration when determining eligibility for the UPPSC exam. Students who fail to meet these standards will be declared ineligible and they will be unable to attempt UPPSC. The table below highlights the UPPSC exam eligibility criteria-
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Particulars
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UPPSC Eligibility 2023
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Age Limit
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Upper Age Limit: 40 years old
Lower Age Limit: 21 years old
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Nationality
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Indian citizen
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Qualification
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bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For certain posts, additional qualifications may be required.
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Physical Standards
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Height-
Male: 163 cm
Female: 150 cm
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Note: For certain categories of candidates such as ST/SC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, etc- age relaxation benefits may prevail. Similarly, physical criteria are subjective and may vary according to different job roles and categories.
UPPSC Registration 2023
The UPPSC Mains registration has been completed on 21st July 2023. Previously, the Prelims registration started on 3rd March 2023 and was extended till 10th April 2023. Earlier, the registration was to be completed by the 6th of April, but candidates were given additional days to fill up the application form. Registration was completed on the commission's official website, http://uppsc.up.nic.in/. Further, the UPPSC application form was filled out by enrolled applicants, who were required to submit scanned copies of their identification documents with their signatures and photos, and personal and educational information.
Following are the steps to complete the UPPSC registration-
Step 1: The first step would require candidates to go to the official website of UPPSC
Step 2: The application link will be available on the homepage and it must be selected
Step 3: Candidates will be asked to specify if they have previously filled out an application form. If so, the information from the prior year's form will be recovered. If the form has not been filled up previously then candidates will need to fill it up again.
Step 4: If filling out the form for the first time, applicants must submit the required information such as personal and educational details.
Step 5: Next, students will be asked to submit the required documents which are updated and valid.
Step 6: Candidates must verify the accuracy of the information they have submitted. They must then proceed to pay the registration fee.
Step 7: Candidates must write down their registration number and password for future use after making the payment.
UPPSC Fee 2023
Paying the registration fee is an important step without which the registration will stand cancelled. The table below shows the detailed fee structure for UPPSC and applicants must check it for their reference-
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Category of Candidate
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Application Fee
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Online Processing Fee
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Fee (Total)
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Ex-Servicemen
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Rs 40
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Rs 25
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INR 65
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PwD
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Free
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Rs 25
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INR 25
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General/EWS/OBC
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Rs 100
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Rs 25
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INR 125
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SC/ST
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Rs 40
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Rs 25
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INR 65
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UPPSC Admit Card 2023
The UPPSC admit card 2023 (Prelims) has been released on 2nd May 2023. Now, the UPPSC Mains admit card is expected to be released soon. An admit card, often referred to as a hall ticket, is required for candidates sitting the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams. The UPPSC admit card must be brought to the exam centre by the candidates. Without this crucial document, students will not be allowed to enter the test centre. The information on the admit card must be accurate and match the information provided during registration. Candidates must notify the organization in charge of administering the exam right away if any information is incorrect or if the admit card contains any errors. The exam administrators can be contacted through the details given below-
- General inquiries line- 0532-2407547.
- Online Contact- +91 - 8765973668.
- Email address- online.uppsc@nic.in
UPPSC Exam Pattern 2023
As stated earlier in the article, the exam is conducted in three stages namely the Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds. The test format for each round is different from the others. Applicants are encouraged to understand the key differences between the structure of each stage and section as this would enable them to perform better on the exam. The Prelims pattern is unchanged whereas there have been modifications in the UPPSC Mains pattern. Read below to know the detailed pattern of each round of the UPPSC selection process.
UPPSC Prelims Pattern 2023
The following table highlights the exam pattern for UPPSC prelims-
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Particulars
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UPPSC Prelims Pattern
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Exam Duration
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2 hours for each exam
Paper 1: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Paper 2: 2.30–4.30 p.m.
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Marking Scheme
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Every wrong answer will result in a negative marking of 0.33%.
Leaving a question blank will not result in a negative marking
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Maximum Marks
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200 for each paper
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Exam Type
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Offline and Objective
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Total Number of Papers
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Paper 1: General Studies 1
Paper 2: UPPSC CSAT- General Studies 2
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Number of Questions
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150 questions in Paper 1
100 questions in paper 2
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UPPSC Mains Pattern 2023
The table below highlights the exam format for the UPPSC mains exam-
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Particulars
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UPPSC Mains Pattern
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Total Number of Papers
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There will be a total of 8 papers in this section-
General Hindi
Essay
General Studies I
General Studies II
General Studies III
General Studies IV
General Studies V
General Studies VI
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Total Questions
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150 questions in Paper 1
100 questions in paper 2
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Type of Exam
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Offline and descriptive
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Marking Scheme
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General Hindi will be 150 marks
The essay will be 150 marks
Optional subjects and general studies papers (all) will be of 200 marks each
Total: 1500 marks
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Duration of Exam
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3 hours for each paper; the exams will be completed over the course of a week;
9.30 AM to 12.30 AM: Morning Session
2 PM to 5 PM: Afternoon Session
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UPPSC Interview Pattern 2023
Applicants are invited to the UPPSC Viva/Personality Test/Interview if they clear the Mains round of the PCS Exam. According to the new PCS exam format, the interview, worth 100 marks, evaluates candidates' general knowledge, sense of morality, ability to communicate their strengths, intelligence, and overall aptitude.
Read More: UPPSC Pattern 2023
UPPSC Syllabus 2023
The UPPSC syllabus for each exam round will vary from the other. The entire syllabus for the various exam rounds and sections must be understood and known by all interested applicants. Candidates will be able to perform to the best of their abilities if they are aware of this, which will ultimately lead to the desired score.
UPPSC Prelims Paper 1 Syllabus
The following topics will be covered in the General Studies Paper 1 of UPPSC Prelims-
- Current events (International and National Importance)
- Current events based on the state of Uttar Pradesh
- Indian History: Economic, Social, and Political Aspects of the History of India
- The Indian National Movement and the Struggle for Indian Independence
- National and International Geography - Social, Physical and Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Governance and Polity
- Social Development and movements
- Issues on Environmental, Biodiversity, Climate, and Ecological concepts
- General Science: basic understanding of Science, including topics from chemistry, physics, and biology
UPPSC CSAT Syllabus (Prelims paper 2)
The following topics and subjects will be included in the CSAT paper of the UPPSC exam-
- Mental Ability of candidates
- Class 10 level Elementary Maths
- General Hindi
- General English
- Comprehension and Composition
- Interpersonal skills of candidates
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem-Solving
UPPSC Preparation 2023
As the exam is highly competitive it is crucial for applicants to prepare well for it to stand out from the others. The following prep tips can help students lead an efficient UPPSC preparation-
- Solve Mock Tests
- Practice Previous Year’s Papers and Questions
- Align preparation with the UPPSC syllabus and exam pattern
- Revise consistently
- Make Notes
- Purchase the suitable study materials
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- Build a study plan
- Learn time management skills
Also Check: UPPSC Books
UPPSC Result 2023
As stated in the article above, UPPSC result has been announced for the Prelims round on 26th June 2023. The scorecard can be checked by visiting the official website and logging in with the provided credentials. Shortlisted candidates will now need to attempt the UPPSC mains which is scheduled for 23rd September 2023.
For determining the final UPPSC result, the performance of the candidates in the mains exam and the interview phase of the selection process is taken into consideration. Those who are qualified to take the mains exam are selected based on their achieved Prelims score. The UPPSC uses a normalization mechanism to ensure that each applicant's performance is fairly evaluated, accounting for variations in the difficulty of the exam questions among various candidate batches.
As the UPPSC PCS Prelims result is out, candidates may check the released scorecard below
Below are the steps to successfully check the UPPSC result and merit list once they have been made live-
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPPSC
Step 2: The “UPPSC Result 2023” link would be provided on the homepage and it should be selected
Step 3: Candidates must enter their login details to access the result
Step 4: Once logged in, applicants may check the status of their results
