UPPSC PCS 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC PCS result on the official website - uppsc.up.nic.in. Candidates can directly download the UPPSC Prelims result PDF from the official website. The Commission has also released exam dates for UP PCS main examination at uppsc.up.nic.in. UPPSC Mains 2024 exam will be conducted on June 29, 2025.
Latest Updates:
- UPPSC Prelims 2024 announced on the official website of the commission.
- The application process for the UPPSC PCS 2025 session will begin on February 20, 2025. at uppsc.up.nic.in. UPPSC PCS prelims exam for the 2025 session is scheduled to be held on October 12, 2025.
- UPPSC has released the exam date for PCS mains. The upcoming UPPSC mains exam will be conducted on June 29, 2025.
- The final answer key and UPPSC result 2024 are expected to be released soon at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Candidates who are successful in clearing the UPPSC PCS prelims will move forward with the UPPSC Mains examination. After that, the candidate has to appear in the interview round as well.
UPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 Download PDF
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the annual exam schedule for 2025. Candidates can download the calendar from the link below:
UPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 PDF - Download
UPPSC Exam Notification 2025 PDF
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the official exam notification for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2025 session at its official website. Interested candidates can find the exam notification at uppsc.up.nic.in. The same can be downloaded from the link provided below:
UPPSC Exam Notification 2025 PDF - Download
UPPSC Exam Dates 2025
Candidates who wish to appear in the UPPCS exam 2025 session can check important dates below:
| Particulars |
Dates |
| UPPSC Registration Dates 2025 |
February 20 to March 24, 2025 |
| UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
| UPPSC Mains Exam Date 2025 |
TBA |
UPPSC Exam 2024
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: preliminary exam, mains exam, and the interview.
The preliminary 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 PCS Exam 2024: Highlights
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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UPPSC registration date
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January 1, 2024
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Late Date to Fill Application Form
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February 2, 2024
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UPPSC Prelims Admit Card 2024
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December 11, 2024
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UPPSC Prelims Exam Date 2024
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December 22, 2024
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UPPSC Prelims Result 2024
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TBA
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UPPSC Mains Exam Date 2024
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June 29, 2025
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UPPSC Vacancies 2024
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220
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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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uppsc.up.nic.in
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UPPSC Exam Calendar 2024
UPPSC has released the revised exam calendar for the upcoming examinations. Candidates can download the UPPSC calendar from the link provided below.
UPPSC revised exam calendar 2024 PDF - Download
UPPSC Previous Year's Highlights
A total of 12,501 recruitments were completed in the previous exam session. Check the table below for similar details-
| Particulars |
Details |
| Total Applications |
15,29,728 |
| Registered Candidates |
13,29,728 |
| Candidates called for Interview |
14,173 |
| Total Recruitment |
12,501 |
UPPSC Eligibility 2024
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 2024
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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 2024
The UPPSC PCS registration is conducted on the commision's official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. Further, the UPPSC application form is required to be filled out by enrolled applicants, who are 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 Application Fee 2024
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 2024
The UPPSC admit card is expected to be released soon after the registration is completed. 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 2024
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. Read below to know the detailed pattern of each round of the UPPSC selection process.
UPPSC Prelims Pattern 2024
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 2024
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 Syllabus 2024
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 2024
As the exam is highly competitive it is crucial for applicants to prepare well for it to stand out from the others. The following preparation 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
UPPSC Result 2024
The UPPSC result is announced at the website uppsc.up.nic.in. The scorecard can be checked by visiting the official website and logging in with the provided credentials.
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.
