Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
UPPSC PCS 2023 applications were closed on April 10. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) extended the last date to apply for the UPPCS 2023 once till April 10. Earlier the last date to apply for the exam was April 6. The Commission extended the last date because this was the first time that the UPPSC applications 2023 were filled out through the one-time registration facility started this year only. The candidates were allowed to fill out the applications only through the official website - uppsc.up.nic.in. The Commission conducted the UPPSC 2023 Exam on May 14. The Commission released the UPPSC admit card 2023 on May 2.
This was the first time that the UPPSC applications were filled through the one-time registration process. The process is new though the candidates are well versed with this system as UPSC IAS applications were also filled on this pattern. The candidates are suggested to fill out the UPPSC PCS 2023 application on its official website uppsc.up.nic.in. All the details about the applications were given in the UPPCS notification 2023.
UPPSC 2024 application will start with the official UPPSC PCS 2023 notification which is expected to be released in February 2024.
Q: How can I apply for UPPCS Exam 2024?
UPPSC PCS 2023 Form
The online application for the UPPSC 2023 exam was activated on March 3. The Commission released the user instructions to fill out the application with the application link. The UPPSC PCS form was closed on April 10. The Commission released a short recruitment notice mentioning the application dates and vacancies on March 3. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) already started the One-Time Registration (OTR) process for the candidates. The candidates can register once and can apply for any number of exams where they fulfil the eligibility. The Commission will provide one month to fill out the UPPCS applications. UPPSC main exam 2023 will start on September 23 as per the new UPPSC syllabus and exam pattern.
The Commission has started a one-time registration facility for the candidates. This facility will help the candidates to register on the website for one time and apply for multiple exams with single registration number.
How to Fill UPPSC PCS Form 2023?
The candidates could fill the UPPSC PCS 2023 form online in the manner given below:
Step 1. Go to the official website of UPPSC – https://uppsc.up.nic.in/
Step 2. Go to the ‘Latest Advertisement’ tab given at the left corner of the home page
Step 3. Click on the ‘Apply’ tab given at the right corner of the UPPSC
Step 4. The UPPSC 2023 Application is a three-stage process
- Candidate Registration (First Stage)
- Fee Deposit/Reconciliation (Second Stage)
- Submit Application Form (Third Stage)
Step 5. Fill in the required personal details and the exam centre
Step 6. Submit the prescribed fees as per the category
Step 7. Upload the scanned copy of the photo and signature
Step 8. Submit the UPPSC PCS 2023 application
Step 9. Take a printout of the UPPSC 2023 application for future reference
The candidates can see here the UPPSC 2023 exam dates.
Size and Dimension of the Photo and Signature for UPPSC Application
The Commission mentioned all the important details related to the application in the UPPSC PCS 2023 notification. The candidates were required to upload their photograph of a size Width = 3.5 cm and Height= 4.5 cm on the white blank paper. Also, just below the photograph, the candidate needs to sign on the paper. The height of the signature should not be over 1.5 cm. The scanned image of this page was required to be uploaded. The Size of this scanned image should not be over 20 Kb.
Scan the image in JPG or JPEG format only to upload it with the application.
| Size | Dimension | Type of File |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Kb | Width = 3.5 & Height = 6.00 cm | JPEG or JPG |
Q: When did the UPPSC PCS 2023 form release?
UPPSC UPPCS 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPPSC UPPCS 2023 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
26 Sep '23 - 29 Sep '23 | UPPSC UPPCS Main Exam Dates 2023 ONGOING |
Sep '23 | UPPSC UPPCS Main Admit Card 2023 Dates TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
14 May '23 | UPPSC UPPCS Prelims Exam Date 2023 |
May '23 | UPPSC UPPCS Admit Card 2023 Dates |
20 Mar '23 - 21 Mar '23 | UPPCS PCS 2022 Interview |
Details to be filled in UPPSC PCS Form 2023
The candidates will be required to fill the following details in the UPPSC PCS form 2023.
Personal Details
| Candidate’s Name | Father/Husband’s Name | Gender |
| Date of Birth | UP domicile | Category |
| Marital Status | Email-ID and Contact Number |
Other Details of Candidate: Other details of the candidate shows the information details about UP
- Freedom Fighter
- Ex-Army- service duration and your physical deformity.
Education & Experience Details: It shows your educational and experience details.
Candidate Address, Photo & Signature
Declaration Segment: At the bottom of the page there was a ‘Declaration’ for the candidates. Candidates are advised to go through the contents of the Declaration carefully. After filling all the above particulars, there was a provision to preview the application detail before final submission. The preview page will display all facts/particulars that you have mentioned on entry time if you are sure with filled details then click on the “Submit” button to finally push data into the server with a successful submission report that you can print.
It is mandatory to read and agree to the declaration given in the UPPSC PCS 2023 Application form.
See Here: UPPSC PCS 2023 New Syllabus
UPPSC PCS 2023 Application Fee
The candidates should submit the application fee with the UPPSC PCS form as prescribed in the official notification. The Commission prescribes the following fee structure for the UPPSC exam:
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General Category / EWS / OBC | INR 125 (including online processing fee of INR 25) |
| SC/ ST | INR 65 (including online processing fee of INR 25) |
| Persons with Disabilities | INR 25 (Exempt from exam fee and only the online processing fee of INR 25) |
| Ex-Serviceman | INR 65 (including online processing fee of INR 25) |
| Dependents of the Freedom Fighters / Women | According to their original category |
How to Select Post in the UPPSC PCS Application?
Along with the UPPSC 2023 application, the candidates must fill in their choice of post based on their eligibility for the position. The candidates are shown all the post included in the UPPSC 2023 Exam and they need to choose from the list based on their educational background. The post included in the UPPSC application is as follows
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Sub Registrar, Assistant Prosecuting Officer (Transport), Law officer, Law Officer (Mandi Parishad) | Graduation (Law) |
| District Basic Shiksha Adhikari/ Associate DIOS & Other equivalent administrative posts, District Administrative Officer | PG Degree |
| District Cane Officer | Graduation (Agriculture) |
| District Audit Officer | Graduation (Commerce) |
| Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-I)/Assistant Controller Legal Measurement (Grade-II) | Degree in Science with Physics or Mechanical Engineering as one subject. |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | Degree (Arts) with Sociology or Economics as a subject or Commerce/ Law |
| District Programme Officer | Degree (Sociology/ Social Science/ Home Science/ Social Work) |
| Senior Lecturer, DIET | PG Degree with B.Ed. |
| District Probation Officer | PG Degree (Relevant Disciplines) |
| Designated Officer/ Food Safety Officer | PG (Chemistry) |
| Statistical officer | PG (Mathematics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Statistics/ Agricultural Statistics) |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Bachelor’s Degree/ PG (Relevant Disciplines) |
| Distt. Horticulture officer Group-2 Grade-1 | B.Sc (Agriculture / B.Sc (Horticulture) |
| Extension Service Officer Group-2 | B.Sc or B.Sc. (Ag.) followed by a 15-month Post-graduate Diploma Course |
| Tax assessment officer | Bachelor’s degree (Commerce or Economics) |
| Marketing Officer/ Secretary Group-II (Mandi Parishad) | Graduation (Relevant Disciplines) |
| Account and Audit Officer (Mandi Parishad) | Graduation (Commerce) with Accountancy |
| Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector | PG (Agriculture Science) and CCC Certificate |
| Veterinary and Welfare officer | B.V.Sc. and A.H or equivalent |
The above list is exhaustive and there may be a case that some of the positions are not notified under the exam due to no vacant positions in the service.
Also Read : Best Posts in the UPPSC 2023
UPPSC PCS Form 2023 FAQs
The candidates can see here the important questions related to the UPPSC application form.
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Q: When was UPPSC PCS 2023 application started?
Q: When did the UPPSC Form 2023 released?
Q: What was the last date to apply for UPPSC 2023?
Q: How many attempts are there in UPPCS Exam?
Q: Is UPPCS exam held every year?
Q: What is the date of the UPPSC exam 2023?
Q: What qualification is required to become a UPPCS officer?
Q: How to fill UPPSC form 2023?
Q: Who is eligible for UPPSC and UPPCS exam?
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