Which is the highest post in UPPSC UPPCS Exam?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mention the list of post/services in the official notification. The Commission also mentions the pay level against each post. Based on the pay level we can say Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) is the highest post of the UPPSC PCS exam. The other important ones are for SDM, SP, Registrar, BDO, BSA, Assistant Labour Commissioner and the likes. SDM are entitled for the promotion to Indian Administrative Service (IAS). See here Best Post in UPPSC exam. The candidates can see here the Best Posts in UPPSC exam.

Is the number of vacancies for SDM remain constant every year in UPPSC PCS exam?

UPPSC PCS 2023 exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for various UPPCS posts. The Commission received the post requisition from the concerned departments and included it in the vacancy list for the exam. The Commission receive a number of SDM posts every year and this number varies every year. There are no fixed vacancies for any of the posts. In recent years, the number of vacancies has been declining.

How many papers are there in the UPPSC PCS Main Exam?

There are 8 question papers in the UPPSC PCS main exam. All the papers are compulsory and the marks secured in all the papers are counted for the final merit. The UPPSC Main exam is a descriptive type exam where the candidates are required to write conventional essay type answers in the answer sheet provided by the Commission. In UPPSC prelims exam, there are two question papers where the second paper is qualifying only and the UPPCS Prelims General Studies paper 1 marks are calculated for the merit list.

Is there any negative marking in UPPSC Exam?

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the UPPSC Prelims exam. The candidates should mark their answers carefully because the negative marking reduces the score drastically if the answers are not marked judiciously. The negative marking in the UPPSC PCS prelims exam is summarised below: UPPSC General Sudies Paper 1 Marking Scheme Answer Marks Assigned Correct Answer 1.333 Incorrect Answer - (1.333/3) The candidates should note that there is a negative marking of same quantum in the UPPSC prelims General Studies paper 2 also.

Is the UPPSC PCS Main exam pattern changed?

No, the UPPSC PCS main exam pattern was not changed but the Commission removed the Optional subject from the main exam and introduced the General Studies Paper 5 and 6. These papers will ask the Uttar Pradesh specific topics and questions related to the local folklore of the state. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission under the directives of the State Government, removed the optional subject from the main exam. The UPPSC Main exam is conducted as the offline exam in the pen and paper mode.

What are the core subjects in the UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus?

In most cases, the candidates prepare for various exams simultaneously. There are certain core topics which are common to all the competitive exams. The candidates are suggested to prepare them well so that they can score better in the exam. Some of these topics are given below: History Geography Economy Indian Polity Environment Studies Current Affairs In addition to the above, the candidates are suggested to prepare the important festivals, celebrations and local folklores of the regions of Uttar Pradesh for the prelims and Mains exam.

Does the UPPSC PCS syllabus changes every year?

No, UPPSC PCS syllabus is very much static and before changing the syllabus, the UPPSC needs to take approval from the Department of Personnel which works under the Chief Minister of the state. The candidates need to prepare the syllabus as given in the official notification. The Commission changed the UPPSC PCS syllabus last year after almost 10 years.

How can I download UPPSC PCS notification?

To download the UPPSC PCS notification, You can visit the official portal of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Look for the "All Notifications/Advertisements" link. Once you click on this link, you will find the UPPSC PCS notification with details about the exam, vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, and other relevant information. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the UPPCS notification every year to recruit the candidates for Group B services in the State.

When was the UPPSC PCS 2024 notification released?

The UPPSC PCS notification 2024 notification was released online on January 2, 2024. The Commission activated the UPPSC PCS 2024 applications with the release of official notification. The Commission provided over one month to fill out the UPPSC UPPCS 2024 applications. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2024 exam was February 2, 2024. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPSC 2024 prelims exam on March 17, 2024. The UPPSC 2024 admit cards are expected to be released by March 7, 2024.

How can I apply for UPPCS Exam 2025?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC 2025 applications on February 20, 2025. The candidates applied online on uppsc.up.nic.in. The last date to apply for the exam was March 20, 2025. The Commission will also provide the UPPSC 2025 application correction facility till April 2, 2005.

When will the UPPSC Exam Calendar 2025 be released?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the UPPSC 2025 exam calendar on its portal - uppsc.up.nic.in. The Commission conducted the UPPSC PCS prelims 2025 exam on October 12, 2025.

How many candidates are usually selected based on the cut-off in UPPSC exams?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission mention the number of vacancies in the official notification. The Commission recently changed the candidates selection criteria. The candidates can see below the selection criteria for UPPSC Prelims and Main Exam: In the Prelims exam – 15 times of the vacancies. In the Main Exam – 3 times of the number of vacancies. This has increased the competition in the UPPSC main exam.

How many vacancies are notified in the UPPSC 2025 Exam?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission notified 200 UPPSC vacancies in the official notification. The candidates can apply online for the UPPSC 2025 exam till March 20, 2025. The number given in the official notification is tentative and can be modified at any stage of examination. The UPPSC 2025 prelims exam will be conducted on October 12, 2025.

Who is eligible for UPPSC and UPPCS exam?

UPPCS is the premiere exam of the State and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conduct this exam every year. Any Graduate from a recognised university or institution can apply for the UPPSC PCS exam. The candidates need to check the UPPSC eligibility conditions as mentioned in the official notification. The candidates need to check the educational qualification, age limit and the special eligibility conditions mentioned for the specific posts. The upper age limit for the UPPCS exam is 40 years for the General Category candidate.

What is the age limit for UPPSC PCS Exam?

A. UPPSC PCS is considered as one of the toughest exams in the state. The Age limit for UPPSC PCS exam is different for the different categories. It is defined as follows: Lower Age limit is 21 years Upper Age Limit is 40 years The age of the candidates is counted as on July 1 of the exam year. The age is counted from January 1 of the exam year. The Commission provides relaxation in the upper age limit to candidates belonging to the reserve categories.

UPPSC PCS Notification 2025 : Download Official Notification PDF Here

105 Students Q&A

Updated on Aug 29, 2025 17:43 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The UPPSC PCS notification 2025 was released as a joint notification for the prelims and main exam. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission does not release a separate notification for the main exam. The UPPSC notification is the official document which kick start the recruitment process for the UPPSC PCS exam. The candidates are advised to read and download the UPPSC notification pdf because it is the official ready reckoner which will be interpreted in case of any litigation.

The UPPCS notification is the most important document which prescribes the number of tentative vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria for each post, age-limit and salary associated with each post, syllabus and exam pattern. With the release of official notification, the Commission activate the UPPSC PCS application form. The Commission released the UPPSC UPPCS 2025 notification on February 20, 2025. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2025 exam was March 24, 2025. As per the official notification, the number of UPPSC 2025 vacancies is 200. The Commission is expected to conduct the UPPSC 2025 prelims exam on October 12, 2025.

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Q: What details are mentioned in UPPSC Notification?

The UPPSC notification states the details such as application dates, selection process, vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, important dates, and rules governing the exam.The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the UPPCS notification pdf every year to recruit candidates for the Group B services.

Q: Who releases the UPPSC PCS notification PDF?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is the exam conducting body of the Uttar Pradesh Combined/Upper Subordinate Exam. This exam is popularly called as UPPCS exam by the candidates. The Commission is a Constitutional body mandated to conduct such exam. Hence, the UPPSC release the UPPCS notification every year to kick start the UPPCS recruitment process.

Q: When did the UPPSC 2025 notification release?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC PCS 2025 notification on February 20. The Commission notified 200 vacancies in the official notification. The last date to apply online for the UPPSC 2025 exam was March 20, 2025.

The UPPSC 2025 prelims exam was conducted on October 12, 2025.

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UPPSC PCS 2025 Notification PDF Download
UPPSC UPPCS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
UPPSC 2025 Notification - Overview
UPPSC PCS 2025 Vacancies
UPPSC PCS 2025 Eligibility
UPPSC PCS 2025 Exam Pattern
UPPSC PCS Syllabus 2025
UPPSC PCS Notification 2025 FAQs

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UPPSC UPPCS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPPSC UPPCS 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26	UPPSC 2026 Application Dates TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
30 Sep ' 25 - 12 Oct ' 25	UPPSC 2025 Admit Card
29 Jun ' 25 - 02 Jul ' 25	UPPSC UPPCS Main Exam Dates 2024
19 Jun ' 25 - 02 Jul ' 25	UPPSC UPPCS Admit Card- Mains 2024
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