UPPSC 2023 Exam Day Live: UPPCS Answer Key, Paper Analysis, Expected Cut off

UPPSC 2023 exam analysis is available here. The UPPSC 2023 Prelims concluded with the end of CSAT paper. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared their experiences with Shiksha.com. The candidates shared that the UPPSC 2023 paper was balanced. There were repeated questions also in the paper. The UPPSC 2023 expected Cutoff will remain high because of repeated and factual questions. See here for more details.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Exam Analysis Available: UPPSC 2023 prelims exam concluded with the second paper (CSAT). The candidates who appeared in the exam shared their experiences with Shiksha.com. The candidates shared that the UPPSC 2023 prelims was moderate. Only some questions can be called as difficult. The candidates also said that there were repeated questions in the paper. The repeated questions and factual questions will impact the UPPSC 2023 cutoff. It is expected that the UPPSC 2023 exam cutoff will remain high. UPPSC PCS 2023 exam analysis is available here. The candidates can see the difficulty level of the question paper, important topics, weightage of the topics in the paper and the expected cutoff. The candidates will also get here the video of the candidates who share their experiences with Shiksha.com.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPCS 2023 admit cards on May 2 to notify all the candidates about their admit cards and the reporting time. The candidates are required to carry the UPPSC admit card to the exam centre to get entry. The UPPSC 2023 exam analysis will be available here after the first shift. UPPCS Prelims exam 2023 has two papers. The candidates are required to mark answers in the OMR sheet provided at the examination centre.
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis
The UPPCS 2023 exam started on time with the General Studies Paper 1. There are 150 questions in the UPPSC prelims paper. The time duration of the UPPSC prelims General Studies Paper 1 is two hours. The candidates should report at the exam centres half an hour before the exam time. The UPPSC PCS 2023 prelims exam will start at 9.30 AM. The UPPSC prelims first shift paper will over at 11.30 AM. The UPPCS 2023 exam analysis will be available here after the first shift.
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis - General Studies Paper 1
The candidates can see below the topic-wise break-up of the questions that will be asked in the paper.
UPPSC Syllabus Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficult Level of the Questions |
---|---|---|
Indian Polity and Governance |
22 | Moderate with Some difficult questions |
Environment |
8 | Moderate |
Current Affairs |
25 | Moderate |
Science |
12 | Moderate |
History of India & Indian National Movement |
24 | Moderate with Some difficult Questions |
Economy |
12 | Moderate |
Government Schemes |
3 | Moderate |
Geography |
24 | Moderate with Some difficult Questions |
Uttar Pradesh State-specific |
8 | Moderate |
Miscellaneous |
12 | Moderate |
Total |
150 |
|
The candidates will see here the number of questions asked from the specific topic and the difficulty level of the questions asked in the paper.
UPPSC 2023 Expected Cutoff
The Commission will not release the UPPSC PCS 2023 cutoff before the final result. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission releases the UPPCS cutoff after the declaration of final result. The UPPSC expected cutoff will be updated here after the first shift of paper.
UPPSC 2023 GS - 2 CSAT Exam
The candidates should note that the UPPSC PCS 2023 General Studies Paper 2 is a qualifying paper only and the candidates need to score 33 per cent marks in the paper. The candidates can see here the UPPSC 2023 CSAT paper breakup.
Sl. No |
UPPSC Syllabus Section |
No. of Questions |
---|---|---|
1 |
Decision Making and Problem-Solving | 16 |
2 |
Comprehension | 22 |
3 |
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 16 |
4 |
General Mental Ability | 18 |
5 |
Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills | 13 |
6 |
Hindi | 15 |
|
Total | 100 |
Negative Marking in UPPSC 2023 Prelims Exam
There is a provision of negative marking in the UPPSC Prelims exam 2023. The candidates should cautiously mark their answers in the OMR sheet provided by the examination centre. Sometimes manual error also plays its part in marking the answers in the OMR sheet.
The negative marking in the UPPSC prelims exam can be summarised as below:
Answer | Marks Assigned |
---|---|
Correct Answer | 1.333 |
Incorrect Answer | - (1.333/3) |
The candidates should note that three incorrect answers will nullify the marks scored by one correct answer and the resultant score of these four questions will be zero.
UPPSC 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission made changes in the UPPCS 2023 main exam pattern and syllabus. There were no changes in the UPPCS prelims exam pattern. 2023. The candidates can see below the UPPSC prelims exam pattern.
Paper Name |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
---|---|---|
General Studies – I |
150 |
200 |
General Studies– II(Aptitude) |
100 |
200 |
Total |
400 |
The candidates need to score a minimum marks (UPPSC cutoff) as prescribed by the Commission to clear the UPPSC prelims exam.
UPPSC PCS 2023 Admit Card
The exam admit card is the essential document for appearing in the exam. UPPSC admit card 2023 for the prelims exam were released online on May 2. The UPPCS 2023 prelims admit card will be available here till today. The candidates can download the UPPSC admit card in the manner shown below:
- Go to the official website of UPPSC–uppsc.up.nic.in
- Click on the UPPSC Admit Card Link
- Enter the registration number, date of birth and the given captcha code
- Check the details given on the UPPSC PCS Admit Card 2023
- Download the UPPSC admit card
- Take two printouts of the admit card for future reference
Direct Link to download UPPSC PCS 2023 admit card - https://uppsc.up.nic.in/CandidatePages/AdmitCard/AdmitCard.aspx
LIVE UPDATE
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis
- 10:47 AM IST• 15 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Prelims: When will UPPCS prelims Answer Key be released?
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is expected to release the UPPSC prelims answer key 2023 on May 16. The Commission releases the tentative answer key online only and invites objections from the candidates. The Commission consider the objections received from the candidates and prepare the final answer key based on which the UPPSC prelims 2023 result will be declared.
- 4:31 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 CSAT Paper Ended
With the end of the UPPSC 2023 Prelims General Studies paper 2 (CSAT), the UPPCS 2023 prelims has been concluded. The marks secured in the UPPSC Prelims General Studies Paper 1 will be considered for the prelims merit. The marks secured in the UPPSC prelims General Studies paper 1 will be considered for the order of merit. The CSAT paper is qualifying only and the candidates are required to score 33 per cent marks out of 200.
- 2:33 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : General Studies - 2 CSAT Paper started
The second shift of UPPSC 2023 exam started on time as provided in the UPPCS prelims exam schedule.
- 1:54 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Assertion Reasoning Question
Another question of Assertion Reasoning
Assertion (A) - 12 cheetahs arrived from South Africa to India in February 2023
Reason (R) - Restoring Cheetah population is considered to be a Priority for India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. A is true but R is false
b. A is false but R is true
c. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
The Commission changed here the answer option.
Assertion (A) - The President can recommend to the parliament to change the boundary of any state after seeking views of the concerned Legislature of that state on the subject within specified periodReason (R) - It is not mandatory for the President to accept the proposal of the concerned State LegislatureSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
a. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
b. A is false but R is true
c. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d. A is true but R is false
The Commission changed here the answer option.
- 1:28 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis: Assertion - Reasoning Questions made their comeback in the paper
This year, the UPPSC re-introduced the assertion-reasoning questions in the paper which were removed earlier. The Assertion reasoning questions are confusing for most of the candidates because it influence their thinking power and induce them to believe on the assertions. One such example is
Assertion (A) - Population control is necessary to maintain the environment of the Country
Reason (R) - Due to the rapid increase in population, the environmental balance is maintained
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. A is false but R is true
b. A is true but R is false
c. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
d. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
Answer - b
- 12:46 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : Current Affairs Questions
The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that there were good number of questions from the Current Affairs. The candidates who regularly read the news paper could easily answer the questions. Current Affairs has a major share in the total number of questions in the UPPSC 2023 prelims exam.
- 12:33 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : Repeated Questions
The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that there were repeated questions in the paper. It will have an impact on the selection process as the repeated questions are easy to answer for the experienced candidates. This will increase the UPPSC 2023 prelims cutoff.
- 12:33 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : Indian Geography Section Analysis
The Geography questions asked in the UPPSC prelims 2023 exam were a mix of factual and conceptual questions. The Commission asked around 12 to 15 questions in the prelims paper.
- 12:23 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : Indian Polity Section Analysis
The Uttar Pradesh Public Sevice Commission (UPPSC) ask moderate to difficult questions in the UPPSC 2023 exam. The Commission ask around 12 to 15 questions from the Indian Polity section.
- 12:08 PM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Paper will be available soon
The candidates will get here the UPPSC 2023 exam question paper soon. The Commission is expected to release the official questions paper within two-three days of the exam.
- 11:58 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : Expected Cutoff
The candidates can check here the expected cutoff for the UPPSC 2023 exam. The candidates shared their experiences about the UPPSC 2023 paper. The candidates can see here the expected UPPSC 2023 expected cutoff.
Category Correct Questions Required Unreserved 115 to 125 Scheduled Caste of Uttar Pradesh 92 to 94 Scheduled Tribes of Uttar Pradesh 81 to 86 OBC of Uttar Pradesh 112 to 115 EWS 114 to 117 Dependant of Freedom-Fighter of Uttar Pradesh 105 to 108 Female 100 to 110 Ex-Serviceman of Uttar Pradesh 102 to 108 Differently Abled Persons of Uttar Pradesh 95 to 100 PB 92 to 99 PD 76 to 83 BA/OA/OL 95 to 100 - 11:43 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis: Paper Structure
The candidates should note that the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) ask a balanced paper in 2023 also. The candidates who appeared in the paper shared that the Commission ask some specific subject from the syllabus. But after sometime, all the candidates realise that the paper was a balanced one.
- 11:31 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis Will Be Available Shortly
The candidates should note that the UPPSC 2023 exam will be over by 11.30 AM. The candidates who appeared in the exam will share their experiences with Shiksha.com. We will provide here the exam analysis of the UPPSC 2023 exam and the video of the candidates who appeared in the exam.
- 11:12 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis : See Here the Topic-wise Breakup of last year
The candidates can see here the UPPSC exam analysis of the previous year. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that in the UPPSC exam following topics were asked in the exam.
Sl. No
UPPSC Syllabus Section
No. of Questions
1
History of India & Indian National Movement
32
2
Geography
15
3
Environment
6
4
Science
26
5
Indian Polity and Governance
13
6
Economy
7
7
Uttar Pradesh State-specific
2
8
Current Affairs
39
9
Miscellaneous
4
10
Government Schemes
6
Total
150
- 10:57 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam : Quantum of Negative Marking
The UPPSC 2023 prelims exam will have a negative marking in the prelims exam. The candidates need to check their answers before mentioning it on the OMR sheet. The answer marked on the OMR sheet can't be changed because the answers are marked by the black point pen.
- 10:38 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis
The candidates can check here UPPSC 2023 exam analysis after the first shift of the UPPSC 2023 exam. The candidates can check here the number of questions asked in the General Studies paper 1. The first shift will be over by 11.30 AM.
- 10:24 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC PCS 2023 Prelims Syllabus
The candidates can check here the UPPSC 2023 prelims exam as notified in the official notification. The list of the topics given in the official notification is given below.
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India & Indian National Movement
- India and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- General Science
- 10:07 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Expectation
The candidates can expect the UPPSC PCS 2023 prelims exam to be a well-balanced paper. The candidates expect that the Commission will ask a good number of questions from each of the section of the General Studies syllabus topics.
- 9:56 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis will be available here after the first shift
The candidates should note that the UPPSC 2023 prelims exam analysis will be available here after the first shift will be over. The candidates will share their experience with Shiksha.com about the paper difficulty level, questions asked, question paper and the expected cutoff.
- 9:42 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Prelims will be over by 11.30 AM
The candidates are now appearing in the UPPSC prelims 2023 exam. The candidates will now be available only after the completion of first shift for sharing their experience.
- 9:30 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Started on Time
UPPSC 2023 Prelims exam started on time at 9.30 AM. The candidates will be getting settled and the invigilator will distribute the question paper and the OMR sheet to the candidates.
- 9:15 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis: Entry Started
The candidates should reach their allotted seat as soon as possible. The examination centres open their gates for the candidates around 15 minutes before the examination time. The candidates will be required to show their UPPSC admit card and photo identity card to get entry to the examination centre.
- 9:07 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC 2023 Exam Analysis: The Entry to the Exam Centre will start soon
The entry to the examination centre will start soon. The candidates should check their seat and the vicinity around the seat. They should check that no paper of any kind is lying around their sheet.
- 9:00 AM IST• 14 May 2023
UPPSC PCS 2023 Exam will start at 9.30 AM as per schedule
The candidates should note that the UPPSC PCS 2023 prelims exam will start at 9.30 AM as per the schedule given in the UPPSC admit card 2023. The candidates are suggested to reach their UPPSC prelims exam centre by 9.15. The exam entry will close 10 minutes before the exam commencement time but in real situations, the candidates are allowed till 9.30 AM.
- 9:00 AM IST• 14 May 2023
Candidates should carry UPPSC 2023 Admit Card
UPPSC 2023 admit card is the essential document for the exam. The candidates are required to show the admit card at the examination centre to get entry to the examination centre. The candidates are required to carry a valid photo identity card with the UPPSC admit card to establish their identity when asked for.
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