How many attempts are there in UPPCS Exam?

The candidates need not to worry about the number of attempts in the UPPSC PCS exam because there is no limit to the number of attempts in the exam. The candidates can appear in the UPPSC PCS exam till they confirm to the age limit criteria as prescribed in the official notification. The upper age limit is the only restriction for applying. The upper age limit for the General Category candidates is 40 years. The Commission also provide age relaxation to the reserved category candidates.

Is UPPCS exam held every year?

Yes, the UPPCS is the premiere exam of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) and it conducts the UPPCS exam every year without fail. The UPPSC maintains the exam calendar and almost all the exams are conducted based on that calendar. UPPSC Prelims 2023 was conducted on May 14, a fortnight before the IAS prelims exam 2023.

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.

What is the last date to apply for UPPSC 2025 exam?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UPPSC 2025 applications on February 20, 2025. The Commission provided a month to fill the UPPSC 2025 applications online on its official website - uppsc.up.nic.in. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2025 exam was March 20, 2025.

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.

Can I get the exam centre of my choice in the UPPSC prelims exam 2025?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission allot the UPPCS prelims exam centres based on the first apply first allot basis. In most cases, the applicant get the UPPSC exam centre of their choice. The Commission conduct the exam in 51 districts across the state but there are 76 disctricts in the state. Hence some candidates face the problem of travelling to the nearest exam centre from their place of residence. For the main exam, there are only three cities where the exam is conducted. The UPPSC main exam is conducted in three districts namely - Prayagraj, Lucknow and Ghaziabad.

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 vacancies are notified in the UPPSC 2025 Exam?

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

Is OTR mandatory for UPPSC UPPCS 2025 application?

Yes, the candidates are required to log in with One-Time Registration (OTR) number to fill out the UPPSC PCS 2025 application. The Commission started the OTR last year for the candidates to reduce the application filling time. The OTR serve as the master record number of the candidate having all the information and application history of the candidate.

How many exam centres are there for UPPCS main exam?

There are three exam centres for UPPSC main exam. The Commission conduct the UPPSC Main exam in three cities only. These cities are Prayagraj, Lucknow and Ghaziabad. The Ghaziabad is added lately after the demand of the candidates. The UPPSC main exam is a descriptive type exam conducted offline. The UPPSC Prelims exam is conducted in 51 districts across the state.

When will the UPPSC PCS prelims 2024 exam be conducted?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will conduct the UPPSC PCS Prelims exam offline only. Following its calendar, the Commission will release its exam calendar soon at uppsc.up.nic.in.

What qualification is required to become a UPPCS officer?

The qualification required to become a PCS officer is a Graduate degree from any recognised university or institution. The Commission releases the notification every year and states the qualification required to become a PCS officer is a graduate. There is no minimum percentage for the candidates. It implies that the candidates having any percentage in the Graduation degree can apply for the UPPCS exam.

How vacancies affect the UPPSC cutoff?

The candidates should understand that the number of UPPSC vacancies affect the UPPSC cutoff in a negative way. The increase in number of vacancies can reduce the UPPSC cutoff. The number of vacancies are inversely proportional to the cutoff of any exam. The candidates should check the UPPSC vacancies of previous year exams and the corresponding cutoff.

UPPSC PCS Online Form 2025 (OUT): How to Apply Online, Last Date

Updated on Sep 25, 2025 17:03 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission activates its online application form with the release of official notification. The candidates are required to register on the official website before filling up the application form. The Commission activated the UPPSC 2025 online applications in February. The One-Time Registration was mandatory to fill the UPPSC PCS 2025 online applications. The last date to apply for the UPPSC 2025 exam was March 20, 2025. The UPPSC 2025 application correction facility was available till April 2, 2025.

Before filling out the UPPSC online application, the candidates are suggested to read the UPPSC 2025 notification pdf carefully and they should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions mentioned in it. The Commission conducted the UPPSC 2025 prelims exam on October 12, 2025.

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UPPSC PCS 2025 Form
UPPSC UPPCS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details to be filled in UPPSC PCS Form 2025
How to Select Post in the UPPSC PCS Application?
UPPSC PCS Form 2025 FAQs

UPPSC PCS 2025 Form

UPPSC UPPCS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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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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