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UPPSC Combined State Service (PCS) Prelims
UP PSC PCS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS, 150 Qs, 2 hr) + Paper 2 (CSAT, 100 Qs, 2 hr).
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Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | 118.5 |
| 2023 | OBC | 117.5 |
2025
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20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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FULL20 questions · 240 min
Start mock →| 2023 |
| EWS |
| 115.5 |
| 2023 | SC | 108.5 |
| 2023 | ST | 95.5 |
| 2022 | General | 127.5 |
| 2022 | OBC | 125.5 |
| 2022 | SC | 115.5 |
| 2022 | ST | 98.0 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from UPPSC PCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — State topper range
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Outstanding — Top 300-500
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent score — Top 1000
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims — Top 3000
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — OBC/SC/ST prospects
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is in the final stages of compiling departmental vacancy requisitions for the Combined State Service Examination 2026. The official notification is anticipated in the coming weeks, following the established annual recruitment cycle.
Source →UPPSC has issued an advisory reminding candidates to carefully review age limits, educational qualifications, and domicile requirements before the application window opens. Special relaxations for reserved categories will be detailed in the forthcoming notification.
Source →The Commission has issued clarifications on the CSAT (Paper II) evaluation pattern, reaffirming that it remains a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks. Candidates are advised to review the updated syllabus document on the official portal.
Source →UPPSC announced the final results for the 2025 cycle Mains examination last month. With that cycle concluded, administrative focus has shifted to launching the 2026 Prelims recruitment process within the typical February-March notification window.
Source →Official notification release (expected)
passedMon, 30 Mar, 2026
Notification typically released in late March for UPPSC PCS cycle
Online application portal opens
passedMon, 6 Apr, 2026
Registration window usually opens within a week of notification
Last date for online application submission
7 days awayWed, 3 Jun, 2026
Application window typically remains open for 6-8 weeks
Last date for fee payment
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Fee payment deadline usually 2 days after application closure
📍UPPSC PCS Prelims
25 days awayMon, 22 Jun, 2026
Admit card download begins
62 days awayTue, 28 Jul, 2026
Admit cards released approximately 2 weeks before exam date
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Recent national/international news, awards, summits, sports, books — last 12-18 months.
History of India
Indian National Movement
INC sessions, Gandhian movements, revolutionary activities, partition, integration of states.
Indian Geography
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climatic regions, major physical features, world economic resources.
Indian Polity & Governance
Economic & Social Development
Environment & Ecology
General Science
History of Uttar Pradesh
Kosala, Magadha-era influence, Awadh, Mughal heritage in UP, 1857 revolt centres (Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi).
UP in Freedom Struggle
Chauri Chaura, Kakori conspiracy, Lucknow Pact, role of UP leaders (Nehru, Patel ties, Rani Lakshmibai).
Geography of Uttar Pradesh
Bhabar, Tarai, Ganga plain, Bundelkhand plateau, Vindhyan region; rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gomti, Betwa, Ken.
UP Climate, Soil & Agriculture
Agro-climatic zones, alluvial soils, sugarcane, wheat, rice, pulses; major irrigation projects (Sarda Sahayak, Ramganga).
UP Demographics
Population distribution, district-wise density, urbanization, SC/ST/OBC composition, languages.
Comprehension
English and Hindi passage-based questions on main idea, vocabulary, inference.
Interpersonal Skills incl. Communication
Communication, empathy, conflict-resolution scenario questions.
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Syllogism, statement-conclusion, seating arrangement, blood relations, coding-decoding.
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Administrative scenario judgement; non-negative-marked in past UPPSC papers.
General Mental Ability
Analogy, classification, series, direction sense, Venn diagrams, alphabet test.
📍PCS Prelims Examination Day
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026
Combined State Service Prelims typically held in early August; both papers conducted same day
Preliminary answer key release (provisional)
83 days awayTue, 18 Aug, 2026
Provisional answer key usually published within one week of exam
Prelims result announcement (expected)
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Result typically declared 6-8 weeks post-examination; qualified candidates proceed to Mains