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Uttarakhand PSC Prelims
Uttarakhand PCS Prelims — single objective paper, 150 MCQs in 2 hours.
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मुफ़्त UKPSC PCS मॉक टेस्ट और पिछले साल के पेपर का अभ्यास — अभी शुरू करें।
पूरी लंबाई के मॉक, तुरंत स्कोर और हल के साथ; PYQ-पैटर्न पेपर, टॉपिक-वार टेस्ट, और अटकने पर पूछिए Shishya से। आपके स्कोर और एक मुफ़्त रोज़-ब-रोज़ प्लान आपके अकाउंट में सेव रहते हैं। सब मुफ़्त, कोई क्रेडिट कार्ड नहीं। सामग्री AI से तैयार है और आधिकारिक अधिसूचना से मिलाकर जाँची जाती है।
Updated 21 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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यह आपकी परीक्षा बन जाएगी: आपके आने के बाद वाली सुबहों में Daily 5 ईमेल, और स्ट्रीक, लाइव टेस्ट, परीक्षा, रिज़ल्ट के दिन या एक हफ़्ता न आने पर ईमेल। हर ईमेल में अनसब्सक्राइब लिंक है।
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UKPSC PCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 42 years (General)21-42 for General (notably higher upper bound). OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +15.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency required for Mains.
UKPSC PCS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 300 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~165 – 180 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~158 – 172 |
| 2023 | SC | ~145 – 160 |
| 2023 | ST | ~135 – 150 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
UKPSC PCS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
UKPCS Deputy Collector / DySP (entry)
Pay Level 10 (Uttarakhand)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹92,000 (Dehradun, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
UKPSC PCS — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
120 सालों के कुल प्रश्नपिछले साल के पेपर की प्रैक्टिस: हर साल का सेट PYQ-पैटर्न सवालों का है — उस साल के पेपर के पैटर्न पर नए सिरे से लिखे गए, पेपर खुद नहीं। हर कार्ड बताता है कि असली पेपर के मुक़ाबले उसमें कितने सवाल हैं।
2025
2025 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 120 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 150 थे)
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Practice by subject & topic
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History of India and Uttarakhand
68 QsGeography of World, India and Uttarakhand
37 QsPolity, Economy, Environment and Science
15 QsUttarakhand Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude
10 Qs
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आपकी रैंक
इस परीक्षा देने वाले सभी छात्रों मेंलीडरबोर्ड पर अपनी जगह देखने के लिए मॉक दीजिए।
Students
6
Mocks taken
24
Average score
54%
Top score
100%
What can I get from UKPSC 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)
- •State-level top performer; near-certain final selection
- •Deputy Collector — guaranteed choice posting and fast-track career
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — SP office, policy and administration roles
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — headquarters, policy formulation
- •All Group A Uttarakhand state services accessible
- •High probability of topping final merit with good Mains performance
- •First choice in service and district allocation
Top 5% — merit list contenders
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among highest Prelims scorers statewide
- •Deputy Collector — prime posting locations (Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — choice postings in state police
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — headquarters posting potential
- •District Industries Officer — Group A, industrial development cadre
- •Strong chance for final merit list with decent Mains + Interview
- •Likely first allocation in service preference
High scorer — top cadre range
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Well above cut-off; excellent Mains qualification prospects
- •Deputy Collector — likely allocation to preferred districts
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — executive branch, leadership roles
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — policy-level revenue administration
- •District Panchayati Raj Officer — Group A state service
- •Block Development Officer — senior grade with better districts
- •Focus on interview preparation and service preferences
Competitive Mains contender
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably above general category cut-off
- •Deputy Collector — district magistrate office, executive powers
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — better posting prospects
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — revenue service, Group A
- •District Programme Officer — rural development and panchayati raj
- •Strong position for final selection with good Mains performance
Mains qualifying zone
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance to clear Prelims for all categories
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, state police executive cadre
- •Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar — revenue administration, pay level 7
- •Assistant Regional Transport Officer — transport department
- •District Information Officer — public relations cadre
- •Focus on Mains preparation and interview skills
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- •Deputy Collector posts — Group B, pay level 7-8, district administration
- •Block Development Officer — rural development cadre, Uttarakhand state service
- •Marginal chances for general category Mains qualification
- •Strengthen answer writing and current affairs
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The final selection result for the 2024 cycle was declared on 01 June 2026. Jasmeet Kaur topped the examination and 189 posts across 13 cadres have been filled, subject to pending writ petitions before the Uttarakhand High Court.
A short notice dated 29 June 2026 confirms that UKPSC has received requisitions for 63 vacant posts. The preliminary examination is proposed to be conducted in the first fortnight of October 2026. Detailed notification with application dates is expected soon.
UKPSC 2025 cycle Mains Examination concluded
105 दिन पहलेThe 2025 cycle Mains examination was conducted from 27 to 30 April 2026 at centers in Haridwar and Haldwani. Results are awaited. The vacancy for this cycle stands revised at 116 posts after 7 Urban Development posts were returned.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
2026 Detailed Notification (expected)
बीत गयानोटिफ़िकेशन की अनुमानित तारीख निकल चुकी है — आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें
अनुमानितFull advertisement with eligibility, vacancies, application dates expected soon
2026 Application Window Start (expected)
बीत गयाआवेदन शुरू होने की अनुमानित तारीख निकल चुकी है — आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें
अनुमानितTentative; depends on detailed notification release
2026 Application Window End (expected)
बीत गयाआवेदन बंद होने की अनुमानित तारीख निकल चुकी है — आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें
अनुमानितTypically 3 weeks after application start
2026 Admit Card (expected)
बीत गयाअभी कोई आधिकारिक तारीख नहीं — एडमिट कार्ड की अनुमानित तारीख निकल चुकी है
अनुमानितUsually released 7-15 days before exam
📍PCS 2026 Prelims (tentative, UKPSC exam calendar)
53 दिन बादSun, 29 Nov, 2026
आधिकारिकpsc.uk.gov.in ↗Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Exam-2026, preliminary exam: proposed date Sunday 29 Nov 2026 in UKPSC's Exam Calendar 2026-27 (updated, letter 115/2026-27 of 1 Sep 2026). UKPSC's PCS 2026 notice of 9 Sep gives the application dates only.
📍2026 Mains Exam (expected)
176 दिन बादThu, 1 Apr, 2027
अनुमानितTypically held 4-6 months after Prelims; spans 4 consecutive days
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
History of India and Uttarakhand
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Pre-historic and proto-historic Uttarakhand
Painted grey ware sites; ancient tribes — Kunindas, Yaudheyas, Kiratas, Tanganas.
Katyuri dynasty (7th-11th century)
Ruled Kumaon and Garhwal from Kartikeyapura (Baijnath); temple architecture at Jageshwar, Baijnath.
Parmar dynasty of Garhwal
Founded by Kanak Pal at Chandpur Garhi; ruled till 1949; capital Srinagar Garhwal.
Chand dynasty of Kumaon (10th-18th c.)
Capital at Champawat then Almora; Som Chand to Kalyan Chand; replaced Katyuris in Kumaon.
Gorkha invasion (1791-1815)
Gorkha rule over Kumaon and Garhwal till Anglo-Gorkha war and Treaty of Sugauli 1816.
British rule in Uttarakhand
Annexation of Kumaon 1815; commissioner system; Kumaon scheme of land revenue; forest laws.
Tehri princely state and Praja Mandal
Sudarshan Shah to Manabendra Shah; Tehri Praja Mandal; Sridev Suman martyrdom 1944.
Popular movements and freedom fighters
Coolie Begar movement, Salt satyagraha at Sirsi-Ramnagar, Kumaon Parishad; Govind Ballabh Pant, Hargovind Pant.
Uttarakhand statehood movement
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal; Rampur Tiraha firing 1994; statehood on 9 November 2000 as 27th state.
Geography of World, India and Uttarakhand
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, agriculture, monsoon.
Location and physiography of Uttarakhand
Two divisions — Garhwal and Kumaon; bordered by China and Nepal; 13 districts.
Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand
Greater Himalayas (Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kamet), Lesser Himalayas, Shivaliks; Doon valley.
Glaciers and lakes
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Pindari, Milam glaciers; Roopkund, Hemkund, Naukuchiyatal lakes.
Rivers of Uttarakhand
Ganga (Bhagirathi-Alaknanda), Yamuna, Sharda (Kali), Ramganga, Tons, Pinder, Mandakini.
Panch Prayag and Char Dham
Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag; Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath.
National parks of Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett (1936 — first NP of India), Nanda Devi NP & BR (UNESCO), Valley of Flowers, Rajaji NP, Govind NP.
Tehri Dam and hydel projects
Tehri Dam — tallest in India on Bhagirathi; Tapovan-Vishnugad, Srinagar HEP, Maneri Bhali.
Natural disasters and ecology
Kedarnath floods 2013, Chamoli flash flood 2021; landslides and seismic Zone IV-V.
Tribes of Uttarakhand
Tharu, Buksa, Bhotia (Jad, Marchha, Tolchha), Jaunsari, Raji — distribution in Tarai-Bhabar and high Himalayas.
Polity, Economy, Environment and Science
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Union Government
President, PM, Parliament, Supreme Court.
State Government and Panchayati Raj
Governor, CM, State Legislature, 73rd-74th amendments.
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
70-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Uttarakhand HC at Nainital.
Special administrative provisions
Two divisional commissionerates (Kumaon, Garhwal); MDDA; UCC implementation 2024.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Uttarakhand economy
Service-led GSDP; tourism, hydropower and IT-based industry; SIDCUL Haridwar-Pantnagar.
Tourism — pilgrimage and adventure
Char Dham Yatra, Hemkund Sahib, Auli skiing, Mussoorie, Nainital, Jim Corbett.
Hydropower and energy
Tehri HEP, Srinagar HEP, Tapovan-Vishnugad; renewable energy potential of state.
Uttarakhand state schemes
Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Yojana, House of Himalayas brand.
Demography of Uttarakhand
Census 2011 — population, sex ratio, literacy, hill-vs-plain divide; outmigration from villages.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, conservation laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero by 2070.
Chipko movement
1973 Reni village led by Gaura Devi, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Chandi Prasad Bhatt — non-violent forest conservation.
Himalayan ecology and glacier melt
Glacier retreat, GLOFs, Hindu Kush Himalayan ecosystem stress.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances.
Uttarakhand Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude
Languages and dialects
Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari; Hindi and Sanskrit (second official language).
Folk dances of Uttarakhand
Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, Choliya, Jhora, Chanchari, Pandav Nritya.
Folk music
Mangal geet, Jagar, Khuded, Basanti; instruments — Dhol, Damau, Hudka, Ransingha.
Fairs and festivals
Kumbh Mela Haridwar, Nanda Devi Raj Jat, Jauljibi, Magh Mela, Phool Dei, Harela.
Cuisine and crafts
Mandua, Jhangora, Kafuli, Bal Mithai; ringaal craft, copper-work of Almora.
Literature and personalities
Sumitranandan Pant, Shivani, Manohar Shyam Joshi; Govind Ballabh Pant, Bahuguna.
Uttarakhand current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, recent appointments and policies.
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, climate summits.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations.
Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Numbers, percentages, ratios, charts and graphs — Class X level.