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UPPSC PCS
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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मुफ़्त UPPSC PCS मॉक टेस्ट और पिछले साल के पेपर का अभ्यास — अभी शुरू करें।
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Updated 7 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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🧩 अपना मॉक खुद बनाएँ — ठीक वही टॉपिक चुनें → · हर मॉक टेस्ट के अंदर हिंदी + 17 भाषाओं में पढ़ा जा सकता है
UPPSC PCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 40 years (General)21-40 for General (raised from 35 to 40 in 2022). OBC: 21-43. SC/ST: 21-45. PwBD: +15 years. Reference date is 1 July of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Final-year graduating students can apply for Prelims.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit — limited only by upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
UPPSC 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 GS Paper 1 cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks (Paper 1 — Paper 2 / CSAT is qualifying at 33%)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | 118.5 |
| 2023 | OBC | 117.5 |
| 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.
UPPSC 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.
Deputy Collector / SDM (UP PCS)
Pay Level 10 (UP)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 (Lucknow/metro, after probation)
- Perks
- Government accommodation (entitled)
- Official vehicle
- Medical
- UP State NPS
- LTC
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Block Development Officer / Treasury Officer (PCS)
Pay Level 9- Basic pay
- ₹53,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹78,000 – ₹88,000
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
UPPSC PCS — अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
क्या UPPSC PCS की तैयारी के लिए Shishya मुफ़्त है?
Shishya पर UPPSC PCS के कितने प्रैक्टिस सवाल हैं?
क्या UPPSC PCS के पिछले साल के प्रश्नपत्र उपलब्ध हैं?
पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
100 सालों के कुल प्रश्नआधिकारिक प्रश्नपत्र
प्रश्नपत्र और उत्तर कुंजियाँ, जैसी परीक्षा संस्था ने प्रकाशित कीं। हर लिंक संस्था की अपनी फ़ाइल खोलता है।
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission अपनी वेबसाइट पर previous-year question papers की सूची देता है। फ़ाइलें उसी पेज से खुलती हैं। uppsc.up.nic.in ↗
पिछले 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 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 250 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
2024 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 250 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
2023 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 250 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
2022 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 250 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
2021 के पेपर के पैटर्न पर बने 20 PYQ-पैटर्न सवाल (उस पेपर में 250 थे)
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
मॉक टेस्ट
किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
UPPSC PCS — Quick Practice
SET20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →UPPSC PCS — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (14 of 250 questions)
SET14 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →
Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.
General Studies Paper 1
48 QsUttar Pradesh — Special Knowledge
33 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper 2)
26 Qs
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आपकी रैंक
इस परीक्षा देने वाले सभी छात्रों मेंलीडरबोर्ड पर अपनी जगह देखने के लिए मॉक दीजिए।
Students
7
Mocks taken
19
Average score
51%
Top score
88%
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 performance — Top rankers
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top 100-200 Prelims scorers statewide
- •Deputy Collector / SDM — High probability of top-tier allocation
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Choice postings (Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad)
- •Strong foundation for final merit list (top 10-50 ranks)
- •Note: Final rank determined by Mains (1000 marks) + Interview (100 marks)
- •Previous toppers typically scored 50-60% in Prelims, excelled in Mains
Top tier — Premium posts likely
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Collector / SDM — Strong chance for preferred district posting
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Premium district cadres
- •Assistant Regional Transport Officer — Lucknow/Noida postings possible
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Urban zones
- •District Minority Welfare Officer — State headquarters cadre
- •Excellent Prelims score; maintain momentum for Mains essay and GS papers
Strong contenders — Group A posts
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Deputy Collector / SDM — District administration, pay level 10
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Law & order, pay level 11
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Revenue department
- •District Panchayati Raj Officer — Group B gazetted
- •Treasury Officer (UP Treasury) — Finance department
- •Strong foundation for Mains; typical toppers score 55-65% in Prelims
Safe Prelims clearance
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Prelims qualification across all categories
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A gazetted, pay level 11
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — State tax cadre
- •District Minority Welfare Officer — Group B gazetted
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
- •Final selection depends on Mains + Interview (total 1600 marks)
Borderline — Reserved categories
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The application correction window for UPPSC PCS 2026 is currently open until August 10, 2026, allowing candidates who made errors in their application forms to rectify details like category, domicile, gender, and date of birth before finalization.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission extended the application deadline from July 27 to August 3, 2026, giving aspirants extra time to complete the registration process for approximately 500 Group A and Group B vacancies.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission officially released the notification for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Examination 2026 on June 25, 2026, with the Preliminary Examination scheduled for December 6, 2026.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Application window opened
बीत गयाThu, 25 Jun, 2026
रिपोर्टेडpw.liveOTR (One Time Registration) required before applying
Application last date
बीत गयाMon, 3 Aug, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtestbook.comExtended from original deadline of July 27, 2026
Application correction window closes
बीत गयाMon, 10 Aug, 2026
रिपोर्टेडtestbook.comLast date to fix errors in category, domicile, gender, date of birth fields
Prelims Admit Card (expected)
49 दिन बादThu, 26 Nov, 2026
अनुमानितTypically released 7-10 days before exam; download from uppsc.up.nic.in
📍PCS Prelims 2026 exam (tentative, UPPSC calendar)
59 दिन बादSun, 6 Dec, 2026
आधिकारिकuppsc.up.nic.in ↗UPPSC Exam Calendar 2026 (notice dated 30 Jan 2026), row 76: Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026 on Sunday 6 Dec 2026. UPPSC says the dates are tentative.
Prelims Result (expected)
116 दिन बादMon, 1 Feb, 2027
अनुमानितBased on 2025 cycle: result was released about 7 weeks after exam on Dec 1, 2025
📍Mains Examination (expected)
219 दिन बादSat, 15 May, 2027
अनुमानितTypically held 4-5 months after Prelims result; written descriptive papers
Interview / Personality Test (expected)
358 दिन बादFri, 1 Oct, 2027
अनुमानितFinal selection stage; held several months after Mains result declaration
सिलेबस
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
General Studies Paper 1
Current Events of National & International Importance
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
Uttar Pradesh — Special Knowledge
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.
UP Administration
Governor, CM, state legislature (Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad), divisions, districts, blocks, panchayats.
UP Economy
GSDP composition, agriculture share, sugar industry, leather (Kanpur), handloom, ODOP scheme.
UP Industries
Sugar mills, brassware (Moradabad), glass (Firozabad), carpet (Bhadohi), chikankari (Lucknow), Noida-Greater Noida IT/auto.
UP-specific Schemes
Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Kanya Sumangala, Yuva Swarozgar, ODOP, UP Investors Summit, e-Sangini.
UP Art & Culture
Kathak (Lucknow gharana), thumri, dadra, Ramnami, Ramleela, Ayodhya/Mathura/Varanasi/Sarnath heritage.
UP Tourism & Heritage Sites
Taj Mahal (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri, Varanasi ghats, Ayodhya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Vrindavan, Jhansi fort.
UP Famous Personalities
Tulsidas, Kabir, Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Indira Gandhi, Lakshmibai, Mayawati, Yogi Adityanath.
UP Current Affairs
Recent state schemes, infrastructure (Purvanchal/Bundelkhand expressways), Kumbh Mela, defence corridor, awards.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper 2)
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.
Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
Data Interpretation (Class X level)
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
General English (Class X level)
Grammar, fill-in-the-blanks, error spotting, synonyms/antonyms, sentence improvement.
General Hindi (Class X level)
संधि, समास, विलोम, पर्यायवाची, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, अशुद्धि-शोधन, अपठित गद्यांश।